Joint cracking and popping, known as crepitus, is usually harmless and caused by gas bubbles, tendon movement, or tight ...

A morning exercise routine that relieves tension and restores alignment prepares your body for full weight-bearing movement so you can tackle daily demands.

For the past five months, she had been tortured by pain boring into her back, an inch to the left of her spine. It was as if ...

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a trainer explains what causes lower back pain and a simple exercise that can ease discomfort.

KayLynne Felthager tells PEOPLE she cracked her neck while driving, then days later lost vision, couldn’t speak and was flown by helicopter for a stroke ...

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 ...

It’s the leading cause of disability and one of the most costly health challenges of our time: chronic lower back pain. Yet effective and safe treatments are few and far between, leading patients to ...

It can be hard to sleep when you’re experiencing any type of pain, but lower back pain is its own special kind of hell—and it’s, unfortunately, something roughly 80% of people will experience at some ...

Back pain is wrapped in persistent myths, but many are far from the truth. From misconceptions about heavy lifting and bed rest to confusion over posture, exercise, and surgery, Dr. Meghan Murphy ...

Pain during movement often reflects sensitivity, not long-term injury, a new study suggests. Everyday movements like bending, lifting, and twisting may trigger back pain flares, but they don’t cause ...