Therapeutic massage helps some patients with chronic low back pain, study says. July 5, 2011— -- Massage therapy may provide more relief for patients with chronic low back pain than thought -- at ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Achy back? You're not alone. We’ve all dealt with pain in the lower back at some point, whether it be dull aches or sharper pains, ...

Over-the-counter (OTC) medications like NSAIDs and Tylenol can help relieve mild to moderate back pain. Be careful using Tylenol if you've had liver problems or drink a lot of alcohol, and avoid using ...

A type of psychotherapy called cognitive functional therapy (CFT) could help give people with chronic low back pain lasting relief for at least three years. This is the conclusion of a study led by ...

New research finds that walking regularly may help reduce the risk of back pain issues. Walking for five days a week, 30 minutes a day was the most effective. Most back pain gets better within five ...

More than 31 million Americans will experience back pain at some point — and women are twice as susceptible than men ...

A year-long clinical trial showed that both mindfulness-based therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy significantly reduce pain and opioid use in adults with chronic low back pain, with comparable ...

New research finds common treatments for low back pain aren’t necessarily effective. Those medications include acetaminophen and muscle relaxers. Experts recommend a slew of other treatments to help ...

Highmark, an insurer in Pennsylvania, will now cover AppliedVR’s RelieVRx, a device for chronic low back pain, the companies announced Monday. This makes Highmark the first commercial insurer to cover ...

Low back pain is a common symptom after a car accident. You may not feel pain right away. Still, it’s important to see a doctor to check for serious injuries. Pain should resolve in a few weeks, but ...

Christine Lin receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council. She is affiliated with the Australia and New Zealand Musculoskeletal (ANZMUSC) Clinical Trials Network and the ...