If your back has been giving you trouble lately, you have plenty of company. Most of us deal with back pain at one time or another, and more than 40 percent of women over 40 suffer from it, according ...

Most of us through middle back pain at some point in our lives – for women, it could be during menstruation, pregnancy or hormonal shifts, and for men (and women at other times) it could be due to ...

A strategically placed pillow, either in between or under your knees, can help ward off back pain while you sleep. Here's how ...

NBC Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more. Bethany Heitman Contributing Editor I’ve been dealing ...

Do you spend hours a day sitting in an office, driving a car or truck or even lounging around watching TV or playing video games? Chances are, you’ve experienced a stiff or achy back. According to the ...

Ice therapy helps reduce pain and inflammation when back pain first starts. Heat therapy is ideal for relaxing muscles during long-term back pain. You can use ice and heat together, known as contrast ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...

Whether it’s a dull, underlying ache in your spine or a piercing stab, chronic back pain affects roughly 1 in 4 Americans. UC San Francisco’s Prasad Shirvalkar, MD, Ph.D, neurologist and pain medicine ...

Everyday Health independently vets all recommended products. If you purchase a featured product, we may be compensated. Learn why you can trust us. Everyday Health independently vets all recommended ...