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About Chiropractic and Its Use in Treating Low-Back Pain
While there are some differences in beliefs and approaches within the chiropractic profession, this Research Report will give you a general overview of chiropractic, discuss scientific research findin... Details >
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health
Back and Neck General Information 
Back and neck pain can be acute or chronic. This site offers a wide range of information about Back and Neck pain, you can click on the subjects listed on the web site to learn more.... Details >
Back Pain
A general overview of back pain that includes a description and information about treatment, prognosis and research. A list of organizations where users may obtain additional information, selected ref... Details >
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
Back Pain in Children
Back pain in children is not like back pain in adults. Compared with an adult, a child with a backache is more likely to have a serious underlying disorder. ... Details >
Handout on Health: Back Pain
This booklet is for people who have back pain, as well as family members, friends, and others who want to find out more about it. The booklet describes causes, diagnosis, and treatments, and research ... Details >
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health
How to Prevent Back Pain
Four out of five adults will experience significant low back pain sometime during their life. Learn what you can do to prevent back injuries.... Details >
Low Back Pain
Also available in: Spanish
Low back pain is one of the most frequent problems treated by orthopaedic surgeons. Four out of five adults will experience significant low back pain sometime during their life.... Details >
Lumbar Spinal Canal Stenosis: A Common Cause of Back and Leg Pain
A general overview on lumbar spinal canal stenosis that includes a definition of the disorder, diagnosis and treatment.... Details >
Pediatric Pain: Back Pain in Children
Unlike adults, children are rarely if ever disabled by back pain and in more than 50% of patients, a definable cause for the back pain can be found. If an underlying condition, such as a tumor or infe... Details >
Sciatica (Back Pain)
If you suddenly start feeling pain in your lower back or hip that radiates down from your buttock to the back of one thigh and into your leg, your problem may be a protruding disk in your lower spinal... Details >