Misconceptions regarding back pain can lead to harmful coping strategies. Education is crucial for effective treatment.
Lower Back Pain
Please see the index below for a list of all our articles on Lower Back Pain.
If you are new to the subject, we recommend starting with: Lower Back Pain Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Back cracking and grinding noises are generally harmless, caused by gas release in joints. Seek help if there is associated pain or swelling.
Treatments for coccydynia may range from self-care, such as NSAIDs, ice and heat, and custom pillows, to injections and surgery.
Discover effective treatments for vertebrogenic back pain, including medication, physical therapy, lifestyle changes, and the innovative basivertebral nerve ablation procedure.
Cauda equina syndrome always requires prompt surgical decompression to preserve nerve function in the leg and prevent permanent neurological loss
Lumbago (low back pain) can be complex and is highly variable from one individual to the other. The pain may be localized or radiating.
Discover everything you need to know about vertebrogenic pain, a specific type of chronic low back pain caused by vertebral endplate damage.
Back pain accompanied by severe neurological symptoms and loss of bowel/bladder control is a medical emergency.
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