“Big back” is slang for an overweight person, a “food lover” or someone who eats a lot, according to Urban Dictionary. People on TikTok use “Big Back” as a caption on videos wherein they cook ...

We all know that sleep is important for overall health, but is one sleeping position better than another? The position you sleep in can affect your sleep duration, quality and much more. Research ...

You can develop back pain for many reasons, but some causes are more common than others. Wear and tear on the bones that form your spine (called vertebrae), muscles, and other tissues in your back can ...

Deb Hipp is a freelance health and medical writer and editor who lives in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a former investigative reporter with more than 25 years of experience as a journalist and writer ...

If you struggle to get comfortable while relaxing on the sofa, it might be time to invest in a new chair for lounging. The best recliners for back pain can help take uncomfortable pressure off your ...

Walking might be one of the best ways to help back pain. It can strengthen the muscles in your back, reducing the pain of a flare-up and preventing future episodes. Share on Pinterest Getty ...

A new study adds to a large body of evidence on the effectiveness of movement for treating and preventing pain. By Talya Minsberg Doctors and physical therapists have long incorporated aerobic ...

There are a lot of habits that can help relieve constant back pain. Sitting in an ergonomic office chair, using a lumbar support pillow and improving posture can provide some relief to strained ...

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, ...

If lower back pain is keeping you up at night, you’re not alone: about one in three adults in the U.S. are affected by such aching, which often results in poor sleep. Western wellness influencers ...

If you have chronic lower back pain—meaning a nagging ache has persisted for 12 weeks or more—you may be tempted to throw a bunch of Dr. Google remedies into a bag, shake it up, and start drawing at ...