Katrina Carter, DPT, FNS, is a licensed travel physical therapist. She specializes in orthopedics and has a passion for providing education on nutrition for healing and overall health and wellness.

Causes of back and neck pain can include anything from a sudden injury to age-related changes over time. Spine-related pain is very common, with low back pain affecting up to 80% of people at some ...

ATLANTA — Taylor Mills never imagined she would cast her first ballot in a presidential election for a Black woman. A theater and performance major at Spelman College in Atlanta, Mills saw her ...

they are not ideal for those with chronic back pain especially upper back pain. 4. Polyurethane Foam PU foam as this foam is referred to in short is one of the most popular materials used in ...

It's a health challenge we face as we age, and it can make us look older than our years: the dreaded neck hump. If you've ...

Women may also experience hip pain from hormonal changes during ... radiates down to the lower buttocks, where the back of the hip meets the upper thigh. The pain may worsen when sitting for ...

A new mattress isn’t a cure-all for back pain. But if your current mattress is sagging and exacerbating your aches and pains, an upgrade may provide some relief. We’re looking at 11 of the ...

Throwing your back out is often caused by stiffness in the upper spine. Here’s how to prevent future pain. Throwing your back out is often caused by stiffness in the upper spine. Here’s how to ...

Here are the most helpful gadgets, devices, and tools I continue to use to help thwart back pain while I work ... a wearable puck that sticks to your upper back and tracks how “upright ...

Lower back pain when walking can occur for a variety of reasons. It can result from injuries, fatigue, or an underlying condition. Specific injuries, like muscle strains, can affect the ligaments in ...

Women seeking treatment for pain can wait 30 minutes longer in emergency departments than men, according to a recent study published in PNAS. The study was conducted by researchers in the United ...