Back Pain Information

There is no shortage of back pain information, just as there is no shortage of back pain sufferers! In fact, it's estimated that nearly 90% of adults experience back pain at some point in the lives. The good news is that there are now excellent and proven strategies for preventing, curing, and/or managing this common condition. The following articles discuss back pain risk factors, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment options, and provide you with the information you need to avoid back pain if possible, or manage its symptoms if not.

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Back Pain Introduction

More than nine out of ten adults suffering back pain at some point in their lives. Although back - especially chronic back pain - can lead to mobility issues and disability, it can also be treated...

Back Pain Anatomy

The anatomy of back pain can be complex and sometimes difficult to pin down. Back pain can resonate from your vertebrae, facet joints, discs, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. Treatment will be based...

Back Pain Risk Factors

A common cause of visits to doctors' offices, back pain can come on at any time from overworking muscles, twisting the wrong way, or lifting heavy objects. In addition, lower back pain risk may...

Back Pain Diagnosis

Getting to a back pain diagnosis may involve a variety of tests and evaluations, including an X-ray, CT scan, MRI, and more. Once a diagnosis is made, your doctor will be able to begin a tailored...

Back Pain Treatment

Back pain treatment can vary greatly and may be treated with surgery, physical therapy, or medications. Treatment plans must be tailored to the your specific condition, including the cause or source...

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