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Understanding your pain is the first step toward fixing it. These articles translate the latest spine research into practical information you can use.
My Back Really Hurts. What Should I Do? Whom Should I See?
Most back pain isn't serious and eases in days. Know the self-care basics, the warning signs needing medical care, and who to see first for lasting relief.
Back PainLumbar Spinal Stenosis: What It Is and What Can Be Done About It
Lumbar spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the space in your lower spine where nerves pass, most common in adults over 50. It causes back and leg pain that builds with standing or walking. It cannot be cured, but for most people it is highly treatable without surgery.
Back PainBack Pain Guidelines: What Do They Mean to You, the Back Pain Sufferer?
Back pain guidelines point to what generally works — exam, spinal manipulation, exercise, and self-care — but a primary spine practitioner tailors it to you.
Back PainDiscogenic Pain: When a Disc Is the Source of Your Lower Back Pain
Discogenic pain is lower back pain caused by inflammation or irritation of one of the discs in your spine. It is a clinical diagnosis made through history and exam, and it is treatable largely with active self-care.
Pain ScienceWhy Has My Pain Been So Severe for So Long?
If your pain has persisted far longer than expected, you're not imagining it. A mechanism called nociplastic pain may explain why - and understanding it is the first step toward getting the right treatment.