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Back pain commonly affects adults over 50, often stemming from weakened core muscles and poor posture. A simple yet powerful ...

Cracking your back provides temporary relief, but frequent or forceful attempts carry significant risks like nerve damage, muscle strain, and joint in ...

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

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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 ...