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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

    Get a husband and wife’s rehabilitation story
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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 Rehabilitation Institute

    Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation

    Tagged with: back pain, chronic pain, herniated disc, pain management, physical therapy, sciatica

    Learn more about sciatica causes and treatment options
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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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