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Overview
& Facts
Back pain may be mild or extreme, quick
or constant. What raises your risk -- and what can you do about it? Learn
about back pain’s causes, risks, and prevention.
What Is Back Pain?
Spine
Anatomy and Back Pain
Learn about the spine and get basic
information on back pain.
Causes
What
Are the Causes of Back Pain?
Did
you hurt your back playing sports or showing off your disco moves? Or was it
an accident, illness, or being overweight?
Causes
of Lower Back Pain
Find out about common causes of low back
pain.
Herniated
Disc
Problems with the spine’s discs may
play a role in back pain.
Related
Guide: Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis, the most common type of
arthritis, can involve the spine.
Spinal
Stenosis
If the spinal canal narrows, back pain
may result.
Ankylosing
Spondylitis
Learn about ankylosing spondylitis, a
spine condition that causes back pain.
Are You at Risk?
What
Are the Risk Factors for Back Pain?
Explore the risk factors for low back
pain.
Related
Guide: Back Pain During Pregnancy
Pregnant with an aching back? Many
pregnant women can relate. Here’s help.
Prevention
Preventing
Back Pain
Use these tips at home, work, and play
to guard your back.
Related
Guide: Spinal Compression Fracture - Cut Your Risk
Strengthening back muscles and other
strategies can help, especially with spine osteoporosis.
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