Most people assume if they have knee pain, it is due to a problem with the knee joint. This is not always the case. While the discomfort can be due to a knee condition, it can also be the result of a ...

6,7 Bertolotti's syndrome (BS) is an important cause of low back pain in young patients with a reported incidence of 18.5% in individuals <30 years of age. BS is characterised by the presence of a ...

Most episodes of back pain resolve within a few weeks of onset. You can expect to be back to normal within a month or so. If your symptoms persist, you should check in with your healthcare provider; ...

Leoni Jesner is a fitness, health, and lifestyle writer who has contributed to Byrdie and LIVESTRONG.com, among other publications. She is also a personal trainer, mat Pilates instructor, and ...

Laminectomy is a type of spinal decompression surgery where a surgeon removes the bony arch from one or more of your spinal bones (vertebrae). This widens the space around your spine and can help ...

These conditions also can lead to shooting pain, muscle weakness, and difficulty standing. Various conditions can lead to pinched nerves in the lower back, each with different causes and symptoms.

The symptoms of this inflammatory disease—including lower back pain—can all be easily attributed to something else or written off as just “weird body things.” The result: People who have ...

A woman diagnosed with stage four cancer has shared the hidden symptoms that were initially dismissed by doctors.

Outcome measures were the North American Spine Society questionnaire and the 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey to assess patient-reported back pain, physical function, neurogenic symptoms and quality ...