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Persistent Back Pain? Here’s What You Need to Know

August 7, 2019

Back pain is very common, but persistent back pain doesn't have to be your reality. Here's what you need to know and do to help relieve your pain. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Orthopaedics, Spine Health
Tagged with: back injury, back pain, back pain remedies, chronic back pain, herniated disc, living with back pain
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Causes and Treatment for Sciatica

October 10, 2016

Sciatica is often caused by a herniated disc. Learn more about preventing and treating sciatica, as well as whether you're at risk. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Centers for Rehab Services
Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation
Tagged with: back pain, chronic pain, herniated disc, pain management, physical therapy, sciatica
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Age-Related Spine Problems

March 16, 2015

Learn more about age-related spine conditions, including disc herniation and spinal stenosis, and discover how you can find relief from back pain Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Orthopaedics
Tagged with: age-related problems, arthritis, disc herniation, herniated disc, James Kang MD, osteoporosis, physical therapy, spine
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