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A guide to living with back pain.

Back Pain News  
The latest back pain related news headlines.

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Back Pain Feature Story  

For Whiplash, More May Not Be BetterFor Whiplash, More May Not Be Better

Aggressive treatment can hinder development of coping skills

Aggressively treating whiplash doesn't seem to speed recovery. Whiplash -- also called neck sprain or neck strain -- frequently results from a car crash, usually the result of sudden extension and flexion. But whiplash can include injury to spinal joints, discs and ligaments, cervical muscles and nerve roots. full story»


Back Pain Related Illnesses and Conditions  
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Herniated Disc

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Low Back Pain

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Back Pain Related Complementary and Alternative Medicine  
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Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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Back Pain Related Drug Guide  
Search the Drug Guide, an electronic drug reference that provides useful patient education, summaries of more than 2,400 commonly prescribed medications.

Muscle Relaxants


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Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

Tricyclic Antidepressants

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Medical Tests  

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