One day, everything is fine. The next day, you wake up to a radiating pain in your spine every time you cough, sneeze or twist your back. What gives? If this story sounds familiar, you may have a ...

A recent conversation about cortisone shots and back pain due to herniated discs inspired me to write this article. The person I was speaking with was quite misinformed about when cortisone shots are ...

There’s no easy way to put it: Lower back pain just plain sucks. Whether it’s dull and achy, sharp and shooting, or tight and stiff, discomfort on your backside is no picnic. But the good news is ...

Low back pain may be an easy fix: Try correcting your posture and exercising regularly, first. If that doesn't work, look into physical therapy, massage, and acupuncture. If your back pain persists ...

If you have neck pain, you might have a herniated disc. The bones in your neck make up part of your spine and are referred to as the cervical vertebrae. These vertebrae are mobile, allowing your head ...

Deb Hipp is a freelance health and medical writer and editor who lives in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a former investigative reporter with more than 25 years of experience as a journalist and writer ...