Back pain is extremely common — most people will experience it at some point in their lives, and lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Back pain sounds pretty self-explanatory, ...

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 ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m in my 30s, and I’ve been waking up with pain in my mid and lower back for the past month. I thought I was too young to be experiencing back pain. What could be causing this? How ...

Back pain shows up anywhere from the base of your neck down to your tailbone. The discomfort might feel burning, aching, dull, sharp, shooting, stabbing or throbbing depending on what’s causing it.

If your last backpacking trip ended with you on your back, you’re not alone. Seattle-area residents may suffer back attacks without proper technique and lumbar support during their favorite activities ...

“UTIs are common infections that are usually contained inside the bladder and do not cause back pain,” notes Barbara Hanna, DO, ob/gyn and co-founder of MyMenopauseRx.com. They happen when bacteria ...

Bones called vertebrae make up your spine. Muscles and ligaments connect your vertebrae to each other. Between the vertebrae lie soft, flat discs that provide cushioning and support. Each vertebra ...