Doctors say the studies may make healthcare providers more likely to prescribe federally approved medical cannabis for chronic lower back pain off-label. And consumers can try experimenting with ...

There's a revolution underway in treating back pain. Methods that used to be considered fringe are moving into the mainstream, because of research showing that they can perform better than medication.

Back pain that Tylenol and ibuprofen can’t get rid of may require alternative treatment such as targeted exercises, prescription medications, or surgery. For many, back pain is an occasional annoyance ...

Among the myriad of medical treatments for low back pain—a leading cause of disability that affects more than 600 million ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Injury, age and poor posture can all contribute to herniated or bulging discs, which is a common cause of upper and lower back pain. Treatments range from pain management to ...

The type of back pain you have determines what treatment will be effective. If your pain has been present for a year or more, other factors besides a back injury or arthritis need to be addressed.

Physical activity stimulates the release of endorphins (natural painkillers) and promotes the production of anti-inflammatory ...

For the first time in over two decades, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new pain medication that could change how we manage acute pain. The drug is called suzetrigine and ...

Lower back pain isn’t always a slipped disc. A spine doctor explains hidden causes like sacroiliac joint arthritis, symptoms, ...

Various conditions can cause pain in the abdomen and back. These include menstrual pain, endometriosis, kidney stones, and pancreatitis. More serious causes include a kidney infection or appendicitis.

A new scientific review found that only nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen were consistently effective for treating acute low back pain. Five treatments, ...