Everyone loves a good stretch. The practice feels good because the act of stretching activates a network of relaxing and calming nerves and increases blood flow to one's muscles. Stretching also ...

If you've been waking up stiff, struggling with achy joints or feeling like your body just doesn't move the way it used to, you're not alone. But here's the feel-good news: A new study reveals that ...

Degeneration of the intervertebral disc, often called degenerative disc disease of the spine, is a condition that can be painful and greatly affect the quality of one's life. And while disc ...

Deb Hipp is a freelance health and medical writer and editor who lives in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a former investigative reporter with more than 25 years of experience as a journalist and writer ...

As everyone ages, it’s rare for adults to not have neck or back pain. Fifty percent of Americans and 90% of people at least 50 years old have some level of degenerative disc disease. Whether you’re a ...

This image of poor Jason Day was taken at the 2016 World Golf Championships. Long time ago, but when you think about Day's career, that's how long—if not longer—he has been dealing with back issues.

There are numerous possible causes of lower back pain. In some cases, it may be due to a serious condition such as degenerative disk disease or cancer. Doctors can diagnose the cause of lower back ...

A clinical trial at Brown University Health to treat chronic low back pain with a one-time, non-surgical injection treatment is seeking to enroll patients in Rhode Island.