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You don’t have to “just live with” back pain, especially if your pain is at a level that prevents you from taking part in the activities of daily living. Unfortunately, many people decide to “manage” their pain only by treating the symptoms with occasional, over-the-counter medication. When they choose this path, they may be limiting their activity unnecessarily. Read More »

Back or neck pain may result from activity you normally don’t engage in (lifting, carrying). But, it doesn’t always take such an activity to cause problems. Sources for information on back pain and neck pain generally list at least a dozen or so reasons for the issue. The list may include degenerative-disc disease, herniated disc, bulging disc, spinal stenosis, and other serious conditions. But, that same source may tell you it doesn’t take an unusual action or heavy lifting to bring on this pain. Read More »