Acute back pain can strike without warning, leaving you in significant discomfort while you wait to see a doctor. Whether caused by an injury, overexertion, or by chronic conditions flaring up, this ...

In one such example, a 2017 study found that acupressure helps relieve a range of pain conditions, including labor and lower ...

"Cognitive Functional Therapy can help almost all people with chronic low back pain," said paper author Mark Hancock.

Even a short-term course of cognitive functional therapy resulted in lasting relief for some study participants.

If you have chronic lower back pain, acupressure could provide some relief—here’s how A new study shows that self-administered acupressure can relieve lower back pain; here, how to perform it ...

A short-term course of a type of psychotherapy was three times more effective at relieving chronic lower back pain than ...

Back pain is a common reason for getting acupuncture—a traditional Chinese medicine practice that places fine needles into pressure points to promote healing.

Treatments that worked: For acute low back pain, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) – such as ibuprofen, diclofenac, or naproxen – brought some relief. For chronic back pain lasting ...