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	Types of Back Pain From chronic to acute, there are numerous types of back pain. Learn about the different types and how they're diagnosed.		Got Lower Back Pain? If you suffer from low back pain, here's what you should know including helpful tips for preventing future problems.		Is It Serious? The seriousness of back pain depends on the cause. While most causes are not life threatening, back pain can impact your lifestyle.

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Back Pain Basics At some point in their lives, most people experience some kind of pain in their back or neck. Find out why. How the Back Works, Is it serious?, Common Symptoms Back Problems Back problems can have many causes and can be classified as either acute (sudden, severe) or chronic (continuous, persistent). Low Back Pain, Whiplash, Spinal Conditions Treatment Options Did you know that most people with back pain will recover without treatment? But, for those who need it, there are many options. Back Surgery, Neck Surgery, Treating Strains  Feature Article Back Pain - Types and Diagnosis Provided by Medtronic Sofamor Danek When you feel pain, it is really a reaction to signals transmitted throughout your body. These signals are sent from the pain source -- such as a sore back, through the nerves in the spinal cord, and up to the brain, where they are perceived as pain. The origin of some pain is neuropathic, while other pain is nociceptive. This is important to know because different treatments work better for each type of pain. More... Sponsored Links Have Back Pain? Click Here Visit the Web site of Dr. Kenneth Burres to learn how MicroLaser Discectomy can help solve your back problems. Based in Montclair, CA, Dr. Burres has helped patients across the U.S. www.microlaserdiscectomy.com Effective Back Pain Treatment PRO-Pain Relief Ointment. PRO is an all natural pain reliever, which not only relieves pain, but it allows the body to rest in order to help rebuild the affected area. www.natureslight.net Self Care Products for Back Pain, Spasms Wholesale self-care products, mattresses, cushions, muscle stimulators, tens units and more for pain, muscle spasms, etc. www.vitalityweb.com Whitee Patch from Wei Laboratories, Inc Symptom elimination in one to three weeks for lower back pain, back pain and neck pain from Degenerative Disc Disease with a sustained pain-free period without further treatment. www.weilab.com ( What's this? )  Back Pain News Back Pain News - HealthDay • Health Tip: Kids with Arthritis   February 24, 2005 03:56:37 PM PST, HealthDay • Palliative Care Comes Too Late for Many   February 24, 2005 03:56:37 PM PST, HealthDay • Health Tip: Avoiding Kidney Stones   February 23, 2005 08:41:37 PM PST, HealthDay • Health Tip: Preventing Falls Among the Elderly   February 23, 2005 08:41:37 PM PST, HealthDay • Short-Term Celebrex Safe Against Cirrhosis   February 23, 2005 08:41:37 PM PST, HealthDay "Back Pain" News via RSS (What is RSS?) http://health.yahoo.com/news/rss/back_pain All Health RSS Feeds

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