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    Back Pain

    
    is pain felt in the back, commonly beginning in the nerves, muscles, bones or joints. It can range from mild – only a slight pain when the back is a specific position (such as bending over), or it can be severe and extremely painful – waking up at night due to the pain, being bedridden due to the pain of moving, or pain that lasts for weeks, even months.
    Most people experience at some point in their lives, and most of the time it is not severe enough to warrant surgery or prescription medication. Most resolves itself in a couple of weeks. Causes for can be sleeping in an unnatural position, sports, weight, age and illness.
    is one of the hardest things for doctors to treat because there are so many possible causes of and doctors are reluctant to prescribe medication because most resolves itself fairly quickly. Some of the common reasons for include muscle strain, muscle spasms, injury, flu or other illness, a herniated disc, damage to discs without herniation, arthritis and osteoporosis. Another reason can be so hard to treat is because studies conducted have shown that some cases of may be psychological due to stressful situations.
    Treatment for is varied, with some rejecting medicine and surgery, opting for more natural remedies. Treatment for includes surgery, heat therapy, exercise, chiropractic therapy and acupuncture. Studies have shown that over half of all pregnant women experience due to the increased weight and pressure, as well as stress and hormonal changes.
    Preventing is possible, although not guaranteed. Correct posture, a healthy weight, natural sleeping position (on your back or side), regular exercise and regular massages or acupuncture have all been shown to help prevent .
    With age and wear and tear, at some point in live is almost guaranteed. Luckily, severe cases are rare, with most disappearing by itself, and there are many options for treatment and prevention of .

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