UCSF neurologist Dr. Shirvalkar studies nerve-to-brain connections to find new ways to treat chronic back pain.

Soft, weakened bones are at the heart of the problem. Compression fractures are usually caused by the bone-thinning condition osteoporosis, especially if you are a woman over age 50 who has been ...

Compression therapy uses controlled pressure to increase blood flow in your legs and improve blood flow to the heart. At the same time, it supports your veins and decreases swelling. Compression ...

Is it a bird dog? Is it a plank? No, it’s a superman. We’re not talking about the Caped Crusader here – though no doubt he’s on top of his S&C routine – but this under-the-radar core exercise. While ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Eighty-five percent of us experience acute back pain at least once in our lives, whether from severe trauma or your garden variety nicks and scrapes. Then mercifully it goes away.

Q: Would you please address how to use compression socks? I sit most of the day, so wearing the socks helps my legs to feel less heavy and tired by the end of the day. Are there people who should not ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Typical school backpack loads caused compression of spinal discs and spinal curvature in children, according to ...

As we age, our posture tends to naturally evolve which can lead to slouching and discomfort. However, there’s some good news. After speaking with experts, we’ve learned that with some simple ...