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Lower Back Pain Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Peer-Reviewed Article

Low back pain can come from a variety of causes and presents certain common symptoms.

Vertebrae of the spine showing pain at the facet joints
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Overview

Axial Back Pain: Most Common Low Back Pain
Answers to Common Spondylosis Questions
Coccydynia (Tailbone Pain)
A Guide to Lower Left Back Pain
The Myths and Reality of Back Pain and Back Problems
Low Back Pain with Referred Pain
Juvenile Disc Disorder
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Lower Right Back Pain from Internal Organs
The Truth About Back Cracking and Grinding
Vertebrogenic Pain: Everything You Need to Know
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Osteomyelitis, a Spinal Infection
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Lower Right Back Pain: Tissues & Spinal Structures
Lower Left Back Pain from Internal Organs
Pulled Back Muscle and Lower Back Strain
Back Pain and Sex
Understanding Low Back Pain (Lumbago)
Spondylosis: What It Actually Means
A Guide to Lower Right Back Pain
Lower Left Back Pain from Spinal Structures
Low Back Pain in Older Adults
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Video

Treatment for Back Pain Flare-Ups Video
Coccydynia (Tailbone Pain) Video
Lower Back Pain Causes and Symptoms Video
Video: What is Lumbago?
Causes of Back Muscle Spasms Video
Lower Back Pain Treatment Video
Cauda Equina Syndrome Video
Lower Back Strain Video
Video: 6 Overlooked Remedies for Lower Back Pain Relief
Video: What Is Your Back Muscle Spasm Telling You?
Video: Understanding Different Types of Back Pain
How to Relieve a Back Muscle Spasm Video
Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain Animation
Lower Back Muscle Strain or Sprain Video
Got Buttock Pain? Discover What’s Causing It and How to Fix It Video
What Is Non-Specific, Mechanical Low Back Pain? Video
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Symptoms

Coccydynia (Tailbone Pain) Symptoms
Red Flag Signs and Symptoms of Back Pain Infographic
Symptoms of Vertebrogenic Pain
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Symptoms
Back Pain Red-Flags for Emergency Room vs. Physician Consults
Lower Back Pain Symptoms
Cauda Equina Syndrome Symptoms
3 Lower Right Back Pain Symptoms That Require Immediate Medical Attention
Lower Back Pain Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Osteomyelitis Symptoms
What Is Your Back Muscle Spasm Telling You?
Lower Back Muscle Strain Symptoms
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Causes and Diagnosis

Diagnosing the Cause of Lower Back Pain
Diagnosis of Coccydynia (Tailbone Pain)
Severe Lower Back Pain When Sitting or Bending
Understanding the Causes of Tailbone Pain
4 Common Causes of a Stiff Back Infographic
Osteomyelitis Diagnosis
Coccydynia (Tailbone Pain) Causes
Can GERD Cause Back Pain?
4 Reasons You May Have a Stiff Back
When Back Pain May Be a Medical Emergency
Diagnosing Lower Back Pain
Myths about Causes of Back Pain and Back Problems
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Causes
What Causes Back Pain and Shortness of Breath?
This Overlooked Pelvis Problem Might Be Causing Your Lower Back Pain
Why Does My Lower Back and Hip Hurt?
Causes of Lower Back Pain
Causes of Cauda Equina Syndrome
3 Causes of Back and Testicular Pain
5 Ways Motion Causes Low Back Pain
What Causes Sharp Lower Back Pain?
Causes and Diagnosis of Lower Back Strain
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Treatment

With Low Back Pain, Simple Remedies Are Often Best
Treatment for Coccydynia (Tailbone Pain)
Surgery for Lower Back Pain
Exercising with Lower Back Pain: Should You Work through the Pain?
First Aid for Intense Pain from a Pulled Lower Back Muscle
Pulled Back Muscle Treatment
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Treatment
Non-Surgical Treatments for Lower Back Pain
Electrotherapy: The Lower Back Pain Treatment You've Never Heard Of
Should I Use Ice or Heat for My Lower Back Pain?
General Remedies for Low Back Pain in Older Adults
5 Back Care Mistakes to Avoid
Treatments for Cauda Equina Syndrome
How to Treat Lower Back Pain Caused by Stress
How to Treat Lower Right Back Muscle Strain
7 Ways to Relieve Back Pain Naturally
Treatment for Vertebrogenic Back Pain
Osteomyelitis Treatments
Coccygectomy Surgery for Coccydynia (Tailbone Pain)
Top 3 Over-the-Counter Remedies for Back Pain (Plus a Fourth)
6 Overlooked Remedies for Lower Back Pain Relief
Immediate Treatment for a Back Muscle Strain
Exercises for Lower Back Muscle Strain
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Wellness

3 Beginner Yoga Poses for Lower Back Pain Relief
7 Tips to Protect Your Lower Back
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