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WebMD Health - Back Pain
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10 Ways to Manage Low Back Pain at Home
Before you head to a back pain specialist, try these 10 ways to help ease low back pain at home.
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Attitude, Knowledge Can Relieve Back Pain
A positive attitude and a good grasp of health information may play a key role in managing chronic back pain, a study shows.
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New Immune System Clue to Low Back Pain
An immune system substance may contribute to causing the low back pain associated with herniated and degenerated discs, according to a new study.
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Alternative Approaches to Low Back Pain
Got back pain? Alternative therapies might help.
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Negative Outlook Prolongs Back Pain
People who suffer low back pain could be at increased risk for persistent or even disabling symptoms if they harbor strong fears that work or physical activity could be harmful or hinder their recovery, a new study says.
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Alternative Treatments for Low Back Pain
From acupuncture to biofeedback, natural ways to relieve lower back pain.
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Top Causes of Low Back Pain
Most people experience lower back pain at some time in their lives. Here are the top causes of low back pain and tips for how to prevent it.
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Prescription Drug Abuse: Who Gets Addicted?
pioid drugs can ease back pain. But they come with a risk of addiction. How can you balance the need for pain relief with the risk of narcotic abuse?
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Talk Therapy May Treat Low Back Pain
Cognitive behavioral therapy appears to be an effective treatment for chronic low back pain, new research suggests.
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Back Problems: 5 Common Causes and Prevention Tips
WebMD identifies five common triggers for back pain at home, work, and play, and provides tips for preventing back problems.
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Antidepressant Cymbalta Eases Back Pain
Cymbalta, a drug used to treat depression, fibromyalgia, and diabetic nerve pain, may also provide relief from hard-to-treat chronic low back pain.
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TENS Gets Thumbs Down as Back Pain Treatment
New guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology recommend against the use of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for the treatment of chronic low-back pain.
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Bouncing Back From Low Back Pain
Got a new case of low back pain? There's a good chance you'll recover completely within a year, a new study shows.
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