DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My back's been bothering me, and everyone seems to have ideas what's causing the pain. Can you help? ANSWER: Back pain is more common than homeownership in the U.S. While about 65% ...
Kidney infections can often cause symptoms like fever, back pain, and an urge to urinate. So if you choose to work out with ...
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical help or miss work. It is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Back pain can range from a muscle aching to a shooting, burning or ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My spouse suffers from chronic pain after a back injury five years ago. The pain affects his ability to work and enjoy day-to-day activities with our family. Seeing him in pain and ...
Myth: Lifting heavy objects is the main cause of back pain. Fact: Lifting heavy objects with poor form can contribute to back pain, but the major culprits are a sedentary lifestyle, poor posture, ...
A combination of medications and physical therapy can be effective in relieving discomfort. Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical help or miss work. It is a leading cause of ...
Nearly 80% of adults will have back pain at some point. Rawpixelimages/Dreamstime/TNS DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My back’s been bothering me, and everyone seems to have ...
MANKATO, Minnesota — Back pain is common, but several myths about it persist. Meghan Murphy, M.D., a neurosurgeon at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, describes eight of them and provides the ...