In a recent study, researchers explored the benefits of aquatic therapy for chronic lower back pain and beyond. Let's dive in ...

“Think of the spine like a giant spring meant for shock absorption,” explains Lamb. “A tight thoracic spine is like having a ...

About half to three-quarters of expectant mothers experience pain during pregnancy that is largely untreated, contributing to ...

Experts share the exact muscles you should work and exercises you should do to reduce (and prevent) common back pain and injuries.

Place a looped band around feet. With core engaged, send hips back into a shallow hinge position, shoulders down and back, ...

Older adults with chronic low back pain (CLBP) had less pain and improved physical function using acupuncture compared to standard treatments, a National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded clinical ...

In a new study, older adults who received acupuncture had less pain and better mobility than those who got medication or physical therapy. A new clinical trial in older adults finds that acupuncture ...

Exercise is a helpful way to treat herniated disc symptoms and can be started soon after the herniation occurs. Strengthening exercises support your neck and back, helping to prevent future disc ...

Historically, pain has been divided into two neat categories: physical and emotional. But the more we learn about its neurobiology, function, and treatment, the thinner that dividing line becomes.

Experts see a lot of people who might have avoided their aches and pains. Here are a few of their favorite tips. By Hilary Achauer When you end up in a physical therapist’s office, it’s usually ...

Guidelines for managing knee osteoarthritis (OA) call for recommending physical therapy in most cases. This study examined referral patterns at one large U.S. health system from 2016 to 2017. Just one ...