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Lumbar herniated disc compressing a sciatic nerve root.

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Sciatica Causes

The origins and risk factors of sciatica can be related to several underlying causes.

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The Alexander Technique for Back Pain

The Alexander Technique is a validated treatment for back pain, and focuses on training to improve posture and everyday movements.

Putting a styrofoam cup in the freezer to freeze.

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Ice Massage for Back Pain Relief

Ice massage is easy to do and can provide substantial pain relief for many types of back pain and back injury.

All About Neck Pain

Neck pain arises from poor posture, muscle strain, or injury in the cervical region. Ergonomics and exercises aid prevention and relief.

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Sciatica pain caused by disc degeneration.

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Sciatica Causes and Symptoms Video

Sciatica is leg pain caused by a problem in the low back. Watch an animated video that details the causes and symptoms of sciatica.

Posterior view of the muscles in the low back.

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Lower Back Pain Causes and Symptoms Video

Chronic pain in the lower back may be caused by the discs or the joints of the spine.

Anterior view of cervical spine showing degenerated disc.

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Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease Video

Neck pain and stiffness may be the result of cervical degenerative disc disease. While more common in the lumbar spine, DDD can occur in the neck as well.

Posterior view of vertebrogenic pain in the low back.

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Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain Animation

Vertebrogenic pain is a distinct type of chronic pain that originates from damaged vertebral endplates. It is more common in the low back, or lumbar spine, between the L3 and S1 spinal levels.