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Risk Factors List

Age over 30

Back Injuries

Congenital anomaly of spine

Deformity of Spine

Degenerative disc disease

Heavy Lifting

Male Gender

Strenuous Exercise

Specific Risk Factors Articles

New Parents...Sore Backs

When it comes to parenting, back injury is an occupational hazard. New mothers, whose backs have just endured the stresses of pregnancy and birth, are particularly vulnerable. So are taller fathers and mothers who must bend farther than others to scoop up tots from playpens.

Source:StayWell

Anatomy of a Normal Spine

The spinal column is a stack of bones (vertebrae) that are separated by soft pads of tissue (disks). Each of these bones has a canal that runs top to bottom. Together these canals form a tunnel called the spinal canal.

Source:StayWell

Deformity of spine

The spine is a shaft comprised of over 25 small bones called vertebrae that support the upper body. The cervical spine (C-spine) is the upper portion, comprised of 7 vertebrae.

Source:HealthLine

Date:December 31, 2007

Overview of the Male Anatomy

Detailed anatomical description of the prostate gland, including simple definitions and labeled, full-color illustrations

Source:StayWell

Overview of the Male Anatomy

Detailed anatomical description of the prostate gland, including simple definitions and labeled, full-color illustrations

Source:StayWell

Overview of the Male Anatomy

Detailed anatomical description of the prostate gland, including simple definitions and labeled, full-color illustrations

Source:StayWell

Male Physical Development