9 Quick Back Pain Tips for Airplane Rides

Are you concerned about back pain flaring up on your upcoming flight? These 9 tips will help you alleviate back pain for a smoother trip.

6 Things to Know About Muscle Relaxants

Follow these 6 guidelines to minimize pain and maximize safety when taking muscle relaxants.

Top 3 Over-the-Counter Remedies for Back Pain (Plus a Fourth)

Learn about the different kinds of over-the-counter medication and find out which one is best for your back pain.

Painkillers Can Sometimes Increase Chronic Pain

A patient’s brain changes during long-term use of opioids for chronic pain, which can lead to tolerance and possibly addiction.

When the Pain Won't Stop

Chronic benign pain may persist despite a variety of treatments. Learn what you can do to cope.

When Do Epidural Steroid Injections Work for Back Pain?

Epidural steroid injections are most often used to help treat the pain associated with sciatica. Our readers share the many different experiences they have had with this treatment.