UCSF neurologist Dr. Shirvalkar studies nerve-to-brain connections to find new ways to treat chronic back pain.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The nervous system is considered your body's command center for a reason. Made up of your brain, spinal ...

Whether it's a dull, underlying ache in your spine or a piercing stab, chronic back pain affects roughly one in four Americans. UC San Francisco's Prasad Shirvalkar, MD, Ph.D., neurologist and pain ...

Shelby told Newsweek: "The bigger I got, the more I'd ignore things because I just assumed they'd blame it on the weight." ...

If you’ve never experienced low back pain, just wait. Up to 80 percent of us end up suffering it at some point during our ...

The best way to tell if you’re getting what you’re paying for each month is by running a simple internet speed test. We'll show you how. Joe Supan is a senior writer for CNET covering home technology, ...

1. Lie on your back. Bring your knees to your chest. 2. Wrap your arms around your legs. 3. Extend one leg out straight while ...

Being a carpenter can take a toll on your body — just ask Craig Willis. As an interior finish carpenter, he’s an artisan ...

Slouching spine? Pre-posture-ous! Our spines are the scaffolding for the body, and unfortunately, proper posture has become a common casualty of our increasingly sedentary culture. The immediate ...

Brandi Jones has over two decades of experience as a nurse in an acute care setting. Her clinical background includes pediatrics, medical-surgical, and women's health. She also specializes in ...

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