Most of us through middle back pain at some point in our lives – for women, it could be during menstruation, pregnancy or hormonal shifts, and for men (and women at other times) it could be due to ...

Turmeric is a spice with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It may help to treat various types of pain, including joint, muscle, and nerve pain.

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...

The type of back pain you have determines what treatment will be effective. If your pain has been present for a year or more, other factors besides a back injury or arthritis need to be addressed.

Whether you’re swinging a bat, reaching for your seat belt or simply turning to look over your shoulder, your ability to rotate affects everything from sports performance to daily life. Yet, for many ...

Nearly 40 percent of Americans struggle with back pain, making it the most common area of the body for aches. While it’s tempting to quit all activity and recuperate in bed with a heating pad, some ...

In some cases, a steroid (cortisone) injection can reduce back pain and nerve pain that travels into your buttocks and legs by reducing inflammation. Our spine specialists may prescribe a combination ...

Whether it’s a dull, underlying ache in your spine or a piercing stab, chronic back pain affects roughly 1 in 4 Americans. UC San Francisco’s Prasad Shirvalkar, MD, Ph.D, neurologist and pain medicine ...