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    The Physical Pain of Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Back Pain Guide

    Does your back pain have you down? Learn about its causes, symptoms, tests, and treatments. Use this WebMD Health Guide to feel better, get support, and strengthen your back to help curb back pain.

    1. Overview & Facts

      1. What Is Back Pain?

        1. Managing Pain From Back Injuries
        2. Back Pain Basics
        3. Musculoskeletal Pain
        4. Slideshow: A Visual Guide to Low Back Pain

      2. Causes

        1. Causes of Back Pain
        2. Low Back Pain
        3. Herniated Disc
        4. Osteoarthritis
        5. Spinal Stenosis
        6. Ankylosing Spondylitis
        7. Spondylolisthesis
        8. Spine Curvature Disorder Types
        9. Slideshow: A Visual Guide to Sciatica
        10. Back Injuries

      3. Risk & Prevention

        1. Back Pain Risk Factors
        2. Back Pain During Pregnancy
        3. Preventing Back Pain

    2. Symptoms & Complications

      1. Upper, Middle, and Low Back Pain Symptoms
      2. Sciatica Symptoms
      3. Low Back Strain
      4. Nighttime Back Pain
      5. Should You See a Doctor?
      6. Cauda Equina Syndrome

    3. Diagnosis & Tests

      1. How is Back Pain Diagnosed?
      2. Choosing a Doctor for Back Pain
      3. Questions for Your Doctor About Back Pain
      4. What Kind of Back Problem Do You Have?
      5. Back Pain Tests
      6. Spinal X-Ray

    4. Treatments & Care

      1. Treatment Options

        1. OTC and Prescription Pain Relievers
        2. Chiropractic Care and Back Pain
        3. TENS and IDET for Back Pain
        4. Bioelectric Therapy for Back Pain
        5. Nerve Blocks for Back Pain
        6. Spinal Stimulation for Back Pain
        7. Physical Therapy
        8. TENS for Back Pain
        9. Sciatica Pain Relief
        10. Injections for Back Pain Relief
        11. Laminectomy
        12. Spinal Decompression Therapy

      2. Home and Natural Remedies

        1. Lower Back Pain Home Care
        2. Back Pain and Acupuncture
        3. Slideshow: Alternative Treaments for Long-Term Pain

    5. Living & Managing

      1. Sleep Tips for Back Pain
      2. Lifestyle Tips for Living With Chronic Pain
      3. Maintaining Intimacy When You're in Pain
      4. Slideshow: Good and Bad Exercises for Low Back Pain
      5. Slideshow: Everyday Activities With Low Back Pain

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