Back Pain: Causes & Risks
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis - Cause
02/21/08, HealthwiseThe most common cause of lumbar spinal stenosis is age-related changes of the spine. These changes include thickening of soft tissues and a gradual deterioration of spinal discs and joints that connect the spine's vertebrae. Any o
Spondylolisthesis
02/12/08, HealthwiseSpondylolisthesis is a condition in which one bone in your back (vertebra) slides forward over the bone below it. It most often occurs in the lower spine (lumbosacral area). In some cases, this may lead to your spinal cord or nerve roots
Herniated Disc - Cause
07/21/08, HealthwiseA herniated disc usually is caused by wear and tear of the disc (also called disc degeneration). As we age, our vertebral discs lose some of the fluid that helps them maintain flexibility. A herniated disc also may result from inj
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Low Back Pain - What Happens
02/06/08, HealthwiseThe course of low back pain depends both on its cause and on how well you treat your back.
Low Back Pain - What Increases Your Risk
02/06/08, HealthwiseLow back pain is often triggered by some combination of overuse, muscle strain, or injury to the muscles and ligaments that support the spine. Less commonly, low back pain is caused by illness or spinal deformity.
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