The fascia is a connective tissue that is very thin and holds nearly all of your organs, blood vessels, nerve fibers, bones, and muscles in place. Since it contains nerves, it is almost as sensitive ...

About 80 percent of adults experience lower back pain at some point in their lifetimes, according to the National Institue of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. The double-edged sword? It's usually ...

Credit: Getty Images Understanding the etiology of back pain from practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is crucial for developing effective prevention and treatment strategies. The increasing popularity of ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Most people will experience ...

Its not uncommon to have back pain due to a herniated lumbar disk or a disk that is slipped, prolapsed, or ruptured. The problem can have no symptoms, or it can be extremely painful, causing sciatica, ...

Correspondence to Dr Haruki Momma, Department of Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan; h-momma{at}med.tohoku.ac.jp ...