Lower Back Pain Prevention
Category: back-pain-treatment
Getting in shape and strengthening core muscles can help keep you pain free.

Lower Back Pain Treatment
Category: back-pain-treatment
When it comes to treating lower back pain, experts recommend taking the conservative route first.

Lower Back Pain Causes
Category: back-pain-treatment
Most of us will experience lower back pain at some point in our life. Our age may be a clue to what's causing it.

Overuse of Common Painkillers
Category: Back Pain
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used by many people to relieve pain. However, since they are so commonly used, most people don't think twice about taking them. Learn why excessive use of these seemingly harmless medications can actually cause a variety of problems.

GI Effects from Pain Medicine
Category: Back Pain
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, commonly known as NSAIDs, are taken to relieve common aches and pains. However, for some people, these drugs can cause a variety of gastrointestinal problems. Avoiding these difficulties means learning whether you are at risk for trouble.

Sleep and Pain
Category: Back Pain
Sleeping well can refresh your body and mind, but it's tough to do when you're in pain. Not only is the pain itself a problem, but sometimes pain medications can disturb sleep. Learn why pain worsens sleep problems and what you can do about it.

Back Pain and Osteoporosis
Category: Back Pain
Back pain is a common condition that many people don't take very seriously. But in some cases, back pain is just a surface symptom of a much deeper problem: osteoporosis. Unfortunately, even some doctors have a hard time telling the difference. When should you be worried and what can you do to make sure you are diagnosed correctly?