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If you don’t suffer from back pain, there’s a good chance that someone in your family or your workplace does. About 80% of the population will suffer from back pain during their active lives. In fact, back pain is one of the most common work-related injuries; it is the second leading cause of missed workdays [...]

Back pain and back injuries are very common in our society. In fact, approximately 60 to 90 percent of all U.S. citizens will experience at least one back injury in their lives. Half of these people will experience multiple episodes of back problems. Many will undergo surgical procedures, and roughly 10 percent will see their [...]

One of the most common forms of injury many adults experience is low back pain. The back or spine is arguably the most complex section of the human body and because of this, back pain can have many different causes. Although there are many causes, one of the most common is a muscle strain and [...]

Internists and general practitioners are often the first to see patients with back pain. Depending on the cause and severity of pain, neurologists, orthopedists, physical medicine specialists, pain management specialists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other medical specialists may offer evaluation and treatment. Physical therapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, vocational rehabilitation counselors, and radiology technicians may all become involved [...]

A thorough differential diagnosis is important before any treatment is considered. There are times when alternative therapies may be most beneficial, and other times when more invasive treatments are needed.
A wide range of treatment is available for low back pain, depending on what is causing the pain and how long it lasts. Most people find [...]

The arrival at a diagnosis, in medicine, requires a history, physical exam, and tests. Generally, 85% of the diagnosis relies upon the history. When it comes to low back and leg pain, important questions include:
*when did the pain begin
*what precipitated it; [...]

Information on low back pain, arthritis, conditions, causes, diagnosis, symptoms, pain relief, prevention, surgery and other treatment options. Your back is a complex structure of bones, muscles and tissues. The lumbar region, where most pain is felt, supports the weight of the upper body. Back pain, one of the most common and painful ailments, can [...]

Most cases of lower back pain are due to benign musculoskeletal problems and are referred to as non specific low back pain. They are generally believed to be due to a sprain or strain in the muscles of the back and the soft tissues, especially if the pain arose suddenly during physical load to the [...]

Low back pain (or lumbago) is a common musculoskeletal disorder affecting 80% of people at some point in their lives. It accounts for more sick leave and disability than any other medical condition.[1] It can be either acute, subacute or chronic in duration. Most often, the symptoms of low back pain show significant improvement [...]

Proper body mechanics: Many options exist for individuals wishing to prevent back and neck pain. Learning proper body mechanics, such as bending, lifting, and twisting, is particularly important if the individual’s occupation involves repetitive bending, lifting, and twisting, as is the case with athletes and construction workers.
1.Quitting smoking: Smokers have diminished oxygen levels in their [...]