One of the most popular questions and concerns I get from clients is whether or not they need an MRI when they are experiencing back pain or sciatica. It’s pretty standard protocol, but is it ...

Dr. Carrie Jose, in her latest Health and Wellness column, explains how back pain doesn't have to follow you into the new ...

Deborah Douglas enjoys walking to work, but usually stops about halfway to rest her back. As a senior lecturer at Northwestern University, the 56-year old is often on her feet—that’s become more ...

How Psoriatic Arthritis Can Affect the Spine How Common Is Spondylitis in People Who Have Psoriatic Arthritis? Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis in the Spine How to Tell if Back Pain Is Related to ...

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 ...

A range of cancers can show up as pain in the middle of the back, either because they originate close to the spine, or because they metastasize into it. Tumors that arise within the spine itself, ...

If your back pain symptoms get worse or don’t improve within a few days after a fall, your doctor can help identify underlying causes like muscle strain or disc herniation. Falling can hurt. It’s ...

Someone should contact a doctor about back pain after a fall if the pain is severe, persists despite rest, or is accompanied by other symptoms, such as vision loss, difficulty breathing, or loss of ...