Stem Cell Repair and Back Problems

Manchester researchers are testing stem cell treatment to repair damaged discs and offer a potential permanent cure for back pain.

Back Pain and Shingles

Shingles can trigger back pain and nerve-related symptoms caused by the chickenpox virus reactivating in your body.

Back Pain and Evolution

Our upright posture comes from evolution, and back pain might be the price we pay for walking on two legs.

Healthy Eating and Back Pain

A balanced diet and healthy weight can help ease back pain by improving overall health, though it won't fix every cause of pain.

Hot and Cold Therapy in Back Pain

Heat and cold can ease back pain quickly and cheaply, though there's limited research on how well they work.

Back Pain and Hernia

Inguinal hernias can cause back pain when inflammation presses on nerves, usually triggered by lifting or straining and relieved by rest.

Minimally Invasive Surgery on the Back

Minimally invasive back surgery uses small incisions and cameras to treat severe spine problems with faster recovery and less damage than traditional surgery.

Taking Part in Clinical Trials

How clinical trials work, from early testing through patient studies, and why people choose to participate in them.

Vitamin Supplements and Back Pain

Vitamin supplements like B12 and D may help reduce back pain, but talk to your doctor before taking them.

Are Back Braces Useful?

Back braces can support healing after surgery or injury, but wearing the wrong one may cause problems, so get professional fitting and medical advice.