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Understanding Back Pain

It's one of the top reasons people go to the doctor, but most back pain gets better without surgery. Learn how to ease the pain and spot signs of a serious problem.

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Facts on Back Pain

Tips For A Healthier Back

Signs Your Back Pain May Be Serious

10 Questions To Ask Your Doctor

Back Pain Myths

Additional Resources

Some Causes of Back Pain


Scoliosis	Lumbar Stenosis

Disc Herniation	Degenerative Disc Disease

Getting Back to Normal

Got a bad back? Physical Therapist Kathy Shillue provides five tips on how to prevent further pain and injury.

Exercise After A Back Injury

Back Gizmos: Do They Work?

Most Back Pain Can Be Treated Without Surgery

Take Our Back Pain Poll!

More On The Back

Managing Adult Scoliosis

Pregnancy and Back Pain Often Go Hand In Hand

Are Your Shoes Causing Your Back Pain?

Suffering From Back Problems? You May Need To Quit Smoking

The Spine Over Time

A slip on the ice left Marianne McCartney with a fracture in her spine. Now, a new technique called Kyphoplasty is repairing the damage and getting patients back to their daily activities.
Learn more.

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The Aging Spine: Spinal Stenosis

Preventing Osteoporosis

Dr. Michael Groff
talks about
Spinal Stenosis.

Download the Spinal Stenosis Podcast

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Answers To Your Questions!

Due to the volume of questions, not all questions will be answered. Selected questions will be posted in the "Answers to Your Questions" section. For advice about your medical care, please consult your physician.

Next Month: Advances in Surgery

Are you in need of surgery? Learn the latest techniques. Plus, when to seek a second opinion and questions to ask your doctor.
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