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Back Pain in Children
National Pain Foundation — While back pain is perhaps the most common pain complaint of adults and all adults have had back pain at some time in their life, back pain is much rarer in children and may be the initial symptom of an underlying disease process. This is ...More…
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Based in Arlington, VA, ACA is the largest professional association in the world representing doctors of chiropractic. ACA provides lobbying, public relations, professional and educational opportunities for doctors of chiropractic, funds research ...More…
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Is lower back pain a medical emergency
Insider Medicine — On a recent trip to Atlanta, we caught up with Alan Platt, a clinical instructor in the Department of Family Medicine and Preventive Medicine Physician Assistant program at the Emory School of Medicine. Mr. Platt also serves as the program ...More…
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Psychology of Pain
National Pain Foundation — Back and neck pain has become more prevalent in the United States. It is one of the most prevalent chronic pain conditions. As with other chronic pain conditions, back and neck pain can prompt feelings of depression, sadness and loss. Often ...More…
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APTA / Study: Physical Therapy is Effective for Low Back ...
American Physical Therapy Assoc — ALEXANDRIA, VA - A new review article published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons should help convince many patients with low back pain to consider physical therapy as a first line of treatment for their condition, ...More…
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Back-Saving Tips
Household chores can be a pain in the sacroiliac. Unless you're careful, routine activities around the home - washing dishes, vacuuming, even talking on the phone - can strain your back, including the sacroiliac area near the tailbone, and result ...More…
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Sprain or Strain of the Spine
National Pain Foundation — Pain from bulging discs compressing exiting nerve roots or radicular pain, which can lead to Sprain and strain are the most common causes of back and neck pain in children and young adults. The symptoms and signs of sprain and strain are usually ...More…
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NCCAM 1999-2009: Celebrating 10 years of rigorous research
National Institutes of Health — People suffering from chronic low back pain who received acupuncture or simulated acupuncture treatments fared better than those receiving only conventional care According to a recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.[1] The ...More…
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Frequently Asked Questions
National Pain Foundation — The following are some questions physicians are often asked about back and neck pain diagnoses and treatment. Other questions may occur to you as you talk to your physician or other health care provider. Q: Why is my back or neck... Apart from ...More…
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The Human Skeleton
National Pain Foundation — The spinal column is the center for control of our posture and provides our stability when we stand. It also allows for flexibility, so that we can do different things such as stand or sit, stretch backward or bend forward. We can even twist our ...More…
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FreeMD® Chronic Back Pain: Visit Virtual Doctor
Free MD — Definition Evaluation Underlying Cause Anatomy Trusted Sites Visit Virtual Doctor Chronic Back Pain Symptom Check-Up As the virtual doctor, I'll help you decide if you need to see a doctor and why. To do this, I will ask you some questions about ...More…
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FreeMD® Back Pain: Visit Virtual Doctor
Free MD — Definition Incidence Symptoms serious signs Evaluation Treatment specialist Home Care back exercises pain in adults pain in children warning signs Prevention exercises proper lifting proper posture Underlying Cause Anatomy Trusted Sites Visit ...More…