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What Is Spinal Stenosis?
Different types of spinal stenosis, including lumbar stenosis and cervical stenosis, have their own pain and symptom profiles.
Stretching for Back Pain Relief
Stretching is an effective way to relieve back pain by increasing flexibility and reducing muscle tension.
Sciatica Symptoms
There are several symptoms commonly associated with sciatica, as well as a few less common ones.
When Back Pain Is a Spine Compression Fracture
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Stiff Neck Symptoms and Causes Animation
A stiff neck is characterized by pain, soreness, and discomfort while attempting to turn the head in any direction.
Lower Back Pain Causes and Symptoms Video
Chronic pain in the lower back may be caused by the discs or the joints of the spine.
Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease Video
Lumbar degenerative disc disease refers to the symptoms of lower back pain and/or radiating pain, numbness or weakness in the legs stemming from a degenerated spinal disc
Sciatica Causes and Symptoms Video
Sciatica is leg pain caused by a problem in the low back. Watch an animated video that details the causes and symptoms of sciatica.
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Lower back pain can result from a number of possible causes. Learning about the specific symptoms of a slipped disc can help you understand if this condition may be the underlying cause of your pain.
Learn what simple things you can do to improve forward head posture.
Learn 5 tips that you may have not heard about before that may contribute to relieving your sciatica pain.
Leg weakness may cause sudden buckling, an unsteady gait, and possible falls. Here are a few possible conditions that may cause weakness in your legs.
Heating and icing therapies are popular at-home treatments for back pain. But which one is better for your pain and why? Read on to learn more.