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Health Encyclopedia: Back Pain And Sciatica Risk Factors

Risk Factors

In most known cases, pain begins with an injury, after lifting a heavy object, or after making an abrupt movement. Not all people experience back pain after such events, however. A number of conditions may make people more or less susceptible to low back pain. In 85% of back pain cases, the causes are unknown.

Aging Process

Intervertebral disks begin deteriorating and growing thinner by age 30. One-third of adults over 20 show evidence of herniated disks (although only 3% of these disk...

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Expert & Community Posts

Anti-Depressants and Chronic Low Back Pain: Not Always a Happy Solution

By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

My last post looked into the benefit of some drugs with an anti-depressant effect in the... Read more »

New Guidelines for Low Back Pain Treatment

By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

Last month, the American Pain Society added to its recommendations to health care providers... Read more »

First Aid for Back Pain

By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

Many would argue that back pain is inevitable and for some it becomes a sudden reality. Bending... Read more »

Dual Use of Prescription and Over-the-Counter NSAIDs

By Christine Miller , Health Expert

Nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used to treat the pain and swelling of... Read more »

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Health Guide

Back Pain and Sciatica: Medications and Alternative Treatments

and Alternative TreatmentsThe most commonly prescribed medications for the treatment of back pain are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These drugs block prostaglandins, the... Read more »

Sacral Nerve Stimulation for Urge Incontinence

Other ProceduresThe sacral nerves, located in the tail bone, appear to play an important role in regulating bladder control. A sacral nerve stimulation system (InterStim) is now available for... Read more »

Back Pain and Sciatica: Surgery

SurgeryDiskectomy is the surgical removal of the diseased disk. The procedure relieves pressure on the spine. It has been performed for 40 years with increasingly less invasive techniques being... Read more »

Endometriosis: Lifestyle Changes

Dietary FactorsSome women report relief by avoiding dairy products and having a diet rich in fiber and low in saturated (animal) fats. Fiber-rich foods (such as fruits and... Read more »

Foot Pain: Heel Pain

Heel PainThe heel is the largest bone in the foot. Heel pain is the most common foot problem and affects 2 million Americans every year. It can occur in the front, back, or bottom of the heel.... Read more »

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