Medically reviewed by Mallory Christopherson, DC Key Takeaways Back spasms are involuntary muscle contractions. They can ...

Unfortunately, pain and injury can be a few downsides of an active lifestyle. A combination of genetics and incomplete cool-downs have led me to some pretty severe back issues over the years, and I ...

You've likely heard of sciatica before. The shooting pain that runs down your lower back, buttocks and leg can disrupt your daily routine and linger for months. But if you've tried traditional ...

Dear Doctors: My lower back went into spasm as I was washing the dishes. I figured it was from bending over, but my mom insists it’s from being so stressed out. (My family is dealing with severe ...

As the opioid crisis continues in America, more and more doctors are steering away from prescribing opioid medications as a treatment for pain. Since 1999, more than 932,000 people have died from a ...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves had three starters missing from their game against NBA-leading Oklahoma City on Thursday night, with center Rudy Gobert joining the injured group with ...

The Blue Jays will be without Brandon Belt for the next 10 days. In the midst of a playoff push, Toronto placed Belt on the injured list with lumbar spine muscle spasms, the team announced Tuesday, ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Astros placed infield prospect Brice Matthews, their first-round pick in the 2023 draft, on the minor-league 7-day injured list with back muscle spasms, the team announced.