Vertebrogenic pain is a type of chronic (ongoing) pain in your lower back caused by damage to vertebral endplates. An endplate is a layer of bone and cartilage at the top and bottom of each of your ...

Think about your back. It's a complex and powerful structure, vital for almost any movement you make, from lifting a grocery bag to sitting upright at your computer. Training it properly isn't just ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. A physician who writes about challenges with navigating healthcare. Back pain is the world’s leading cause of disability, ...

In some cases, a steroid (cortisone) injection can reduce back pain and nerve pain that travels into your buttocks and legs by reducing inflammation. Our spine specialists may prescribe a combination ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. My back hurts so bad I can’t straighten up. My back pain is ...

Back pain is one of the most common health complaints in the U.S., prompting millions of doctor visits each year and ...

A clinical trial at Brown University Health to treat chronic low back pain with a one-time, non-surgical injection treatment ...