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June 5

How to choose the best sleeping position for you, according to the experts

Experts Wendy Troxel and William Lu discuss how back-sleeping and side-sleeping positions can impact conditions like sleep apnea and back pain, noting that the best choice will vary.

May 20

Woman faces risk of rare spinal condition after yoga pose led to slipped discs

After a yoga injury led to slipped discs, a U.K. woman is struggling with symptoms of early cauda equina syndrome, a spinal condition that affects nerves in the lower back.

April 30

Sitting still for this amount of time is related to high risk of neck pain, study says

A new study from China found that longer durations of sedentary behavior can contribute to increased risk of neck pain, particularly with screen usage.

April 25

'I’m a spinal surgeon – here’s how your posture is killing your back'

Poor posture is likely damaging your back, warns Dr. Arthur Jenkins, a spinal surgeon in New York. He explains how it happens and how to prevent chronic back pain.

March 20, 2025

Just 1 in 10 back pain treatments work, study says — what to do instead

Only around one in every 10 treatments were found to be effective in relieving lower back pain, according to a new study published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.

January 8, 2025

Florida flyer sparks debate after showing '30 pre-board' Southwest passengers in wheelchairs

A Southwest passenger posted a photo on X and claimed to witness "30" flyers in Florida using wheelchair assistance to board, with only two of those flyers using wheelchairs to deplane.

September 15, 2024

'Dead butt syndrome' could happen after sitting too long, here's how to avoid the condition

Sitting for prolonged periods is can cause “dead butt syndrome," or gluteal amnesia, according to health experts. Here's how to know if you have it, and how to treat and prevent it.

May 23, 2024

Most severely injured from flight that hit extreme turbulence need spinal operations, Thailand hospital says

A Bangkok hospital says many of the more seriously injured people who were on the Singapore Airlines flight that hit severe turbulence need operations on their spines.

May 7, 2024

Ask a doctor: 'Is it dangerous to crack my neck or back?'

Cracking your back or neck might provide quick relief and a satisfying popping noise — but is it a safe practice? Medical professionals share the risks of the habit.

April 15, 2024

Ask a doctor: ‘How can I improve my posture?’

Fox News Digital spoke with Dr. Arthur L. Jenkins, III, board-certified neurosurgeon and founder of Jenkins NeuroSpine in New York City, about the importance of good posture and how to achieve it.