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Lower back pain is rather common amongst people; especially over time as we age.Typically when you think of back pain you do not first think of children. You generally think of adults who are growing old and have rigorous jobs constantly forcing them to use their back. However, there are a number of causes for [...]

Some women would think that it’s really quite unfair that they should experience menstruation while the men don’t. This may be especially upsetting with the accompanying premenstrual syndrome symptoms such as feeling bloated, irritability or female lower back pain. Lower backpain in women is quite common. In fact, any kind of back pain in both [...]

Lower back pain is estimated to affect 8 in 10 people at some point during their lives. It is one of our society’s most common medical problem. Back pain becomes more common with age. Often the first attack happens between 30 to 40 years of age. Good posture and proper lifting techniques are know to [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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; was there an injury, or did it occur spontaneousluy? *does it stay [...]

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 [...]