Many symptoms of multiple myeloma (MM) overlap with other conditions, including low back pain, diabetes, chronic kidney disease and arthritis. Renal insufficiency caused by MM can be difficult to ...

Facet joints, or zygapophyseal joints, are true synovial joints in the spine that have been identified as potential pain generators. Medial branch blocks involve the injection of a local anesthetic ...

Vertebrogenic back pain, or vertebral endplate pain, is caused by damage to the endplates of your vertebrae. Your endplates contact the rubbery disk between each pair of vertebrae. The idea that ...

Most of us have brushed off a backache at some point, maybe from sleeping in an awkward position or lifting something heavy. But when that dull ache lingers, especially low down on one side, it may ...

Brandi Jones has over two decades of experience as a nurse in an acute care setting. Her clinical background includes pediatrics, medical-surgical, and women's health. She also specializes in ...

New research suggests that a combination of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), acetaminophen, and muscle relaxants is the best first line of defense against certain types of lower back ...