Back Pain: Causes & Risks

  • Herniated Disc - Cause

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    08/09/06, Healthwise

    A 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 fro

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  • Low Back Pain - What Happens

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    02/15/06, Healthwise

    The course of low back pain depends both on its cause and on how well you treat your back.

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  • Low Back Pain - What Increases Your Risk

    Article
    02/15/06, Healthwise

    Low 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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  • Spondylolisthesis

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    02/15/06, Healthwise

    Spondylolisthesis 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 roo

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