According to osteopath David Vaux, exercises like glute bridges (pictured) and the plank are good core all-rounders to help prevent disc injuries - Christopher Pledger Four weeks ago, Tom Hayes, 58, ...

One day, everything is fine. The next day, you wake up to a radiating pain in your spine every time you cough, sneeze or twist your back. What gives? If this story sounds familiar, you may have a ...

Back pain is one of the most common health problems worldwide, affecting people of all ages and lifestyles. In many cases, it results from simple issues like muscle strain, poor posture, or overuse, ...

Discs are the cushion-like material between vertebrae in your spine, and protect the vertebra if damaged. Herniated or “slipped” discs are relatively common, and can be extremely painful. But did you ...

A pinched nerve can be very painful—no matter where it’s located in your body. If you experience one in your back, it can travel to other parts of the body and cause sharp pain, tingling, numbness, or ...

In the past few years there has been a sharp rise in cases of slipped disc and sciatica among young adults An orthopaedic ...

American golfer Justin Thomas, ranked eighth in the world, has undergone back surgery for a herniated disc, which will prevent him from playing in the first tournaments of next season.

Lumbar radiculopathy is inflammation of a nerve root in the lower back that causes symptoms in the back and down the leg. Radiculopathy is pain and other neurological symptoms caused by the pinching ...

Q. I am a 19-year-old competitive basketball player who has had low back pain for three months. The more I play, the worse it hurts. Rebounding and shooting hurt the most. I have no pain going down my ...

A leading back specialist fears Andy Murray’s latest injury scare is symptomatic of a slipped disc, as he undergoes a scan which could dash his Wimbledon hopes. Less than two weeks before his planned ...

For so many of us, a good night’s sleep isn’t that easy to come by in the best of circumstances. But if you’ve ever dealt with a strained muscle, herniated disc, or another issue affecting your back, ...

There are many potential reasons for a burning sensation in the upper back. Typically, this discomfort may be due to an injury, inflammation, or another medical condition. Several conditions can cause ...