Medically reviewed by Mallory Christopherson, DC Key Takeaways Back spasms are involuntary muscle contractions. They can ...

About 90% of people have lower back pain at some point. The pain can feel different from person to person depending on the cause. Pain in the lower right side of the back can be due to many conditions ...

Lower back and hip pain is common. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 619 million people live with lower back pain and it’s the leading cause of disability worldwide. But ...

Lower spine pain can develop due to sprains and strains of muscles or changes to the discs in the lower back. Conditions that affect the facet joints of the vertebrae may also cause lower spine pain.

Repeatedly doing the same type of activity — whether it’s running, lifting or sitting — can have serious downsides. By Hilary Achauer When you head out for your daily run, with each stride you’re ...

Tight hip flexors, especially a deep muscle called the psoas, can silently stress your spine. Here's why this muscle deserves more attention—and how to strengthen it. Lower back pain is often blamed ...

Muscle aches are a common symptom of cold and influenza (flu) infections, and in some cases, these aches may affect the lower back. Persistent coughing may also lead to pain in the back. While people ...

A nationwide Chinese study found that older adults with sarcopenia, an age-related loss of muscle mass and strength, experience significantly higher rates of lower back pain compared to their peers ...

Tiger Woods had yet another surgery on his lower back Friday morning. This one he hopes will relieve some of the spasms like those he experienced this year. It was the sixth surgery on his lower back ...

Brandi Jones has over two decades of experience as a nurse in an acute care setting. Her clinical background includes pediatrics, medical-surgical, and women's health. She also specializes in ...