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Read what these experts have to say about back pain, treatments, spine surgery, exercise, and more.

Degenerative Disc Disease Treatments

Is Surgery Your Best Option?

by Richard D. Guyer, MD
4 Principles for Pain-Free Workdays

by Esther Gokhale
Should I Have a Second Spine Surgery?

by Reginald Q. Knight, MD, MHA
Is Pregnancy Causing My Low Back Pain or Is It Something Else?

by Jason M. Highsmith, MD
Spine Surgery Recovery - The Benefits of Hydrotherapy

by Neel Anand, MD
Can Pilates Improve My Posture and Help Prevent Upper Back Pain?

by Dana L. Davis, MPT, MTT
Can Acupuncture Help Treat My Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis?

by Laurie Morse, LAc, MTOM

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What to Expect from Your Spine Imaging Appointment

You might be nervous about your spine imaging appointment, but our expert will tell you what to expect from your X-ray, CT scan, or MRI.

Tips for Camping When You Have Back Pain

If you love to camp but have back pain, a camping trip might inspire equal parts excitement and dread. But following our expert’s tips will get you back to nature in no time.

Back Pain Is the Most Common Golfing Injury: Here’s What to Do About It

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Choosing the wrong pillow is a recipe for neck and back pain. Here’s what you need to know about picking the best pillow for your neck and back.

Two Scoliosis Surgery Options that Aren’t Fusion

Two procedures approved by the FDA in 2019 provide new options for people in need of surgery for scoliosis. Learn more about these minimally invasive, motion-sparing procedures from our expert.

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