However, health experts warn that unexplained and lingering pain, particularly in the lower back, hips, and pelvic area, can ...

Brandi Jones has over two decades of experience as a nurse in an acute care setting. Her clinical background includes pediatrics, medical-surgical, and women's health. She also specializes in ...

Back pain affects millions of people worldwide, but not all discomfort stems from muscular issues or spinal problems. Sometimes, that ache in your back serves as your body’s warning system for ...

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.

Common causes of lower back pain in females include muscle strain, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), endometriosis, and painful periods. Treatments include rest, medications, and surgery. Back pain affects ...

Several different conditions can cause pain in the lower right area of the abdomen. Some of these are severe and require immediate medical attention, so it is important to know the differences. The ...

A new study suggests everyday movements may cause temporary back flares, but not long-term damage — so you can stay active ...

Orthopedic surgeons and a sleep medicine specialist share the best ways to reduce your nighttime pain so you can get a solid ...

In a recent study, participants who walked five times a week were 28 percent less likely to have a recurrence of their lower back pain. A team of researchers in Australia recently found that regular ...

At some point, 60% of the population has had or will have lower back pain, says Kin M. Yuen, M.D., a sleep medicine specialist at UCSF Health in San Francisco, California. That means at any one point, ...

Period cramps are one of the most common discomforts many women experience every month, especially during winter. The dull ...

As Ivy Asmus lay in her bed at home, she was left paralyzed by pain so fierce that even the weight of her husband's hands helping her sit up made her scream. Every attempt to simply turn or shift ...