Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM Sleeping on the left side can help align the spine and reduce acid reflux.Back ...

Orthopedic surgeons and a sleep medicine specialist share the best ways to reduce your nighttime pain so you can get a solid ...

Your sleeping position plays a bigger role in your health than you might realise. From spinal alignment and breathing to ...

Why Lee recommends it: "This relieves mid- and lower-back tension from prolonged sitting by dynamically stretching the erector spinae muscle that runs along the spine, while counteracting kyphotic ...

If you’re wondering which doctor to consult for lower back pain, you’re not alone. It can be difficult to know where to turn. Doctors and other professionals who might help include orthopedists, ...

At some point, 60% of the population has had or will have lower back pain, says Kin M. Yuen, M.D., a sleep medicine specialist at UCSF Health in San Francisco, California. That means at any one point, ...

Lower back pain can negatively affect your sleep, and finding the right mattress is important. Here, we provide an in-depth comparison of two popular mattresses that claim to help back pain: the ...

Lower back and hip pain is common. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 619 million people live with lower back pain and it’s the leading cause of disability worldwide. But ...

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Common causes of lower back pain in females include muscle strain, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), endometriosis, and painful periods. Treatments include rest, medications, and surgery. Back pain affects ...

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 ...