Medically reviewed by Erika Prouty, PharmD Key Takeaways Over-the-counter (OTC) medications like NSAIDs and Tylenol can help relieve mild to moderate back pain.Be careful using Tylenol if you've had ...

Turmeric is a spice with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It may help to treat various types of pain, including joint, muscle, and nerve pain.

Low back pain affects most adults in their lifetime. Some L5-S1 exercises may help, but seek consultation for persistent pain.

Therapeutic massage helps some patients with chronic low back pain, study says. July 5, 2011— -- Massage therapy may provide more relief for patients with chronic low back pain than thought -- at ...

Pelvic and lower back pain can occur at the same time for many reasons, ranging from arthritis to infections. If your pain is severe or lasts more than a few days, it’s important to see your doctor.

A type of psychotherapy called cognitive functional therapy (CFT) could help give people with chronic low back pain lasting relief for at least three years. This is the conclusion of a study led by ...

Treatment for lower back and hip pain from arthritis typically begins with medications and physical therapy. When conservative treatments aren’t enough, surgery and certain complementary therapies may ...

Primary care doctors, rheumatologists, pain management specialists, and psychiatrists may be involved in helping individuals manage lower back pain. Lower back pain is a common and often debilitating ...

Older adults with chronic low back pain (CLBP) had less pain and improved physical function using acupuncture compared to standard treatments, a National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded clinical ...

Chronic low back pain significantly affects quality of life for millions of people worldwide. Back pain makes it difficult to perform everyday tasks and is among the leading reasons why patients see ...

Lower back pain in women often results from hormone changes, pregnancy, or gynecological conditions. Fever, unexplained weight loss, and pain that lasts longer than a few weeks warrant a doctor's ...

Highmark, an insurer in Pennsylvania, will now cover AppliedVR’s RelieVRx, a device for chronic low back pain, the companies announced Monday. This makes Highmark the first commercial insurer to cover ...