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Back and Neck Pain
Most people have back and neck pain from time to time. Some people have ongoing pain that gets in the way of their everyday activities. Either way, our topics can give you helpful tips on how to treat, manage, and avoid back and neck...

Low Back Pain
Is this topic for you?This topic provides a general overview of low back pain. If you have been diagnosed with a herniated disc or spinal stenosis, see the topic Herniated Disc or Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. What is low back pain?Low...

Back Problems and Injuries
Most people will have a minor back problem at one time or another. Our body movements usually do not cause problems, but it's not surprising that symptoms develop from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or injury. Back problems and injuries...

Anticonvulsants for chronic low back pain
carbamazepineTegretolgabapentinNeurontinphenytoinDilantinpregabalinLyricatopiramateTopamaxAnticonvulsants are used to help control or prevent abnormal increases in brain electrical activity.Anticonvulsants can reduce some persistent ...

Interactive Tool: Should I Consider Surgery for My Low Back Problem?
Click here to find out whether surgery may help reduce the symptoms of a back problem.This interactive tool will not diagnose a back problem, but it will tell you whether surgery might help reduce or get rid of symptoms related to your ...

Back and Neck Pain

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Most people have back and neck pain from time to time. Some people have ongoing pain that gets in the way of their everyday activities. Either way, our topics can give you helpful tips on how to treat, manage, and avoid back and neck pain.

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Last Updated: December 8, 2009

Author: Shannon Erstad, MBA, MPH

Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine

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