For those of us who spend most days sitting at a desk, it pays to invest in an office chair that will provide ample back support. In evaluating the best office chairs for back pain, we tapped our ...

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive treatment that can sometimes relieve chronic back pain. During the procedure, a doctor inserts a thin metal probe into the painful area. The probe ...

Lidocaine patches deliver anesthetic medication through the skin. The patch may improve back pain, but research is limited about how well the patch works. The patch also has a range of potential side ...

If you have yet to experience back pain, the odds are sadly stacked against you. According to World Health Organization data, most people will experience low back pain at some point in their lives.

Epidural steroid shots for back pain had mixed results, an AAN review showed. The treatment demonstrated promising short-term benefits for radiculopathy patients. In other situations, benefits were ...

Should I try cannabis for my back pain? It's a question spine surgeon Richard Price says he gets at least several times a day from patients who come into his clinic. When Price finally dived into the ...

One of the most common complaints from people is about their sharp and shooting back pain at times, but it is also one of the most misdiagnosed conditions. It might seem alright at first, but then, ...

Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Bajwa outlines misconceptions and facts about arthritis, including its impact on all age groups and the benefits of exercise. Arthritis is inflammation of the joints that causes ...

Ice therapy involves cooling the painful area of your back. It's helpful for acute (new or temporary) back pain. While it's helpful in the short term, long-term use of ice therapy may delay healing ...

About 80% of us will experience lower back pain in our lifetimes, according to Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. The condition is, thankfully, “rarely” a sign of anything serious – but it can ...