Chronic back pain affects millions of people worldwide, interfering with work, daily activities, and overall quality of life. Whether caused by poor posture, injury, or a medical condition, long-term ...

Trying to make a diagnosis in the patient with chronic pain confuses clinicians and interferes with care. In this post, I’ll review the diagnostic problem and suggest some ways around it. Dog’s pain ...

(CNN) — Although often invisible, chronic pain is everywhere. More than one-quarter of Americans have pain lasting more than three months. With medical treatment and lost productivity costs of up to ...

Chronic pain affects more than 50 million Americans, yet for decades, treatment options for pain that persists in the absence ...

Megan Bettor is used to falling to the ground. For two decades, the mom of two has experienced back pain that would land her on the floor for minutes, hours, and sometimes days. "My back would fully ...

Clinical depression is often linked to aches and pains, including back pain. Having chronic back pain is also associated with worsening depression symptoms in some people. Research indicates there’s a ...

What if chronic back pain wasn't something you just have to live with? If pain has taken over your sleep, mood, and activity level, you need to know two things: You're not alone and you have more ...

SEATTLE — September marks Pain Awareness Month, and for millions of Americans, back pain is more than just a fleeting discomfort — it’s a daily reality. “Most of us in our adult life are going to have ...

Chronic pain is widespread in the United States, particularly among military veterans, affecting between 40 to 70% of this population and serving as a leading cause of disability. Veterans experience ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A large U.S. study following older men for six years reveals that back pain quietly undermines sleep ...