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Back Pain Relief: Two People, Two Approaches That Worked

Meet Hollie Clarke and Mike Quincey. Two people in pain from different back-related problems: spinal nerve damage and spinal stenosis. Both found relief with different treatments. Here are their stories.

Back pain relief can take a variety of forms. Here, two people share what worked for them. One uses mindfulness; a spinal spacer was implanted in the other.
Patient Journeys: Living with Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that typically develops in early adulthood, causing back pain and the loss of flexibility.  Here, two individuals tell what it’s like to live with the condition.

Ankylosing spondylitis can cause bones and joints to fuse in the spine. Two people with AS share what it's like to live with this painful chronic condition.
Low Back Pain: When Traditional Therapies are Limited, Consider Mobile Health Apps

Smartphone users share how at-home apps have helped reduce their pain and increase ability.

Two apps, Curable and Kaia, provide individualized pain management strategies for relieving back pain and other chronic pain types.
About Back/Spine, Neck, and Shoulder Pain - The Statistics

Low back pain and neck pain are among the top contributors to chronic pain among adults.

About Back Pain, Spine Pain, and Neck Pain - The Statistics
Arachnoiditis: An Overview

Inside the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this rare spinal disorder that often presents with chronic back pain and leg pain.

Inside the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of arachnoiditis, rare spinal disorder that often presents with chronic back pain and leg pain.
Spine Pain: 3 Rare but Severe Conditions that Might Affect You

These little known back pain conditions have their roots in inflammation.

Inflammation on the spine can cause several rare but severe conditions that result in pain.
Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds Breaks His Silence About Ankylosing Spondylitis

Grammy Award-winning singer, Dan Reynolds, uses his voice to bring attention to ankylosing spondylitis, a painful inflammatory disease that primarily affects the spine.

Dan Reynolds, Grammy award-winning singer of Imagine Dragons, discusses why he finally decided to go public about the painful, inflammatory disease he's living with called ankylosing spondylitis.
Don't Get Hurt This Winter: Tips for Preventing Injury and Pain

Smart strategies and timely tips for what you can do to prevent being injured in the cold weather.

Expert tips and smart strategies for how to prevent injuries and pain during the winter months.
More Evidence that Exercise Prevents Low Back Pain

A recent review of medical literature revealed that exercise—not shoe inserts or other supportive devices—may cut your risk of developing back pain in half.

Learn why regular exercise may be the most effective way to prevent low back pain. It can cut your risk of developing the problem in half. 
Backpacks = Back Pain

9 Ways to Take the Load Off this School Year!

Back to school often means carrying hefty backpacks. But are those backpacks weighing down your child's spine? Read these tips on how to take the load off this school year.
Spinal Stenosis

Understanding Spinal Stenosis

Spinal Stenosis is a debilitating condition that affects multiple areas of the body, yet what are the underlining causes of the disease?
Low Back Pain Treatments

What Are the Best Treatments for Lower Back Pain?

Learn about common low back pain treatments, including medications, physical therapy, and massage.
Exams and Tests to Diagnose Low Back Pain

Diagnosing Lower Back Pain

Diagnosing low back pain involves a variety of exams and tests to make an accurate diagnosis. For example, you may need a bone scan and x-ray to detect the source of your pain. Find out more about these and other low back pain exams and tests.
The Empowered Patient’s Guide to Lower Back Pain

The odds of getting low back pain are high—80% of the population will experience it at some point in their lives. Good thing there have never been more or better ways to treat it. Our primer gives you all the critical info you need.

Low back pain has multiple causes and treatments. Top experts explain when it's serious, what you can do to relieve lower back pain, and answer all of your FAQS.
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