An estimated 80% of the population will suffer from lower back pain at some point. The good news is that preventing it is a lot easier than treating it ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You've likely heard of sciatica before. The shooting pain that runs down your lower back, buttocks and leg can disrupt your daily ...

Everyone loves a good stretch. The practice feels good because the act of stretching activates a network of relaxing and calming nerves and increases blood flow to one's muscles. Stretching also ...

After a recent ER shift, I was thinking about how often patients turn up due to acute low back pain. ERs across the country see more than 2.6 million visits annually for low back pain. One study ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’ve had muscle spasms and cramping in my lower legs and feet for quite some time. It almost always happens when I’m laying in bed and in the early morning hours. If I stand up and ...

Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD Lower back pain in women often results from hormone changes, pregnancy, or ...

Lower back pain has a range of possible causes. It can flare up in different positions depending on the cause. Some people may have lower back pain, especially while lying down. Lower back pain is ...