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 Overview Back pain is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor or miss work, and it is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Fortunately, you can take measures to prevent or relieve most back pain episodes. If prevention fails, simple home treatment and proper body mechanics often will heal your back within a few weeks and keep it functional. Surgery is rarely needed to treat back pain. Symptoms Back pain can range from a muscle aching to a shooting, burning or stabbing sensation. In addition, the pain may radiate down your leg or worsen with bending, twisting, lifting, standing or walking. When to see a doctor Most back pain gradually improves with home treatment and self-care, usually within a few weeks. Contact your doctor if your back pain: Persists past a few weeks Is severe and doesn't improve with rest Spreads down one or both legs, especially if the pain extends below the knee Causes weakness, numbness or tingling in one or both legs Is accompanied by unex...

 You’re swamped with a huge project when your boss suddenly asks you to complete another urgent assignment that’s due tomorrow. Your heart’s beating a mile a minute, and you’re wondering how you’re going to get this all done. But, somehow, you’re going to try to make it work. Too much stress will overwhelm you, but too little stress leaves you bored and unmotivated. The right amount of stress motivates you to succeed instead of making you crack under pressure. Your tendency to thrive or choke under pressure is ultimately based on the Yerkes-Dodson Law: Moderate stress up to a certain point can actually improve your performance. But beyond that point, your performance suffers. Stress management is built into your brain’s chemistry. Here’s the science behind your body’s stress levels, so you can maximize your productivity. Stress and Performance Imagine that you’re focused on sending a few quick emails before you head out for lunch. You’re able to zone out of your surroundings until ...