Causes of Back Pain

There are a multitude of causes of back pain. We cover the most basic causes as well as some of the less common ones.

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Bothersome Back: New reports indicate effects of lifestyle choices on spine

submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 11/21/2001
A new study shows that heart and blood vessel damage helps bring on low back pain. In another somewhat surprising finding, wearing a weightlifting support belt for heavy lifting jobs does not reduce incidence of back injury claims or low back pain. For common back strain, long bed rest can hinder recovery: only 1 or 2 days of total rest is recommended.

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submitted by Dr. Gary Farr 9/26/2001
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