A stiff back could be caused by muscle strain, arthritis, stress, or poor posture. Treatment is based on the underlying cause and may involve light exercises, over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication, ...

It's been a strange few weeks for Vikings Pro Bowl tight end T.J. Hockenson. For a decent amount of time now, he hasn't taken part in any team periods at practice. He comes out every day, warms up and ...

In the list of amazing benefits a consistent Pilates practice confers, one stands head and shoulders above the others: improving spine health. While strength training is supreme for building bone ...

Why it works: When most of us sit, we round our backs forward into kyphosis (essentially, a fancy term for slouching). This ...

Red light therapy may be beneficial for back pain management. Learn our top picks of RLT for back pain devices in this review ...

The good news for the Vikings? T.J. Hockenson has recovered from his ear infection. The bad news? Now he is dealing with lower-back stiffness. As a result, the star tight end was a limited participant ...

Just as left-handed pitcher Kyle Freeland was starting to round into form, the Colorado Rockies lost the veteran for at least two weeks due to a lower back injury. The Colorado Rockies have placed ...

Coach Kevin O'Connell suggested Monday that placing Mullens (back) on injured reserve is a possibility, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports. Mullens was inactive for Sunday's Week 5 game against the ...

Tight end T.J. Hockenson continued to be limited in practice Wednesday, but coach Kevin O'Connell said this time he's dealing with lower back stiffness that he reported to the team. Hockenson is ...