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Causes of Lower Back Pain

Examine the most common causes of lower back pain including muscle strain, herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis and more.
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When Is a Stiff Neck Serious?

There are several symptoms that could indicate a potentially serious underlying medical condition when they appear alongside neck pain.
Lumbar spine showing incision point of fusion.
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Lumbar Spinal Fusion Surgery

Spinal fusion is designed to stop the motion at the segment of the spine that is the cause of the patient's pain.

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Weak spots in the disc of the lumbar spine.
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Herniated Disc Video

See how a herniated disc occurs and how it can cause pain and other symptoms depending on the location of the disc herniation

Inflamed disc between two vertebrae, highlighted in red to indicate pain
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What Is Degenerative Disc Disease?

Don't let the term "degenerative" confuse you—degenerative disc disease does not necessarily get worse with age, but it can lead to intense pain.

Posterior view of the cervical spine showing spinal stenosis.
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Cervical Spinal Stenosis Video

Learn about cervical stenosis and its symptoms, causes and treatment options in this interactive cervical spinal stenosis video.

Posterior view of the whole body with sciatica in the left leg.
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Sciatica Treatment

Explore sciatica treatment options to help relieve or alleviate sciatica pain, including non-surgical methods, pain medications and sciatica surgery.

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7 Possible Causes of Pain Under Your Shoulder Blade

Pain in the shoulder blade region is fairly common and can be quite painful and limiting. It can have many causes, ranging from a muscle strain to a more serious condition that requires immediate medical attention.

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2 Walking Tips to Avoid Sciatica Pain

Walking is a simple, low-impact exercise that can help relieve your sciatica. Follow these two tips to maintain good posture while walking and avoid further irritation of your sciatic nerve roots.

Superior view of a herniated disc.

Lumbar Herniated Disc: What You Should Know

A lumbar herniated disc causes symptoms of sciatica and possible foot pain, numbness or weakness. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for a herniated disc in the lumbar spine.
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Exercise and Back Pain

Learn why active back exercises – as opposed to rest – are often more effective in treating lower back pain.