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Beware These Lumbar Stenosis Surgery PitfallsLumbar stenosis surgery isn’t always 100 percent successful. That’s why it’s important to carefully assess your personal risk factors before going under the knife.
No Spa, No Problem: Try Self-Massage at HomeIf you’re in dire need of a massage but your state is still locked down (thanks COVID-19!), don’t despair. Check out our experts’ tips for easing those aches in your back muscles.
What to Expect From a Spinal TapOdds are you’ve heard of a spinal tap—but you may not know exactly what it entails. Also called a lumbar puncture, it’s a procedure performed in the lower part of your back to diagnose a health problem, administer medicine, or assist with imaging.
How Do You Know When Back Pain Is Serious? Back pain usually goes away on its own, but what if it doesn’t? How do you know if your back pain is serious? Look for these red flags.
Summer Shoes Can Lead to Back Pain—Here’s What To Do About ItYour summer footwear choice can lead to low back pain. Here’s why you probably don’t want to choose flip-flops or sandals for back pain—and how to choose the right summer shoes instead.
Spine Injuries from an Accident: Get the BasicsCar accidents are a rising trend in spine injuries. Here’s what you need to know about accident-related injuries, treatment, recovery, legal issues and more.
Relapse of an Old Ailment in AmericaEditorial Board member Reginald Q. Knight, MD, on being a surgeon of color and current demands for justice.
Swimming for Back Pain: How to Soak up the Benefits When you find that sweet spot, swimming can offer myriad benefits when it comes to your back pain. Here’s how to discover the happy medium when starting a swimming routine.
Spinal Meningitis: Your Questions, AnsweredMeningitis: It’s not just for the brain. Spinal meningitis affects the protective lining of the spinal cord. Learn how to recognize it, and how it’s treated.
Back Pain and Drug Interactions: What You Need to KnowMedication can be an effective way to treat back pain, but it’s not as simple as just popping a pill when you need one. Learn how pain meds can interact with other medications you’re taking and conditions you may have.
The Straight Dope on CBD OilCBD oil is not medical marijuana and it cannot get you high. It may, however, give many people some relief from back pain. Find out what the research shows and how to ensure you get a quality product.
Can Running Help Back Pain? An Expert Weighs InDon’t let back pain stop you from doing what you love. If you love to run, lace em up! Just follow these tips for a back-safe session.
6 Tips for Hiking with—and without—Back PainIf hiking was previously a pastime you loved only to be halted by back pain, or, if you want to start hiking for the first time, you’ll be happy to know that there are things you can do to alleviate back pain during and after a hike.
What to Do About Back Pain When You Can’t See Your DoctorStay-at-home orders often mean you can’t see your ortho or neurosurgeon for back pain, but you still have options. From PT to telemedicine, here’s what to do instead.
Should Your Spinal Hardware Be Removed? Here’s How to TellMany spine procedures use hardware like plates, screws and rods to stabilize your spine. But what happens when hardware breaks or gets infected? Find out here.
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