Low back pain affects most adults in their lifetime. Some L5-S1 exercises may help, but seek consultation for persistent pain.

One of the most common complaints from people suffering from chronic back pain is how stiff and sore their back feels first thing in the morning. For some, it seems random - almost like they’ve ...

A gastric ulcer might cause referred back pain, although it is not a common symptom. Gastric ulcers, which are sores in the stomach lining, primarily cause abdominal pain, which may create a burning ...

It’s a real pain in the back. An estimated 80% of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives — and for around 16 million of those adults, the issue is chronic and with no easy ...

Back pain when breathing has several causes, ranging from a pulled muscle or pleurisy (inflammation of the lining of the lung) to more serious causes such as a pulmonary embolism or lung cancer. There ...

Middle back pain often arises from muscle strain, poor posture, or spinal conditions. Applying heat or ice to the affected area can improve middle back pain. Back pain that lasts more than three days ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Chronic constipation may cause ...

Yes, an ovarian cyst can cause back pain. It does not always happen, but it can if the cyst is large and pressing on other organs or tissues. It is advisable for those with persistent pain to ask a ...

Irritable bowel syndrome—better known as IBS—is a condition with a lot of mystery around it. Doctors aren’t entirely sure what causes IBS and there is a big range of symptoms. With that, it’s ...

Adenomyosis can cause back pain, especially in the lower back. The pain may worsen before or during your period. Adenomyosis occurs when the tissue that lines the uterus grows into the muscular ...