Back Pain
Also called: Backache, LumbagoIf you've ever groaned, "Oh, my aching back!", you are not alone. Back pain is one of the most common medical problems, affecting 8 out of 10 people at some point during their lives. Back pain can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain. Acute back pain comes on suddenly and usually lasts from a few days to a few weeks. Back pain is called chronic if it lasts for more than three months.
Most back pain goes away on its own, though it may take awhile. Taking over-the-counter pain relievers and resting can help. However, staying in bed for more than 1 or 2 days can make it worse.
If your back pain is severe or doesn't improve after three days, you should call your health care provider. You should also get medical attention if you have back pain following an injury.
NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin DiseasesOverviews
- Back Pain(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Back Pain(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
- Low Back Pain(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- Also available in Spanish
- Low Back Pain(National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
- Also available in Spanish
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Latest News
- Most X-Rays, Scans Unnecessary for Acute Low Back Pain(01/31/2011, HealthDay)
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Diagnosis/Symptoms
- Discogram(American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America)
- Discography(North American Spine Society)
- Lower Back Pain(American Academy of Family Physicians)
- Radiographic Assessment for Back Pain(North American Spine Society)
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Treatment
- Back Surgery: When Is It a Good Idea?(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Epidural Steroid Injections(North American Spine Society)
- Intradiscal Electrothermal Therapy (IDET)(American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
- Preparing for Low Back Surgery(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- Radiofrequency Neurotomy(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Spinal Injections(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- Surgical Options(North American Spine Society)
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Prevention/Screening
- Back Exercises(Patient Education Institute)
- Also available in Spanish
- Back Pain Prevention(North American Spine Society)
- Don't Let Back Pain Get You Down: Learn How to Minimize Your Risk(National Institutes of Health)
- Housework(American Chiropractic Association)
- Low Back Pain(American Academy of Family Physicians)
- Also available in Spanish
- Prevent Back Pain(Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
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Alternative Therapy
- Acupuncture for Pain(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
- Inversion Therapy: Can It Relieve Back Pain?(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- MedlinePlus: Chiropractic(National Library of Medicine)
- Prolotherapy: An Effective Treatment for Low Back Pain?(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Spinal Manipulation for Low-Back Pain(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation(InteliHealth)
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Rehabilitation/Recovery
- Household Chores to Build Functional Fitness(American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
- Low Back Pain Exercise Guide(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- Also available in Spanish
- Physical Therapy Is Effective for Management of Low-Back Pain(American Physical Therapy Association)
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Coping
- Back Pain and Emotional Distress(North American Spine Society) - PDF
- Psychology of Pain: Back and Neck Pain(National Pain Foundation)
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Specific Conditions
- Low Back Strain and Sprain(American Association of Neurological Surgeons)
- Sacroiliitis(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
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Related Issues
- Back Pain at Work: Preventing Aches, Pains and Injuries(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Lifting Techniques for Home Caregivers(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- Posture for a Healthy Back(Cleveland Clinic Foundation)
- Repetitive Motion Disorders(National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) - Short Summary
- That Pain in Your Back Could be Linked to Your Feet(American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons)
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Health Check Tools
- Back Pain(DSHI Systems)
- Chronic Back Pain(DSHI Systems)
- Test Your Back Health IQ(American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
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Tutorials
- Back Exercises(Patient Education Institute)
- Also available in Spanish
- Back Pain - How to Prevent(Patient Education Institute)
- Also available in Spanish
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Videos
- If I Had - Low Back Pain(Insidermedicine)
- Lumbar Laminectomy and Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion(OR-Live) - One hour program - 11/15/2006
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Anatomy/Physiology
- Spine Basics(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
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Clinical Trials
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Back Pain(National Institutes of Health)
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Low Back Pain(National Institutes of Health)
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Research
- Analysis of National Survey Reveals Perceived Benefit of CAM for Back Pain(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
- Complex Lower Back Surgeries in U.S. Elderly on the Rise(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
- Disc Replacement for Low Back Pain(American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
- Iyengar Yoga for Chronic Low-Back Pain Shows Promising Results(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
- Managing Low-Back Pain: An Evidence-Based Approach for Primary Care Physicians(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
- Radiology Tests for Patients with Low Back Pain: High-Value Health Care Advice(American College of Physicians) - PDF
- Review of CAM Practices for Back and Neck Pain Shows Modest Results(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
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Journal Articles
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)- Article: Willingness to try acupuncture again: reports from patients on their...
- Article: Functional multidisciplinary rehabilitation versus outpatient physiotherapy for non specific low...
- Article: Managing low back pain in the primary care setting: the...
- Back Pain -- see more articles
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Directories
- Find a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician(American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
- Find a Physical Therapist(American Physical Therapy Association)
- Find an Orthopaedist(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
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Organizations
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MedlinePlus Magazine
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Children
- Back Pain in Children(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- Backpack Safety(Nemours Foundation)
- Also available in Spanish
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Teenagers
- Backpack Basics(Nemours Foundation)
- Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
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Women
- Back Pain during Pregnancy: 7 Tips for Relief(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Easing Back Pain During Pregnancy(American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)
- Preventing Back Pain: Tips for New Moms(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
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Seniors
- Back Pain(AGS Foundation for Health in Aging)
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Patient Handouts
- Low back pain - acute
- Also available in Spanish
- Low back pain - chronic
- Also available in Spanish
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