Have outer foot pain? Here are common causes of pain on the outer side of your foot, the symptoms to watch for, and how to ...

In more severe cases, the issue may lead to pain, reduced mobility and physical function, or lower quality of life ...

The standard X-ray examinations obtained to evaluate knees with osteoarthritis are: Anteroposterior view (front-to-back view). At HSS, this view is usually obtained with the patient standing and ...

In fact, lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, according to a 2023 study from the World Health Organization. More than 600 million people experience lower back pain each year.

There is more detail on this in a piece I wrote for Lounge this year titled Unlock your glutes: 3 essential exercises for a stronger butt, given that glute health is essential to lower back health.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis that affects the back. It can occur anywhere along the spine. Usually the low back and sometimes the neck are affected. In OA, the cartilage ...

If your joints cause pain, get an X-ray so a doctor can assess your level of cartilage loss. This information will help you and your physician to develop a plan of action.

Start on all fours. Lower onto forearms with shoulders directly over elbows. Step feet back into a plank position. Draw shoulders down and back—not hunched. Engage abdominal muscles tight to ...

TUPELO – More than 30 million Americans experience lower back pain at any time. Experts estimate that up to 80% of the population will experience back pain during their lives, and about 65 ...

Researchers believe that starting with an X-ray might be the best first step in diagnosing common low back problems. In the study, the team selected 100 patients from an outpatient pain clinic.

Bertolotti’s Syndrome is a lesser-known cause of chronic lower back pain, often misdiagnosed as general musculoskeletal discomfort. It arises from an anatomical variation in the lower spine known as a ...

One reason is that the lower back is packed with parts that can cause trouble: Vertebrae. These five bones in your lower spine are numbered L1 through L5 ("L" stands for "lumbar"). Disks.