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Natural Back Pain Relief: 16 Choices for Lasting Comfort.
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Causes of Lower Back Pain
Low back pain causes typically include muscle strain, ligament sprain, disc problems, joint dysfunction, and nerve root irritation.
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Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain Animation
Vertebrogenic pain is a distinct type of chronic pain that originates from damaged vertebral endplates. It is more common in the low back, or lumbar spine, between the L3 and S1 spinal levels.
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What Causes Neck Spasms?
Neck spasms can arise from muscle strain, poor posture, stress, or overuse. Underlying conditions may also trigger them.
Lower Back Pain Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Low back pain can come from a variety of causes and presents certain common symptoms.
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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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Sciatica Treatment Video
Sciatica treatments will vary depending on whether the pain is in its early stages or if it is chronic.
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Basivertebral Nerve Ablation Animation
Basivertebral nerve ablation is a procedure used to treat chronic low back pain originating from damaged vertebral endplates.
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Cervical Herniated Disc Treatment Animation
A cervical herniated disc is a condition where the soft inner core of a spinal disc pushes through a tear or weak point in the tough outer layer.