Back Pain Articles A-Z
Practicing good posture, supporting your back properly, and avoiding heavy lifting can help in preventing back injuries. This section of the eMedTV library includes helpful information about exercise and diet necessary for preventing back injuries.
Risk factors of back pain are anything that increases a person's risk of developing back pain and can include age and occupation. This eMedTV article includes a detailed list of risk factors of back pain, including fitness level, diet, and race.
Sciatica, as this eMedTV Web page explains, is a serious condition that can cause numbness and some loss of motor control over the leg. This page also describes the symptoms, causes, and factors that can affect treatment.
In about 90 percent of cases, sciatica causes are linked to a herniated disc. This portion of the eMedTV library describes this and other possible causes, such as spinal stenosis, fracture, infection, or degeneration of the sciatic nerve.
This section of the eMedTV Web site provides a detailed look at options for sciatica pain relief, which include hot and cold compresses, pain-relieving medications, minimal bed rest, physical therapy, and surgery.