Middle back pain affects the thoracic spine—the part of the spine that supports the rib cage in the middle and upper back. Compared to lower back (lumbar spine) and neck (cervical spine) pain, this ...

This can cause sharp, intense pain in the back and sides of the abdomen, potentially extending to the left rib cage area due to the involvement of the left kidney. Splenomegaly is an enlargement ...

"The bottom of my rib cage is numb & I have some shooting pain down my right leg so I'm stretching on my exercise ball. Phew!” Annoyingly, shooting leg pain – called sciatica because it’s caused by ...

We will never know all the ways Rafael Nadal had to stretch and massage and manipulate his body, how much pain medication he ...

I’ve been experiencing sharp pain under my rib cage and my reading tells me it could be gallstones. What exactly are gallstones? What causes them? How do ...

People can change. I, for instance, have finally become an engaged student. And I have the ruined posture to prove it.

Otherwise known (more appropriately) as kyphosis, the condition describes any rounding of the upper back. Here’s how to ...

Your deep core plays a vital functional role, whether you’re bopping about in everyday life or trying to nab a PR at the gym.

Looking for something to help you cope with stressful moments driven by closely held fears? Maybe it's just a breath away.

Painful Penney asked in a letter to the editor if anyone has a better solution for pain management. I had 20 years of pain building up and did two years of pain management here in Sun City. I ...

Directions: Begin with renegade rows to target the back and core, followed by hand-over-hand sled pulls for back and arm strength. Finish with farmer's carries to work the traps, shoulders, and core.