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  2. Back pain diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic Health System

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    Back pain is one of the most common health complaints in the U.S. In fact, eight out of 10 Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Symptoms include muscle ache, shooting or stabbing pain, pain that radiates down your leg and limited flexibility or range of motion of the back.

  3. Low Back Pain Exercises - MC7245-464 - Mayo Clinic Health System

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    and lower the opposite arm over your head. Return to starting position while maintaining your back flat on the floor. Repeat _____ times each side. Do _____ sessions per day. Pelvic tilt with SLR: While maintaining pelvic tilt slowly raise straight . leg 8 to 12 inches from the floor. Slowly lower leg while maintaining your back against the floor.

  4. Radiofrequency ablation for back pain - Mayo Clinic Health System

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    Radiofrequency ablation is a pain-management procedure primarily intended to treat arthritis or joint pain of the spine. There are small sensory nerves along these joints whose only job is to tell the brain how the joint feels. These nerves are the primary source of pain signals coming from the joints of the back.

  5. Back pain basics and self-care tips - Mayo Clinic Health System

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    Lower back pain often is caused by osteoarthritis, or wear-and-tear arthritis, the most common type. Just as arthritis affects your knees, hips, wrists and shoulders, it also affects your spine. The spine has over 30 segments, each with four joints and discs, that can develop arthritis.

  6. Not all low back pain is the same - Mayo Clinic Health System

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    About 80% of adults in the U.S. will experience low back pain at some point. Not all back pain is the same and symptoms can vary widely, ranging from intense, shooting or pinching pain to a dull, ongoing ache. Occasionally, a person with back pain can pinpoint the exact time it started, like when attempting to lift a heavy object or after a fall.

  7. What is spinal fusion, does it work? - Mayo Clinic Health System

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    The bone graft may come from a bone bank or your own body, typically your pelvis. Metal plates, screws and/or rods are used to hold the vertebrae together as a single solid unit while the bones heal. Your surgeon also may remove a portion of your back structure to reduce pressure on the nerve(s) causing pain. SPINAL FUSION CONSIDERATIONS

  8. 7 common low back pain FAQ - Mayo Clinic Health System

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    Back pain is a common ailment for many adults. About 80% of adults experience pain in their back at some point in their lives. The low back, also known as the lumbar region of the spine, consists of five vertebrae labeled L1 through L5. Many people simply refer to lumbar pain as low back pain.

  9. 5 tips for pregnancy back pain relief - Mayo Clinic Health System

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    Good posture can help alleviate back pain. Stand up straight, hold your chest high while keeping your shoulders back and relaxed, and don't lock your knees. Good posture also means sitting with care. Choose a chair that supports your back. Or place a small pillow behind your lower back. Use a comfortable, wide stance for the best support when ...

  10. Nerve conditions and balance issues - Mayo Clinic Health System

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    Degeneration of your lumbar, or lower back, vertebrae can compress your nerve roots, which can cause significant pain, numbness, tingling, weakness or difficulty lifting the front part of your foot. These symptoms can lead to balance issues and a potential fall. Peripheral nerves

  11. 8 common back pain myths - Mayo Clinic Health System

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    Back pain is more common than homeownership in the U.S. While about 65% of adults own a home, nearly 80% of adults will have back pain at some point. Despite how common this type of pain is, some myths persist. Get the truth about these eight common back pain myths: Myth: Lifting heavy objects is the primary cause of back pain.