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A 13-year-old school student, Rishab (name changed), had to seek immediate treatment when one day he suddenly developed lower ...

Isthmic spondylolisthesis, or spondylolisthesis due to a lesion of the pars interarticularis, is a common source of pain and disability in both the pediatric and adult population. This review ...

A systematic review in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine reveals only 10% of treatments for low back pain offer genuine relief.

Effective treatments for chronic back pain include exercise, spinal manipulative therapy, and specific drugs, but with only slight pain reduction. Researchers emphasize the urgent need for better ...

An emerging body of multidisciplinary literature has documented the beneficial influence of physical activity engendered through aerobic exercise on selective aspects of brain function.

U.S. News health-coach-writer Stacey Colino addresses why it can be hard to feel motivated to exercise when you’re depressed and how to deal with the challenge, with advice from experts.

This is a great yoga pose for backache, sciatica and neck pain. This exercise stretches your spine and hips and is a great way to relieve stress and anxiety. How to: Stand with your feet wide ...

SAN DIEGO — The United States Soccer Federation issued a policy in 2015 that banned headers and implemented header practice limits for youth soccer players in hopes of reducing soccer-related ...

BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine accepts submissions of a range of article types, including original research, reviews and consensus statements. The Author Information section provides specific ...