A large U.S. study following older men for six years reveals that back pain quietly undermines sleep health over time, challenging assumptions that poor sleep is the primary culprit. Study: Back pain ...

About half of older men suffer from sleep problems, back pain or both, according to Soomi Lee, associate professor of human development and family studies at Penn State. Lee recently led a study to ...

WASHINGTON - Acupuncture is a safe and effective approach to reducing the disabling effects of chronic low back pain in older adults, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health.

A muscle spasm could mean more than pain in your back — it could also hurt your ears. Despite being the leading cause of ...

Chronic back pain appears to amplify everyday sensory experiences, including sound. Brain scans reveal altered activity in ...

My back’s been bothering me, and everyone seems to have ideas what’s causing the pain. Can you help? ANSWER: Back pain is more common than homeownership in the U.S. While about 65% of adults own a ...

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 ...

According to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), older Americans with chronic low back pain who received acupuncture had greater improvement in physical function and reduced ...