A vertebral compression fracture (VCF) is a break in an individual bone, or vertebra, of the spine that causes the vertebra to collapse. A lumbar VCF affects the lower spine. When a VCF occurs, the ...

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 ...

A hormone traditionally used to treat bone loss may hold the key to stopping chronic back pain at its source, according to a new study. Chronic back pain is often linked to the deterioration of spinal ...

Causes of lower left back pain include injuries, infections, and underlying conditions. You can manage your pain by using careful preventive measures, getting a timely diagnosis, and following a ...

Pelvic and lower back pain can occur at the same time for many reasons, ranging from arthritis to infections. If your pain is severe or lasts more than a few days, it’s important to see your doctor.

Lower back and hip pain is common. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 619 million people live with lower back pain and it’s the leading cause of disability worldwide. But ...

Running is not typically related to higher-than-usual incidences of lower back pain. However, excessive running without sufficient recovery time, improper running form, and other factors may ...

WHEN your neck, back or shoulders are giving you grief, it’s not long before you start wondering, ‘Is this normal’? So many ...