A good knowledge of the anatomy of the spine is essential for developing safe, evidence-based care. Abstract Back and neck pain are among the most common musculoskeletal complaints and a leading cause ...

Vertebrogenic pain is a type of chronic (ongoing) pain in your lower back caused by damage to vertebral endplates. An endplate is a layer of bone and cartilage at the top and bottom of each of your ...

A Johns Hopkins study suggests the parathyroid hormone may stop chronic back pain at its source by reversing nerve growth in ...

Middle back pain often arises from muscle strain, poor posture, or spinal conditions. Applying heat or ice to the affected area can improve middle back pain. Back pain that lasts more than three days ...

Lower back pain has a range of possible causes. It can flare up in different positions depending on the cause. Some people may have lower back pain, especially while lying down. Lower back pain is ...

At some point, 60% of the population has had or will have lower back pain, says Kin M. Yuen, M.D., a sleep medicine specialist at UCSF Health in San Francisco, California. That means at any one point, ...

Back pain is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. Recent research reveals how much time you should spend walking on a daily basis to prevent it. Chronic back pain is a serious health ...