Maintaining proper posture has become increasingly crucial in an age where technology often leads to sedentary lifestyles. Many individuals are unaware that slouching not only affects their physical ...

Which posture-correcting brace is best? Long gone are the days of hunting and foraging. Instead, we sit — in our cars, on the couch, at our desks and everywhere else. This endless sitting is a big ...

When a doctor or healthcare professional advises that you need a back brace, Medicare Part B can cover eligible expenses such as durable medical equipment (DME). Out-of-pocket expenses typically apply ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. My back hurts so bad I can’t straighten up. My back pain is ...

A vertebral compression fracture (VCF) is a break in an individual bone, or vertebra, of the spine that causes the vertebra to collapse. A lumbar VCF affects the lower spine. When a VCF occurs, the ...

Treating curvature of the spine as an adult often involves pain relief medications, exercise, or spinal injections to soothe symptoms. Surgery may only be necessary for adults with severe curvature or ...

Experts share the exact muscles you should work and exercises you should do to reduce (and prevent) common back pain and ...