Back pain is wrapped in persistent myths, but many are far from the truth. From misconceptions about heavy lifting and bed ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My back's been bothering me, and everyone seems to have ideas what's causing the pain. Can you help? ANSWER: Back pain is more common than homeownership in the U.S. While about 65% ...

Back pain has long been shrouded in misconceptions, from fears of lifting heavy objects to ideas about posture, mattresses, ...

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical help or miss work. It is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Back pain can range from a muscle aching to a shooting, burning or ...

One of the most common beliefs is that back pain requires extended rest. Clinical experience from the Mayo Clinic Health ...

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Nearly 80% of adults will have back pain at some point. Rawpixelimages/Dreamstime/TNS DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My back’s been bothering me, and everyone seems to have ...

Myth: Lifting heavy objects is the main cause of back pain. Fact: Lifting heavy objects with poor form can contribute to back pain, but the major culprits are a sedentary lifestyle, poor posture, ...

MANKATO, Minnesota — Back pain is common, but several myths about it persist. Meghan Murphy, M.D., a neurosurgeon at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, describes eight of them and provides the ...