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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

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Exercises and Stretches for Herniated Disc Pain

Check out some of the best stretches and exercises for relieving herniated disc symptoms.

Spine Tumor Surgery More Effective Than Ever

MSKCC saw a 20% improvement in spinal tumor surgery success rate in the last 20 years. Find out why.

What Are the Best Cardio Machines for Back Pain?

Whether you’re at home or at the gym, a cardio machine can be a great form of treatment for most sore backs.

Exercise Ball or Desk Chair: Which is Better for Back Pain?

Could using an exercise ball or yoga ball instead of a chair help back pain from too much sitting? Research says probably not. Here’s why.

Don’t Let Back Pain Ruin Your Sex Life

Even sex can be rough (and not in a good way) when you have back pain, but we'll show you how to reclaim your sex life.

Is Back Pain Affecting Women’s Lifespans?

Women, especially after menopause, are more prone to back pain than men, but a 2021 study points out why that might be even more dangerous than previously suspected.

Spondy-WHAT? Demystifying 3 Spine Conditions that Sound Alike

The similarities between spondylitis, spondylosis, and spondylolisthesis end with the first seven letters. Learn how to tell the difference.

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