Treating Back Pain at Home
Avoid these common mistakes when treating back pain at home.
Back Pain Stretches and Exercises
Exercises you can do at home to help or prevent a sore back.
How to Prevent Back Pain
A family and sports medicine doctor shares his top tips for avoiding back pain.
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Weighing the Risks and Benefits of Back Surgery
Learn the risks and benefits of back surgery, and if you’re a good candidate.
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Decoding Back Pain
Knowing the symptoms and causes of different back pain can help you decide when it’s time to see a doctor.
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Back Pain Causes at Every Age
Your age is a key factor to determining the cause of your back pain – and what to do about it.
Ask an Expert
Joshua C. Richards, M.D.
Eden Medical Center
What is the difference between a bulging disk and a herniated disk?
There is no real difference between a herniated disc and a bulging disc. The discs are the cushions which allow motion between the vertebrae in your spine. As time goes on, or from an injury, the discs can weak... continue reading about What is the difference between a bulging disk and a herniated disk?
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