The beginning of the worst lower back trouble of my life – the most chronic, dispiriting, obstinate discomfort; the first ...

The stats are sobering: An estimated 23 percent of adults worldwide suffer from chronic low back pain, and as many as ... and ...

Background Chronic musculoskeletal disorders are a prevalent and costly global health issue. A new form of exercise therapy focused on loading and resistance programmes that temporarily aggravates a ...

Physical activity is one of the most effective ways to manage chronic pain. It might sound counterintuitive—after all, how ...

Specifically, we define painful exercises when: exercises are prescribed with instructions for patients ... 10 14 An example of allodynia is the person who is suffering from chronic low back pain who ...

Neck and back injuries are among the most common yet debilitating injuries people experience often leading to long-term consequences that go far beyond the initial physical damage Whether caused by ca ...

In this six-part series, we'll give you quick exercises for different body parts every week to help you stay limber.

Chronic knee pain can make staying active a challenge ... on core strength and muscle alignment. Pilates exercises often involve lying on your back or using equipment like a reformer to perform ...

The existing literature provides varying levels of support for the effectiveness of massage therapy for chronic ... musculoskeletal pain complaints (e.g., shoulder pain, low back pain).