Back Pain

For the millions of Americans struggling with back pain, yoga may offer relief, improve functioning, boost mood, and reduce the use of pain medication.

Most people have back pain at some point in their lives. If you’re prone to getting back pain, what preventative measures have you found to be helpful?

Almost everyone has back pain at some point in their lives. Here are 15 popular natural remedies for back pain.

A reader asks, "My husband and some of my friends are postal carriers and they are always saying that their backs, shoulders, and necks hurt. What type of massage should they get?"

What is acupuncture? What conditions is it used for? How is acupuncture thought to work? What is a typical session like?

Here is a quick guide to the most popular types of massage therapy to help you figure out which massage therapy style is right for you.

What is bromelain? Why is it used for back pain? What are some of the possible side effects and safety concerns?

What is white willow bark? Why is it sometimes used for back pain? What are the possible side effects and safety concerns?

What is capsaicin cream? Why do people use it for back pain? What are the possible side effects and safety concerns?

One of the most common causes of chronic back pain is osteoarthritis. Find out about 5 promising remedies for osteoarthritis pain.

An interesting article about the possible relationship between chronic dehydration and back pain.

What is chiropractic? How are doctors of chiropractic trained? Why do people use chiropractic? How is chiropractic regulated?

See photos of chiropractic adjustments.

Helpful tips on the practice of yoga to help with back pain.

Why are women more prone to back pain during pregnancy?

There are many causes of back pain including muscle strain, slipped disc and spasm. In order to be properly treated, it's necessary to understand the cause.

Getting a good rubdown may help ease low back pain, a condition that affects up to 85 percent of Americans at some point in their lives.