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Back pain & neck pain
patient information
In-depth information to help patients understand, prevent,
and research treatments for back pain and neck pain—written
and peer reviewed by leading spine physicians |
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| What's New |
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| New Back Pain and
Neck Pain Features |
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 Where
does it hurt? Understanding low back pain
The type of back pain and its area of distribution
guide physicians in making an accurate diagnosis
and determining the appropriate treatment plan. This
article addresses some of the more common categories
of back pain, including axial back pain, referred
pain, and radicular pain. Read more...
By: Ari Ben-Yishay, MD
Pain-free travel
tips
For many people with back pain or neck pain, the prospect of a long trip can
be daunting. These travel tips can help to prevent the aggravation of back and
neck conditions with strategies for packing, lifting, stretching, and more. Read
more...
By: Ron Miller, PT
What is degenerative
disc disease?
Don't let the term "degenerative" confuse
you; degenerative disc disease does not
necessarily get worse with age. While the
disc degeneration is likely to progress
over time, the associated pain usually
does not get worse and in fact usually
gets better over time. Read more...
By: Peter F. Ullrich, Jr., MD
Clearing up the confusion about back problems
Since the back is such a complex anatomical structure,
it's no surprise that describing a patient's
back "problem" is complicated. This
article reviews common spinal anatomy terminology
and the usual sources of confusion, and clarifies
terms used for common back problems. Read more...
By: Pamela E. Verkuilen, APNP
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