Back pain is an ache or discomfort in the back and spinal column. Back pain is very common, affecting most adults at some point in their lives.
Common back problems
Find answers in our in-depth report on low back pain and sciatica:
In her own words: living with sciatica
Managing chronic low back pain
Back pain is the second most common reason for visits to the doctor, and the third most common cause of surgery. Read here to find out what you can do if you suffer from chronic low back pain.
Making sense of sciatica
Sciatica can cause pain anywhere from the lower back, hips, or buttocks, all the way down the length of the legs and into the feet and toes. Read here to find out what causes sciatica and how you can find relief.
Chiropractic treatment: what you should know
Read here to find out what you should know about chiropractic treatment.
Traveling: it can be a real pain in the neck, the head, the back…
Read here to find out which muscle pains are common when traveling, and how you can help prevent and treat travel-associated aches and pains.
Excercise 101: back squat using free weights
Use this exercise to develop strength in your legs, hips, and back
A healthy back: protecting your back
One false twist, and you could be flat on your back. Here's what you can do to prevent—or treat—those painful aches and twinges.
When Emily's backpack weighs more than she does
Each year, children aged 5-14 go to the doctor for backpack-related pain. What is going on? And what can we do about it?