First, do the compression test in the video to determine if compression on your spine increases your pain levels. TEST: Sit on a chair without any arms. Flex or bend your back forward, and then grab ...

For some people with back pain, the answer is a mattress that coddles them, something that holds them in all the right places ...

Bones called vertebrae make up your spine. Muscles and ligaments connect your vertebrae to each other. Between the vertebrae lie soft, flat discs that provide cushioning and support. Each vertebra ...

Back decompression aims to relieve back pain by taking pressure off compressed spinal discs. There are surgical and nonsurgical methods of back decompression. Nonsurgical therapy includes spinal ...

BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) -As the school year kicks off, kids are diving back into routines filled with homework, screen time, and long hours at their desks. But while parents and teachers focus on ...

Back sleeping can ease chronic pain, calm acid reflux and even slow signs of aging. Here's what the research says.

Our spine care experts at Farmington Health Center use the latest technology and expertise to treat multiple back and spine conditions. This includes conditions that cause neck and/or back pain as ...

The type of back surgery you may need depends on what’s causing your back pain. Procedures that treat compression of the spinal cord, such as laminectomy and spinal fusion, are among the most common ...

Paresthesia describes the tingling or pins and needles sensation in the skin due to conditions affecting the nerves. Causes of tingling in the middle of the back can include infections or structural ...

If you experience back pain from spending most days sitting at a desk, one issue might be your chair. Medical experts recommend ergonomic office chairs for desk workers, and it’s not because of the ...