You'll soon complain about lower-back pain and try to move and stretch your lower back to help. Don't do it," she says.

Research from Norway shows longer daily walks could improve chronic lower back pain, with those walking over 100 minutes experiencing lower risk despite intensity.

Also, a study published in 2023 showed that a stronger opioid does not help people with short-term back pain. Nice could adopt a clearer stance, explicitly discouraging opioid use for lower back pain.

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Spine doctors say hiking can be a surprisingly good source of back pain relief—but the way you hike matters.

Our health expert gives a half dozen exercises you can try to lessen lower back pain and discomfort.

Discover tips to alleviate and prevent lower back pain, from proper posture adjustments to specific exercises that strengthen core muscles and improve mobility.

Lower back pain when running could be due to improper form, inadequate shoes, overuse, and other factors. Read about common causes and prevention.

Two studies show that wearers of a foot-worn, home-based biomechanical intervention could reduce low back pain and risk for total knee replacement surgery in comparison with physical therapy.

Experts explain how to find back pain relief with a weekly schedule of exercises and some new daily habits.