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Non-Surgical Treatment Options for Back Pain

Chronic back pain is one of the most common medical conditions in the US, impacting as many as eight in ten Americans at some point in their life. Long-lasting relief can be hard to find. Before…

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How to Relieve Acute Back Pain

Lower back pain is the second most common reason Americans visit their doctor. Acute back pain can be caused by an injury or have an unexplained, sudden onset and can be quite debilitating. Andrew…

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Is Endoscopic Spine Surgery Right for You?

If you or a loved one are experiencing issues like spinal stenosis or an impacted disk, you may be considering spinal surgery. This may seem like a complicated operation with a very long recovery…

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Health Hack: Yoga to Help With Lower Back Pain

Chronic lower back pain is one of the most common types of pain in the United States. Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen says yoga can reduce lower back pain and may be a cheaper alternative to…

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A Holistic Approach to Back Pain

Anyone who has had back pain—and that’s nearly all of us—knows how debilitating it can be. Even more frustrating is that for many, that pain comes back, again and again, no matter…

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Weak Bones Can Lead to Serious Back Problems

As we age, our bones become weaker, meaning we’re more likely to suffer breaks, sprains and fractures. For some people, a vertebral fracture in the spine, also known as a fragility fracture,…

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ER or Not: Severe Back Pain

Should you go to the ER for back pain? In this episode of ER or Not, emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen details the two symptoms you should be looking for that could be signs of something…

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Sciatica? Maybe You’re Sitting Too Much

Sciatica is a general term for pain related to the legs and issues with spinal nerves. Surprisingly, injury is not the most common cause of this painful condition. David Petron, MD, a sports…

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What's Causing the Shooting Pain in My Leg?

Sciatica is a pain that originates from the back but shoots down the legs to the foot. It’s often described as an electrical sensation accompanied by sharp pain. Sciatica can affect patients of…

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When Should You See a Doctor for Your Neck and Back Pain?

Neck and back pain are common, but if you have recurring pain, you might wonder if there’s something going that’s contributing to your chronic cricks. Spinal surgeon Erica Bisson, MD,…

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Daily Exercise—Instead of Meds—to Reduce Back Pain

Back problems are painful. You might be thinking that more movement will cause more pain, so medication is your safest bet. But medicine is neither the only nor the best treatment for back pain. Dr.…

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Suffering From Chronic Back Pain? Some Options Before Surgery

If physical therapy or medications haven’t helped your chronic back pain, what do you try next? Dr. Tom Miller and Dr. Richard Kendall talk about one option—an epidural injection. They…

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Preventing Neck and Back Pain in Cyclists

The positions that cyclists get into both on mountain and road bikes can put a lot of strain on the neck and back. Dr. Tom Miller talks to osteopath Dr. Rich Kendall, chair of the Department of…

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