Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Vertebrogenic pain is a type of chronic (ongoing) pain in your lower back caused by damage to vertebral endplates. An endplate is a layer of bone and cartilage at the top and bottom of each of your ...

We are all familiar with pain. Some of us, unfortunately, are much more familiar with it than others. Yet a definition of pain has long proven elusive. Source: Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels Why is pain so ...

Healthcare professionals often recommend heat or ice therapy to relieve back pain. Which type of therapy to use depends on the cause of the pain and a person’s individual circumstances. Back pain ...

Think about your back. It's a complex and powerful structure, vital for almost any movement you make, from lifting a grocery bag to sitting upright at your computer. Training it properly isn't just ...

Back pain predicted lower sleep quality six years later in men 65 and older, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers.

Disability benefits are available for people with certain types of disabling back pain and their dependents. To qualify, you’ll need supporting evidence like medical records and test results. Share on ...

If you live with pain, you probably know that spending a set amount of time in bed doesn’t automatically translate to good sleep. You likely don’t feel very rested if you spend most nights tossing and ...