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Back and Neck Pain
Most people have back and neck pain from time to
time. Some people have ongoing pain that gets in the way of their everyday
activities. Either way, our topics can give you helpful tips on how to treat,
manage, and avoid back and neck...
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Low Back Pain
Is this topic for you?This topic provides a
general overview of low back pain. If you have been diagnosed with a herniated
disc or spinal stenosis, see the topic
Herniated Disc or
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. What is low back pain?Low...
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Spine
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a
test that uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to make
pictures of the
spine. In many cases MRI gives different information
about structures in the body than can be seen...
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Low back pain: Exercises to reduce pain
Key pointsLow back pain is very common among
adults and is often caused by overuse and muscle strain or injury. Treatment
can help you stay as active as possible. And it will help you understand that
some continued or repeated back...
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History and physical exam for low back pain
A thorough history to evaluate
low back pain includes an assessment of:Your description of how the pain started,
including whether it was sudden or gradual.Pattern, intensity, and
duration of the current episode of low back pain (you...
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