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      <description><![CDATA[Osteoporosis is a thinning of the bones that causes them to become porous and fragile. Osteoporosis alone does not cause back pain. It can, however, weaken the spine to where it fractures. It is this fracture that causes pain.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[The term scoliosis is used to describe an abnormal curvature of the spine, but it is not in itself a disease or a diagnosis. This article discusses scoliosis symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and surgery options.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Some patients prefer the immediate feeling of relief offered by the “joint popping” type of manipulation by a chiropractor, while others cringe at the mere thought and request a low-force type of technique. This article outlines several issues to consider when selecting the best chiropractor for your back care.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Multilevel fusion as a primary treatment for low back pain from degenerated discs is a controversial topic in spine medicine. Only rarely is a two level fusion indicated, and lumbar spine fusion for three or more levels of the low back as a primary treatment for back pain is very rarely, if ever, recommended.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[A study by Spine-health.com, the leading health information website for consumers with chronic pain and back pain, reveals that depression may be much higher in back pain sufferers than previously thought.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[This condition is more common in older adults (over 65) and the symptoms of spondylolisthesis are similar to lumbar spinal stenosis. Non-surgical treatment options may help with some of the pain. Surgical treatment options are also available.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Graft site morbidity refers to any consequences that result from the harvesting of the patient’s own bone (an autograft) for spinal fusion, such as early post-operative pain, chronic pain, scarring, bleeding, infection, and more.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[The spine condition called isthmic spondylolisthesis occurs when one vertebral body slips forward on another because of a small fracture in a piece of bone that connects the two joints. Low back pain and/or leg pain are typical symptoms]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[While rare, certain back pain symptoms are a sign of a medical emergency that may become life threatening or result in disability without prompt attention from an appropriately skilled physician. Patients who experience any of the following symptoms should seek medical attention as quickly as possible.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Comprehensive patient information on lower back pain, including common causes of low back pain, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. Written and peer reviewed by physicians who specialize in spine medicine.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Cardiovascular exercise can play a critical role in maintaining spine health and ensuring progress in recovery from back pain or surgery. Home exercise equipment, such as treadmills, elliptical trainers, and stationary bikes can allow easy access to one’s exercise program and are relatively low impact on the spine.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[A new study indicates that frequently interrupted sleep can make one more susceptible to pain by altering the body’s natural systems that regulate and control pain and can even lead to spontaneous painful symptoms.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[While surgery has proven successful in addressing many types of chronic back pain, several recent studies demonstrate that interdisciplinary chronic pain management is an equivalent or better alternative for certain types of back pain patients.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Quite often leg pain or foot pain does not mean that there is a problem with the leg, but rather that there is a problem in the low back, causing pain and possibly other symptoms to radiate, or be referred to, the leg or the foot.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Spinal stenosis is a condition that compresses nerves and can produce leg pain and other symptoms during walking and other activities. Spinal stenosis symptoms can usually be controlled with non-surgical treatments and activity modification, and for severe pain and inability to function, surgery is an option.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[This blog includes regular posts by Dr. Peter Ullrich, Spine-health.com Medical Director.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Getting started using an exercise ball can be a challenge. This article provides simple steps to get familiar with an exercise ball – sitting comfortably on it, stretching and beginning exercises for back pain. Once one has developed a comfort level with these activities, more sophisticated exercises can be incorporated into the exercise ball program.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Clinical trials are the vehicle through which the safety and efficacy of new drugs and medical devices (such as artificial discs or spine fusion implants) are tested before they are released to the general public. Read answers to frequently asked questions and what to expect if you participate.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Tightness within the fascial system—the web of connective tissue that spreads throughout the body and surrounds muscles, bones, and organs—can be a source of back pain. Myofascial Release therapy is a low load stretch that is designed to relieve pain by releasing tightness within the fascia.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[This article outlines the four key components of a self-care program for patients to manage the low back pain and other symptoms of degenerative disc disease and avoid surgery.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[In-depth information on spinal stenosis, including stenosis symptoms, stenosis diagnosis, and stenosis treatment. Written and peer reviewed by physicians who specialize in spine medicine.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[A clinical study of the Mobi-C Cervical Artificial Disc for the treatment of neck pain and possibly arm pain associated with degenerative disc disease in the cervical spine. The Mobi-C is a total disc replacement for one or two damaged adjacent discs in the neck.]]></description>
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