Bones, Joints & Muscles

What is Back Pain?
Back pain is an easily recognizable problem that can bring on a number of sensations. It can present itself in any location along the spine, a stack of 26 bones connected by ligaments, muscles and shock-absorbing disks.
Back pain is one of the most common complaints brought to doctors in the United States. Over six million cases are seen annually, with the majority being in the lower back. It's expensive, too, ranking 3rd after heart disease and cancer. Around 80 percent of people get back pain sometime in their lives. Although back pain can be categorized in a number of ways, the most obvious is by location. Many types of back problems can occur almost anywhere along the spine.
Herniated Disk
Spinal Fractures Neck or Back Sprain
Spinal Cord Injury
Scoliosis
Adult Scoliosis
Causes of Poor Posture
Spinal Stenosis
Chronic Pain
Bulging Disk
Degenerative Disk Disease
Persistent Pain
Spinal Anatomy
Parts of the Spinal Bone
The Significance of Spinal Curves