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The human back is a complex structure with bones, nerves, tendons, discs, and more — all places where something can go wrong and cause pain, which, for many people, becomes a long-term or chronic problem Life stresses and other medical and mental health conditions aggravate the problem With so many pieces, it’s hard to get a holistic view of the puzzle or pinpoint the cause of the pain
- Low Back Pain Exercises - MC7245-464 - Mayo Clinic Health System
Only lower as far as you can while maintaining your back flat against the wall Slowly return to starting position while maintaining your back flat against the wall
- Bone Mineral Density Tests: What the Numbers Mean | NIAMS
What is a bone mineral density test? A bone mineral density test measures calcium and other minerals in bone Bones containing more minerals are denser, so they tend to be stronger and less likely to break
- Back pain prevention - Owatonna - Mayo Clinic Health System
Back pain is common, with about 80% of adults experiencing back pain at some time in their lives It's one of most common reasons people miss work or see one of our spine team members in Owatonna, Minnesota Your spine is a column of bones, or vertebrae, held together by muscles, tendons and ligaments, and cushioned by shock-absorbing disks
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
The mission of the NIAMS is to support research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases; the training of basic and clinical scientists to carry out this research; and the dissemination of information o
- Nerve conditions and balance issues - Mayo Clinic Health System
Balance issues, causing dizziness or unsteadiness, may be caused by a nerve condition Learn how and what can be done to regain balance
- Sports Injuries–Types, Symptoms, Risk Factors | NIAMS
Sports injuries are injuries that happen when playing sports or exercising There are two kinds of sports injuries: acute and chronic
- Radiofrequency ablation for back pain - Mayo Clinic Health System
Radiofrequency ablation uses precise heat to stop nerves from sending pain signals to the brain Get answers to common questions
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