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Read what these experts have to say about back pain, treatments, spine surgery, exercise, and more.

How Do You Treat Drop Foot?

by Jason M. Highsmith, MD
Garlic for Back Pain: Does it really work?

Test it out yourself! Spaghetti, Garlic and Oil. Buon Apetito!

by Dana Fawcett, RHN
Long-Term Effects of Whiplash

Can Whiplash Lead to Osteoarthritis and Spinal Stenosis?

by Jeffrey C. Wang, MD
Degenerative Disc Disease Treatments

Is Surgery Your Best Option?

by Richard D. Guyer, MD
4 Principles for Pain-Free Workdays

by Esther Gokhale
Will Acupuncture Work to Reduce My Stress and Back Pain?

How Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Relieve Back Pain

by Laurie Morse, LAc, MTOM
Broken Surgical Screw in the Spine

What Do You Do?

by Nicola V. Hawkinson, DNP, RN, RNFA

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Is the Weather Worsening Your Back Pain?

How changes in the weather may cause back pain to increase, and 6 tips to help you keep seasonal and weather-related pain at bay.

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Low back pain caused by sacroiliac joint dysfunction is a diagnosis that may be overlooked by your doctor. Tips how to talk with your doctor.

10 Back and Neck Pain Medication Safety Tips

Much can be lost in translation from the time your physician writes your prescription to when your pharmacist fills it. These 10 tips will help you advocate for your health in the complex world of prescription drugs.

Easing Back and Neck Pain While Breastfeeding

How can nursing mothers help reduce neck and back pain? Dr. Joshua Ammerman answers our questions and shares his thoughts how to keep the spine flexible and strong while breastfeeding.

What Is a Spinal Cord Stimulation Trial?

A spinal cord stimulation trial period is necessary if you are considering this treatment to reduce and manage your chronic back pain.

Slideshow: How to Keep a Healthy Spine

This slideshow shows you a sampling of easy exercises and stretches you can do every day to keep your back and neck strong.

CrossFit® Training: What You Need to Know

CrossFit is a training program that aims to enhance strength and aerobic conditioning. It brings together all types of people to improve physical well-being and cardiovascular fitness.

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How Do Doctors Diagnose and Treat Spondylosis?

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Spondylosis is osteoarthritis of the spine and is sometimes called degenerative arthritis. The symptoms may vary from mild and episodic to aggressive and painfully chronic.

Although spondylosis can be quite painful, most patients find non-surgical treatment to be effective at reducing and managing symptoms. Fortunately, most people with spinal osteoarthritis do not need surgery.

Learn about spondylosis—its symptoms, the diagnostic process, treatment options as well as tips to help you manage the disease while staying active.

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