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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

Laser Spine Surgery: Help or Hype?

Laser spine surgery: Help or hype? Get our experts' assessments.

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Stay active when you have back pain. Find out if machines or free weights are better for back pain…and why.

My Sciatica Story: Learning to Cope with Low Back Pain

Writer Rosemary Black reflects on living and dealing with sciatica and what she’s learned from chronic pain.

The Dish on DISH: Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis

Learn about diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) and how to prevent it.

Cervical Vertigo: The Link Between Neck Pain and Dizziness

Here's what to do about neck pain and dizziness, also called cervical vertigo or cervicogenic dizziness.

Herniated Disc Treatment

Learn about herniated disc treatment options, including both non-surgical and surgical treatments.

4 Prep Tips for Successful Back Surgery

Prep for spine surgery the right away so your recovery goes more smoothly.

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