Seeking Help for Back Pain
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Acupuncture
Acupuncture is the practice of puncturing the skin with needles at certain anatomical points in the body to relieve specific symptoms associated with many diseases.
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Chiropractic Medicine
Chiropractic medicine is based on the relationship between the alignment of the spine and the function of the body and the belief that the body can heal itself.
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Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is longstanding pain that persists beyond the usual recovery period or occurs along with a chronic health condition, such as arthritis.
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Coping with Chronic Pain
Effective pain treatments are available. You can also take steps yourself to ease ongoing discomfort.
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Managing a Chronic Condition
Part of the treatment for chronic conditions involves adopting the same healthy lifestyle habits that are important for everyone.
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Massage Therapy for Back Pain
More than half of American adults seek medical treatment for back pain at some point in their lives.
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There's Hope for Sciatica
Sciatica is often painful but rarely causes serious or permanent damage.
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Weighing the Risks, Benefits of Back Surgery
The reasons for back surgery typically vary with a patient's age.
