The Truth Behind Lower-Back Dimples: Beauty Myth or Anatomy Fact? They’re easy to miss — two small indentations restin ...

A vertebral compression fracture (VCF) is a break in an individual bone, or vertebra, of the spine that causes the vertebra to collapse. A lumbar VCF affects the lower spine. When a VCF occurs, the ...

A bulging disc in your lower back is most often caused by naturally occurring changes as you age. Most bulging discs don’t cause symptoms, but they may progress to become herniated discs. Lower back ...

Vertebrogenic pain is a type of chronic (ongoing) pain in your lower back caused by damage to vertebral endplates. An endplate is a layer of bone and cartilage at the top and bottom of each of your ...

Sarah Jividen, RN, BSN, is a trained neuro/trauma, and emergency room nurse turned healthcare writer. As a journalism major, she combined her love for writing with her passion for high-level patient ...

Pelvic and lower back pain can occur at the same time for many reasons, ranging from arthritis to infections. If your pain is severe or lasts more than a few days, it’s important to see your doctor.

Causes of lower left back pain include injuries, arthritis, and inflammatory diseases You can manage your pain by using careful preventive measures, getting a timely diagnosis, and following a ...

An existing drug that targets senescent, or sleeping cells could provide the answer to treating lower back pain, according to a new study. An existing drug that targets senescent, or sleeping cells ...