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Kyphoplasty is a procedure that treats compression fractures in the spine. It relieves pain at the site, but some people may experience pain even after the procedure. Treating it includes taking ...

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 ...

When back pain doesn’t go away on its own, it can be a sign of reinjury or an underlying condition, like a herniated disk. But seemingly minor things, like your posture, can also play a role. Share on ...

Bone pain is pain or discomfort that starts in one or more of your body’s bones. There are many causes of bone pain, ranging from minor to serious. Identifying the underlying cause of bone pain is ...

If you spend enough time sitting at your desk or slouching on the couch, your back will inevitably pay the price, regardless of your age or fitness level. But for some people prolonged rest can ...

There are a lot of habits that can help relieve constant back pain. Sitting in an ergonomic office chair, using a lumbar support pillow and improving posture can provide some relief to strained ...

Australian cricket icon Pat Cummins has failed to regain fitness in time and will thus miss the T20 World Cup 2026 after ...

Colon cancer can sometimes cause back pain. Changes to bowel movements that occur with back pain may indicate late-stage colon cancer. Colon cancer occurs when a malignant tumor develops in a person’s ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...