Tailbone pain is much lower than lumbar pain. Instead of lumbar low back pain in the small of the back (near the beltline), tailbone pain is lower down, just above the anus. Another challenge is that ...

The mechanism is perhaps via disrupting hyperactive and/or hypersensitive afferent reflex arcs or sympathetically maintained pain. The various technical approaches to the ganglion Impar include ...

The stats are sobering: An estimated 23 percent of adults worldwide suffer from chronic low back pain, and as many as 84 ...

Symptoms of back and neck pain also vary widely, and their presentation often can help with a diagnosis of the precise cause (lower back pain affecting the coccyx, for example). Treatment can help ...

Walking is one of the best ways to help chronic or recurrent lower back pain. A 2024 study found that an individualized and progressive walking program that gradually builds up to at least 130 minutes ...

Low back pain is a widespread ailment impacting millions globally. The primary reasons behind this health condition can differ and include inadequate body posture, physical injury, or muscle tension.

Low back pain is a leading cause of medical disability and lost work time in the United States. It is estimated that the annual cost of low back pain in terms of lost production, medical expenses and ...

That’s the major takeaway from a study published in The Lancet, which analyzed treatment options for adults with low back pain. Here’s what the researchers discovered. The study followed ...