Low back pain is one of the most common health problems in America. Nearly 80% of adults will experience significant back pain at some point, and up to 30% of those cases come from the sacroiliac ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Facet joints, or zygapophyseal joints, are true synovial joints in the spine that have been identified as potential pain generators. Medial branch blocks involve the injection of a local anesthetic ...

Primary care doctors, rheumatologists, pain management specialists, and psychiatrists may be involved in helping individuals manage lower back pain. Lower back pain is a common and often debilitating ...

This study demonstrates the need for additional consensus surrounding how to translate guideline recommendations to administrative measures assessing imaging overuse for acute low back pain.

Low back pain is a common symptom after a car accident. You may not feel pain right away. Still, it’s important to see a doctor to check for serious injuries. Pain should resolve in a few weeks, but ...

A herniated disk can cause lower back pain, numbness, tingling, and other symptoms. Certain factors make a herniated disk in the lower back more likely. Treatment may depend on the severity. Other ...

A bulging disc in your lower back is most often caused by naturally occurring changes as you age. Most bulging discs don’t cause symptoms, but they may progress to become herniated discs. Lower back ...