Prolonged sitting strains the back by putting pressure on the spinal discs. It also tightens the hip flexors, which ...

From clinical outcomes to costs, here are the key discoveries in spine surgery this year: 1. A study from Plano-based Texas Back Institute found positive clinical results for patients having hybrid ...

Sacralization is a condition where the base of your spine has fused to the top of your pelvis. Your bottom vertebra is called the L5 lumbar vertebra. It’s joined to your sacrum, the upper ridge of ...

If you struggle to get comfortable while relaxing on the sofa, it might be time to invest in a new chair for lounging. The best recliners for back pain can help take uncomfortable pressure off your ...

A back support belt is a belt that wraps around the lower back to support the lower spine and improve posture. They may benefit people with lower back pain or chronic conditions affecting the lower ...

An extremely rare condition of the spine, in which an extra lumbar vertebra is present, was recently discovered in nearly one-fifth of burials in an ancient Peruvian cemetery. Could this inherited ...

Lumbar lordosis is when the back has an excessive curve, which may be situated just above the buttocks. This is often accompanied by lower back pain. A number of factors — from posture to pregnancy — ...

We go to the gym to feel better. To strengthen our muscles. To prevent injuries. Or simply to do something healthy as part of ...

Pat Cummins, the Australian cricket captain, was on the brink of missing the prestigious Ashes series due to a serious lumbar ...