Low Back Pain Learning Center

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Pain felt in your lower back may come from the spine, muscles, nerves, or other structures in that region. It may also radiate from other areas like your mid or upper back, a hernia in the groin, or a problem in the tes...

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Symptoms
Low back pain (LBP) is a common complaint-second only to cold and flu as a reason why patients seek care from their f...
Causes
You'll usually first feel back pain just after you lift a heavy object, move suddenly, sit in one position for a long...
Tests
Low back pain (LBP) is a common complaint-second only to cold and flu as a reason why patients seek care from their f...
Treatments
Many people will feel better within one week after the start of back pain. After another 4-6 weeks, the back pain wil...
Alternative Therapies
Low back pain (LBP) is a common complaint-second only to cold and flu as a reason why patients seek care from their f...
Complications
Low back pain (LBP) is a common complaint-second only to cold and flu as a reason why patients seek care from their f...
Prevention
Exercise is important for preventing future back pain. Through exercise you can: Improve your posture; Strengthen you...
Doctor Specialties
Call 911 if you have lost bowel or bladder control. Otherwise, call your doctor if you have: Unexplained fever with b...

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