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Back and Neck Pain

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Learn about back and neck pain

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Most people have back and neck pain from time to time. Some people have ongoing pain that gets in the way of their everyday activities. Either way, our topics can give you helpful tips on how to treat, manage, and avoid back and neck pain.

Learn more about back and neck pain in topics such as:

Medical Tests

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Spine

Myelogram

Spinal X-ray

Medications

Acetaminophen for low back pain

Anesthetic or corticosteroid injections for low back pain

Anticonvulsants for chronic low back pain

Corticosteroids for a herniated disc

Epidural steroid injections for lumbar spinal stenosis

Etanercept for ankylosing spondylitis

Infliximab for ankylosing spondylitis

Muscle relaxants

Muscle relaxants for a herniated disc

Muscle relaxants for neck pain

Narcotic pain relievers for acute neck pain

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Opiate pain relievers for low back pain

Opioids for a herniated disc

Sulfasalazine for ankylosing spondylitis

Tricyclic and tetracyclic antidepressants for low back pain

Tricyclic antidepressants for neck pain

Make a Wise Decision

Herniated disc: Should I have surgery?

Low back pain: Should I have an MRI?

Low back pain: Should I have spinal manipulation?

Spinal stenosis: Should I have surgery?

Take Action

Back problems: Proper lifting

Low back pain: Exercises to reduce pain

Credits

Author	Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH
Editor	Kathleen M. Ariss, MS
Associate Editor	Pat Truman, MATC
Primary Medical Reviewer	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Last Updated	December 8, 2009


Author:	Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH	Last Updated: December 8, 2009
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine

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