Children may complain about their heavy backpacks, especially during school, but are they really responsible for back pain? A new American study says yes, but a similar study from the Netherlands says no and argues that some childrens back pain may be all in t

When it comes to back pain, a chiropractic spinal realignment is in line with other back pain treatments offered by medical doctors.

Back pain in children has been linked to wearing backpacks at school, but new research says this is not true.

Chronic neck pain can be relieved by using resistance training to strengthen the neck muscles.

Manual therapy was more effective in the short-term, and less costly, than more traditional treatments for neck pain.

A potential new sciatica treatment may be the drug Remicade, which is normally used for arthritis pain.

Whereas a whiplash injury is often thought to lead to severe pain and disability, a new study suggests that the pain level is no more than seen with other sprains.

Surgery for adult scoliosis can ease the back pain and spinal stenosis that often accompany the disease.

Adult scoliosis treatment is not always necessary, a study says, because many adults who dont get treatment do just fine.

Despite recent warnings from health organizations and the media, few parents have any idea how much heavy lifting their child is doing by toting their backpack around on a daily basis.

Potent opioid-based pain relievers should be considered in treating the millions of people who suffer from chronic low back pain, according to a new study. The researcher says the drugs effectiveness is unquestioned, despite the controversy surrounding their u

Outpatient Procedure Provides Lasting Relief

Recurring Back Injury Explained

Back-support belts may be more of a fashion statement than a workplace injury-prevention device, suggest researchers from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.

More and more baby boomers are paying visits to the chiropractor, at least for mild to moderate problems. According to researchers, chiropractic care is serving as both a substitute for -- and a supplement to -- medical care.