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Back Pain - Common Causes of Upper and Lower Back Pain

Back pain is the result of many injuries and medical disorders. Learn about the many causes of back pain and how to get relief from this common ailment.

Common Symptoms of Low Back Pain

Sometimes pain coming from your back may be felt in other places, like your thigh or your leg. Learn how to determine if your pain is really coming from your back.

Maintain a Healthy Back for Golf Season

Keep you back healthy so you can have a successful golf season.

10 Things to Stop Doing if You Have Low Back Pain

Learn the ten things you should stop doing now to help treat your low back pain.

Tips to Prevent Back Pain While Traveling

Learn a few easy tips on how to prevent back pain while traveling.

Facet Arthropathy - A Cause of Back Pain

Facet arthropathy describes a condition when arthritis develops in the joints of the spine resulting in back pain.

Sacroiliac Joint Pain

Sacroiliac dysfunction is a condition that occurs when the sacroiliac joint becomes injured or inflamed and pain results.

Back Rehabilitation Program

After suffering from a back injury, it is important to begin a back rehabilitation program shortly after for a complete recovery.

The Benefits of Back Stretches

A daily exercise program including back stretches can help relieve back pain.

eCourse: Back Pain - Causes, Prevention & Exercises

If you suffer from back pain, you are far from being alone. Four out of five adults experience the symptoms of low back pain at least once in their lifetime. This six week e-course will take you through the common causes of back pain, back injury prevention, and helpful exercises.

Sciatca - Causes and Treatment of Sciatica

Sciatica results in low back pain that radiates down the leg. Learn the common causes and treatment options for sciatica.

Piriformis Syndrome

Piriformis syndrome occurs when the piriformis muscles compresses and irritates the sciatic nerve.

Back Pain - Cause and Prevention

Back pain is a cause of significant discomfort in four out of five people. It can be caused by muscular and ligamentous injury as well as a wide variety of pathological disorders. Stretching and proper ergonomic techniques can help decrease and prevent back pain and injuries.

Back Exercises

Back pain affects four out of five adults at least once in their lifetime. Exercises that stretch and strengthening the muscles of the back can help prevent back injuries.

Tips For Preventing Back Pain

Learn five tips to prevent back pain.

Lumbar Strain

A lumbar strain results from over stretching the muscles, tendons, or ligaments of the lower back.

Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis refers to a narrowing of the spinal canal. Find out what causes this and the symptoms that result.

Common Causes of Back Pain

There are many causes of back pain. Read my article to find out what some of the most common causes are.

Exercises to Reduce Back Pain

Strengthening and stretching back, stomach, and thigh muscles, can help you reduce or prevent problems with back pain. Learn what exercises are geared toward these muscles.

Herniated Disc

Herniated discs are a common cause of back pain. Learn what exactly this term means.

Lumbar Herniated Disc

Herniated discs commonly occur in the lumbar region of the spine. Find out what a herniated disc is and the available treatments.

Degenerative Disc Disease

Degenerative disc disease is a common cause of back pain. Review the symptoms, risk factors, and treatments of this disorder.

Piriformis Syndrome

Piriformis syndrome occurs when the piriformis muscle compresses the sciatic nerve and causes referred pain down the leg. Learn more about this condition by reading this inclusive article.

Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons discusses this disorder.

Sprain and Strain

Injuries affecting the muscles, tendons, and ligaments of the low back occur often. Learn more about sprains, strains, and their prognosis from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Compression Fractures in the Elderly

Vertebral compression fractures are a cause of significan back pain in the elderly. The American Family Physician provides an excellent review article on this condition.

Common Diagnostic Tests for Low Back Pain

Learn how your doctor diagnoses the cause of your low back pain.

Low Back Stretches for Golfers

Learn the best stretches to help maintain appropriate low back health for golf.

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