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4 Things to Know Before Taking NSAIDs for Lingering Back Pain

More isn’t always better—and you'll want to be careful about combining drugs.

Here Are the Back Pain Remedies That Actually Work, According to Science

Plus a few that you should definitely steer clear of.

5 Ways to Make Car Rides a Little Easier If You Have Back Pain

Because bumper-to-bumper traffic can be excruciating enough.

SI Joint Problems Are a Sneaky Cause of Back Pain. Here’s What to Know

Pregnancy, injury, and playing sports can do a number on them.

6 Types of Arthritis That Can Cause Back Pain

Don’t write off persistent aching just because you’re young.

5 Seemingly Harmless Habits That Can Really Hurt Your Back

Turns out, there’s a right way—and a really, really wrong way—to pick something up.

What to Do If Back Pain Is Taking a Toll on Your Mental Health

Setting boundaries and pacing yourself is really important, to start.

How to Fly On a Plane Without Wrecking Your Back

From booking tips to packing strategies, here’s exactly how to have a more comfortable flight.

7 Small but Effective Ways to Relieve Back Pain

A few tiny tweaks to your daily routine can go a long way.

How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep When You Have Chronic Back Pain

Here’s what pain specialists say they’d do if they were you.

Yes, You Really Should Avoid Taking Ibuprofen When Drinking—Here’s Why

Popping a pill to prevent a hangover? Read this.

5 Tips for Exhausted New Parents Who Are Also Dealing With Migraine

The debilitating symptoms don’t stop just because you have a baby at home—but these strategies can help.

How to Make a Migraine Game Plan If You Have a Demanding Job

Trying to push through attacks can lead to a vicious cycle of more headaches—and more sick days.

How to Explain Your Migraines to Family Members Who Don’t Exactly Get It

Because too many people still think it’s “just a headache.”

7 People With Crohn’s Share Their Advice for People Who Just Got a Diagnosis

“You’re worthy of loving yourself and giving yourself the best care possible.”

How Long Should You Expect to Be on Crohn’s Disease Treatment?

Remission is a sign that your medication plan is working.

15 Reasons to Finally Give Running a Try

It’s about way more than fast times and finish lines.

Long COVID Is Keeping So Many Young People Out of Work

It’s hard to do your job when you’re exhausted, in pain, or emotionally depleted.

Why Do My Migraine Attacks Get So Much Worse in the Winter?

Here’s what you can do to feel better on those cold, dreary days.