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

Degenerative Disc Disease Treatments

Is Surgery Your Best Option?

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

by Esther Gokhale
Should I Have a Second Spine Surgery?

by Reginald Q. Knight, MD, MHA
Is Pregnancy Causing My Low Back Pain or Is It Something Else?

by Jason M. Highsmith, MD
Spine Surgery Recovery - The Benefits of Hydrotherapy

by Neel Anand, MD
Can Pilates Improve My Posture and Help Prevent Upper Back Pain?

by Dana L. Davis, MPT, MTT
Can Acupuncture Help Treat My Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis?

by Laurie Morse, LAc, MTOM

Popular Neck and Back Pain Articles

Seasonal Affective Disorder and Back Pain: What’s the Connection?

SAD is a form of depression, and back pain can be a very real symptom of this disorder.

Enjoy Your Hobbies Without Back and Neck Pain

Everyone needs hobbies; you can’t just work all day every day. But make sure your hobbies are safe for your spine by following this guide.

Back Pain from Driving: 9 Tips to Help Your Back on a Road Trip

Back pain from driving can be a real problem on road trips. Follow our tips to save your back when you’re travelling.

Don’t Lose Muscle Mass When You Have Chronic Back Pain

Sarcopenia—losing muscle mass—and back pain tend to go hand-in-hand. Our expert has tips for keeping your body fit and your back healthy in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond.

Back Pain? Could Be Your Hips

A 2020 study suggests a total hip replacement solved accompanying back pain in more than four out of five cases. Find out more.

For Sciatica, Medication May Not Be the Answer

New guidelines from the UK discourage the use of medication for sciatica. What do North American spine specialists think? Find out here.

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