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Symptoms and Causes
The origin of the pain is often unknown, and imaging studies may fail to determine its cause. Disk disease, spinal arthritis, and muscle spasms are the most common diagnoses. Other problems can also cause back pain, however.
Muscle and Ligament Injuries/Lumbar Strain
Strain and injury to the muscles and ligaments supporting the back are the major causes of low back pain. The pain is typically more spread out in the muscles next to the spine, and may be associated with spasms in...
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Missed Periods: When Do They Mean Menopause?
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First Aid for Back Pain
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Cars, commuting may cause back pain
Americans' work commutes are getting longer, and the long car rides are literally getting on people's nerves--particularly the nerves in the back.... Read more »
Painful menstrual periods
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Painful menstrual periods are periods in which a woman experiences crampy lower abdominal pain, sharp pain that comes and goes, aching pain, or... Read more »
Radiofrequency Denervation for Low Back Pain is Safe and Effec...
Source: eOrthopod
Surgeons commonly use radiofrequency (heat) energy to cut small sensory nerves around the facet (spinal) joints that are causing patients' low back... Read more »
Catastrophizing and Pain Expectations Related to Time with Non...
Source: eOrthopod
Spinal pain, or back pain, is very common in the Western world. In fact, it affects up to 80 percent of people at least one time in their life.... Read more »
Back Pain and Sciatica: Introduction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit their doctor. According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin... Read more »
7 Surprising Causes of Back Pain
THAT caused my back pain? Many of us have hurt our backs by lifting heavy things, falling, or taking a bad step on stairs or ladders. But experts say there are some everyday back pain triggers that many people aren't even aware can hurt their...
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