Because nearly all cases of low back pain clear up in a short time and are not due to serious problems, a medical history and a brief physical examination are almost always sufficient.
Still, with very severe or chronic back pain, it is important that any serious medical causes as well as cauda equina syndrome and progressive nerve damage be ruled out first. If the doctor suspects a serious underlying cause, the approach to determining the origin of back pain involves answering three que...
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BOCA RATON, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Back pain is a huge problem in the United States, and there aren't a lot of successful treatments.... Read summary »
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Millions of Americans suffer from back pain. In fact, it's one of the most common medical problems. But according to chiropractor Todd Sinett, author... Read summary »
Researchers are reporting that though Americans are spending more money than ever to treat spinal problems, their back pain isn't getting better. A... Read summary »