Plain radiographs (X-ray), computed tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are commonly used in the evaluation of lower back pain. While MRI use has increased most over the past ...

Early clinical trial results suggest that a groundbreaking new antibiotic drug could be a “massive game changer” for some patients suffering from chronic lower back pain.

Still, the new research revealed a glimmer of hope that some treatments may work better than others to improve acute or chronic lower back pain. Here’s a closer look at which treatments may or m ...