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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

Popular Neck and Back Pain Articles

Battling Bertolotti Syndrome: What You Need to Know

Bertolotti syndrome might not be a usual suspect in lower back pain, but diagnostic detective work can uncover this common congenital condition.

Should Your Spinal Hardware Be Removed? Here’s How to Tell

Many 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.

Depression After Back Surgery Is Surprisingly Common

You might be surprised that depression after back surgery is a real thing, even if it relieves your pain. Learn to recognize the signs.

The Spine’s Self-Defense System

The spinal cord’s critical role means it needs to be defended and protected. Here’s how your body makes sure the spinal cord stays safe, and what can breach these defenses.

5 Keys to Gardening with a Bad Back

Don’t give up gardening because of back pain. Cultivate these cultivation habits to spare your back while you’re getting your green thumb on.

The Best Office Chairs for Back Pain in 2020

In the market for a new office chair that’ll ease your aching back? Check out our choices for the best office chairs for back pain.

Is Chronic Back Pain Stressing You Out? Here’s How to Deal

When back pain comes with stress, anxiety or depression, it can make coping even harder. Learn how to manage both pain and mental health.

The Scoop on 5 Popular Back Pain Products

Plenty of products claim to provide fast back pain relief. Here’s what experts say about which claims hold up.

Sciatica Self-care: 5 At-home Remedies for Low Back and Leg Pain

These 5 at-home sciatica therapies are good options for people who recently started experiencing sciatic nerve pain or whose low back and leg pain is not severe.

Home Workouts May Speed Your Recovery From ACDF Surgery

New research suggests that patients starting an exercise program right after surgery may have less pain and be less reliant on opioids.

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