Back Pain
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Know What to Do and What Not to Do Before Back Surgery
What are the dos and don’ts of preparing for back surgery? WebMD has the answers.
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Disk Fixes for Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain: WebMD explains how to fix a problem disk.
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Do You Need Back Surgery?
What are the reasons you might need back surgery? WebMD has the answers.
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New Implants and Surgery for Back Pain
WebMD looks into new treatments for back pain include less cutting for quicker healing. Implants can mimic your bone, or use electricity or drugs to numb the pain.
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Alternative Therapies for Low Back Pain
WebMD looks at ways to treat low back pain without drugs or surgery, such as acupuncture, yoga, massage, and biofeedback.
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10 Ways to Manage Low Back Pain at Home
WebMD provides you with 10 ways to ease lower back pain at home.
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Tips to Avoid Back Pain
Back pain affects millions of Americans. Get tips from WebMD for avoiding back pain at work and at home.
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12 Back Pain Remedies: Posture, Core Exercise, Flexibility, and More
If your back hurts, it might seem like a good idea to rest, but WebMD explains 12 better ways to reduce or eliminate your back pain.
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Find the Right Treatment for Your Back Pain
Examine your options and figure out which treatment might be right for you.
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Protect Your Back Every Day
Don't let back pain cramp your style. Get tips on protecting your back from pain and injury.
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When to See a Doctor for Back Pain
Severe back pain can be signs of a serious health issue. Find out when to see a doctor about back pain.
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Home Care for Lower Back Pain
How to care for your low back pain at home and when to see a doctor for back pain treatment.
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Medications for Back Pain
A guide to over-the-counter and prescription medications for back pain.
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Back Pain and Your Sex Life
Does chronic back pain impact your sex life? Expert tips to help keep sex enjoyable when you have low back pain.
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Back Pain and Emotional Pain
Chronic back pain can impact more than your physical health. Find out how to manage persistent back pain and its emotional effects.
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Top Causes of Low Back Pain
Most people experience lower back pain at some time in their lives. Here are the top causes of low back pain and tips for how to prevent it.
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How to Wreck Your Back
WebMD identifies five common triggers for back pain at home, work, and play, and provides tips for preventing back problems.
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Ease Back Pain With Core Strength Training
Suffering from chronic back pain? Try core strength training.
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VAX-D: Treating Back Pain Without Surgery
Experts discuss the effectiveness of a back pain treatment that offers an alternative to surgery.
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Back Pain: Alternative Approaches
Some people see alternative therapies as an option for low back pain.
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Back Exercises to Wow Them Coming and Going
Whether you're looking to strengthen your back to help with pain or just to look and feel better, experts say back exercises are a big part of the game.
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Help for Lower Back Pain
New treatments are improving the outlook for back pain sufferers.
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Avoiding Back Pain During Housework
Follow these five simple rules to protect your back while you do housework.
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Managing Back Pain at Night
Is back pain keeping you awake? Try these seven tips for sound sleep.
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Is Your Job a Pain in the Back?
"Back pain is probably the No. 1 reason for visits to doctor's offices, days off work, disability, and litigations," says Gary Starkman, MD, a neurologist in New York City who specializes in pain management.
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