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  • Experts Offer Free Back Pain Advice Feb. 15
  • Steroid Shots Provide Little Relief for Low Back Pain
  • Back Pain Prevention Should Start With a Plan


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    Prevent Back Pain: Quick Guide to Healthy Living
    The best way to prevent back pain is to keep your back muscles strong. It’s much easier to prevent a back injury than to live with back pain.... Details >
    National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    Don't Let Back Pain Get You Down: Learn How to Minimize Your Risk
    About 80% of the population develops back problems at some time in their lives. When you do battle with Old Man Winter, or tackle any other kind of heavy lifting at home or on the job, do everything y... Details >
    National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    Low Back Pain Exercise Guide  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Regular exercises to restore the strength of your back and a gradual return to everyday activities are important for your full recovery. Your orthopaedic surgeon and physical therapist may recommend t... Details >
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
    Low Back Pain: Tips on Pain Relief and Prevention  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Many things can cause low back injuries--muscle strain or spasm, sprains of ligaments (which attach bone to bone), joint problems or a "slipped disk." The most common cause is using your back muscles ... Details >
    American Academy of Family Physicians
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    American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    American Chiropractic AssociationExternal Links Disclaimer Logo
    American Occupational Therapy AssociationExternal Links Disclaimer Logo

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