Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. My back hurts so bad I can’t straighten up. My back pain is ...

Experts explain the science behind chronic pain and how to finally find relief with treatments that target your body and ...

Back pain is often dismissed as temporary discomfort caused by poor posture, strenuous activities or aging. However, when left untreated, persistent back pain can be a warning sign of underlying ...

The results offer a dose of hope for millions of Americans—and a future with more personalized care recommendations.

Whether it’s a dull, underlying ache in your spine or a piercing stab, chronic back pain affects roughly 1 in 4 Americans. UC San Francisco’s Prasad Shirvalkar, MD, Ph.D, neurologist and pain medicine ...

A preclinical study uncovered a new gene therapy that targets pain centers in the brain while eliminating the risk of ...

Sept. 15 (UPI) --A new study demonstrating the effectiveness of acupuncture in relieving chronic lower back pain among seniors is fueling calls to expand Medicare coverage for the procedures amid the ...

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 ...

Chronic low back pain (LBP) can be debilitating because of its ability to impact important areas of daily life: mobility, work, sleep, and mental well-being. It’s why there’s been so much research ...

Now, there’s another reason to go for that long walk on the beach. A long time spent walking each day may reduce the risk of back pain, a new study suggests. The key word here is “long.” People who ...

PHOENIX, Feb. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Creative Medical Technology Holdings, Inc. (CELZ), a pioneering biotechnology firm specializing in regenerative medicine solutions for immunotherapy, ...

Tramadol is widely prescribed for chronic pain, but a new review suggests the relief is modest and the risks may be greater than many realize.