Do you suffer from chronic back pain? This guide from the Mayo Clinic will help you understand the causes of back pain and the numerous invasive and non-invasive treatments available.
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Take this assessment to see what can be done about those kinks in your neck and pains in your back.
My Electronic MD is a symptom checker which allows you to find likely causes of your symptoms in a relatively short period of time. After selecting your main complaint, you will be asked to select a scenario representing a constellation of symptoms that best fits your history, similar to the way physicians make diagnoses in the office.
Stretching and strengthening your back and supporting muscles can help to prevent future back pain. If you have 15 minutes a day, then you have enough time for these exercises from the Mayo Clinic which help to make your back stronger than ever.
Back pain is one of the most common complaints for which people see their doctors. Learn about the bones and muscles of your back and understand the most common causes of back pain including strains, sprains, spasms, herniated discs, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, and osteoporosis.