Ever been lying in bed at night, trying to doze off, when you suddenly feel a jolt of pain running down your back and into your buttock or leg? Sciatica-related lower back pain is a common problem, ...

At some point, 60% of the population has had or will have lower back pain, says Kin M. Yuen, M.D., a sleep medicine specialist at UCSF Health in San Francisco, California. That means at any one point, ...

Orthopedic surgeons and a sleep medicine specialist share the best ways to reduce your nighttime pain so you can get a solid night’s sleep.

A woman sleeping in her bed at home. Credit: Depositphotos *To alleviate back pain, sleeping positions play a crucial role in reducing pressure on the spine and promoting restorative rest. According ...

The relationship between sleep and lower back pain creates a challenging cycle that affects millions of people worldwide. According to sleep medicine specialist Dr. Kim M. Yuen, about 60% of people ...

Lifestyle factors such as regular exercise, sleeping position, lifting correctly, maintaining a moderate weight, and practicing proper posture may all help prevent and relieve lower back pain. People ...

That stiffness greeting you each morning might not be just about aging or your mattress. Recent research reveals that everyday sleep habits play a crucial role in back health, with 60% of adults ...

At a certain age, back pain seems to become the new normal. Moans and groans creep in between words and, gradually, we surrender to our achy fate. But what if we didn’t? What if we challenged the ...

Deep sleep refers to slow-wave sleep — a stage in the sleep cycle when brain waves slow down. Getting enough deep sleep is crucial for numerous bodily functions. But how to increase deep sleep isn’t ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Judy Stone focuses her writing on infectious diseases. While women are said to sleep a bit longer than men, their sleep ...