About 60-85% of adults will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives, and 15-45% of people experience chronic lower back pain − pain that lasts longer than three months. Lumbar ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 75-year-old male and have had pain in my buttocks down to my outside thigh muscles. My primary care doctor ordered an MRI of the lower back and referred me to an orthopedic ...

If you felt a sharp pain in your back in the morning and evening, you should distinguish whether it was a simple muscle strain or a warning of a hidden spinal disease. This is because the muscles ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 86-year-old male in relatively good health. I developed pain in my lower back, buttocks and upper legs that started a couple of months ago. It is particularly painful in the ...

One of the most common complaints from people is about their sharp and shooting back pain at times, but it is also one of the most misdiagnosed conditions. It might seem alright at first, but then, ...

Infectious spondylitis is a rare but serious spinal infection, usually from bacteria or other germs. It’s most common after a medical procedure but could occur when an infection elsewhere in your body ...

Spinal health issues are becoming a silent epidemic in India. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), low back pain is now the leading cause of disability worldwide, and India is no ...

Spine troubles, in today’s day and date, have become an almost inevitable part of life for many Indians, regardless of age or occupation. Blame it in poor posture, sedentary habits, and endless hours ...

Be cautious of these daily habits that may be ‘destabilizing’ your spine health. Neurosurgeon reveals the common habits at fault. World Spine Day 2025: 16 October is observed as World Spine Day to ...

World Spine Day 2025: 16 October is observed as World Spine Day to raise awareness regarding spinal health. This year's theme is ‘invest in your spine.' On this observance day, let's take a closer ...