Conditions & Treatment

Jun 23, 2025

Lower Back and Neck Pain: What’s Causing It and How to Find Relief

Some spine problems can press on the spinal canal, affecting the spinal cord or nerves. This can lead to symptoms like muscle weakness, numbness or pain.

By Daniel Denis, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Jun 9, 2025

How to Alleviate Upper Back Pain: Quick and Effective Tips

The lower back is more prone to injury than the upper back. But the upper back can be a source of pain, especially for people with poor posture.

By Nathan Harrison, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Jun 9, 2025

Adult Scoliosis Symptoms and Management: 4 Things You Should Know

Adult scoliosis can affect anyone, even those with no previous spinal problems. Learn who's at risk and common treatment options.

Women's Health

Feb 20, 2025

Are You Still Dealing with Back Pain After Pregnancy?

Most new moms can relate to back pain during pregnancy. What if the pain doesn’t go away after your little one arrives? Learn more about treatment options.

By Charles Yu, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Jul 9, 2024

Steroid Injections for Back Pain: Top Things to Know

Epidural steroid injections are one of the most common medical procedures to address back pain.

Conditions & Treatment

Mar 19, 2024

Does Spinal Stenosis Go Away Without Treatment? And 3 More Things To Know

Spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the space within your spinal canal, can put pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerves that travel through your spine.

By Charles Yu, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Sep 8, 2022

9 Causes of Lower Back Pain in Women

Lower back pain in women can be caused by many different conditions. Learn treatment options available to you.

By Jason Gremillion, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 9, 2022

Are You Suffering from Chronic Back Pain?

Chronic back pain is an all too common problem, and it can have physical, psychological, social and economic effects. Dr. Kelly Paulk shares some non-opioid back pain treatments.

By Kelly Paulk, MD

Health Trends

Jan 26, 2022

Symptoms of Tech Neck

Bending over your phone too much? Anyone who has held a newborn knows the importance of supporting our heavy skulls.

By Sarah Freiberg, PA-C

Conditions & Treatment

Oct 5, 2021

Herniated Disc (Slipped Disc): 4 Possible Causes

A herniated cervical disc can be painful, but it's not as serious as it may sound. Ochsner neurosurgeon Jonathan Riffle, DO, explains.

By Jonathan Riffle, DO

Conditions & Treatment

Nov 10, 2020

A Pain Management Success Story

Sister Kateri Battaglia had been living with chronic back and leg pain for years until she enrolled in the Functional Restoration Program at Ochsner Baptist.

By Lauren Siegel, OT

Conditions & Treatment

Jun 24, 2020

Back Pain: Signs You Need to See a Doctor

If you experience numbness, tingling, heavy feet, or pain only at night there may be cause for concern.

By Jessica Harvey, PA

Food & Fitness

Dec 11, 2018

How Exercise and Stretching Can Help Chronic Back Pain

Exercise and regular stretching have been shown to treat, reduce the risk of and even prevent chronic back pain.

Food & Fitness

Jul 8, 2016

Pilates - An Alternative Solution to Low Back Pain

Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons for doctor’s office visits. Pilates serves as an excellent alternative option to lower back pain management.

By Yashar Eshraghi

Conditions & Treatment

Oct 23, 2015

How to Deal with Back Pain During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is full of surprises and back pain is one of them. Many women experience back pain during the course of their pregnancy. We all hear about it, but why does it happen?

By Shellie P. Rovelo, PT, DPT

Prevention & Wellness

Mar 7, 2014

Posture Pointers

These simple posture pointers can make a major difference in the way you walk, look and feel.