Karin Schröder and Allan Abbott are both clinically active physiotherapists and associate professor and professor of physiotherapy respectively at Linköping University in Sweden. Stiffness, aches or ...

Low back pain, also known as lumbar spine pain, occurs at any age and is one of the most common reasons why people seek medical treatment. It can be reassuring to know that this is usually a benign ...

(Boston)— Plain radiographs (X-ray), computed tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are commonly used in the evaluation of lower back pain. While MRI use has increased most over ...

Walking every day could be the simplest and most effective way to prevent chronic lower back pain. A large study involving over 11,000 people found that walking more — not faster — reduces the risk of ...

Running is not typically related to higher-than-usual incidences of lower back pain. However, excessive running without sufficient recovery time, improper running form, and other factors may ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: A new study out of Norway examined the correlation between walking and chronic low back pain, and they discovered that the old adage about the ...

NEW YORK, June 19 (UPI) --Adults with a history of low back pain were able to avoid a recurrence for far longer if they walked regularly compared to those who did not, a new study has found. The ...

Regular exercise, stretching and simple self-care are proven ways to maintain spinal health and reduce pain risk over time.

Bone and joint problems are rising among people aged 30 to 45. Orthopaedic experts explain how sedentary lifestyles, stress, ...

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