Back and Neck Care

Relieving Back Pain

The neck is the most flexible part of your spine. It's also easy to injure, because it's not well protected by muscles. More

A Workable Guide to Back and Neck Care

Back and Neck Basics
A healthy spine supports the body and a healthy neck supports the head, allowing you to move freely and without pain.

Keeping Your Back Healthy
You can keep your back in good shape through regular exercise, weight management and proper lifting techniques.

Dealing With Back Pain
Back pain can range from dull to severe, but most cases of back pain go away on their own.

Preventing and Treating Neck Pain
Even if your neck pain is caused by an injury or a worsening condition, you can take steps to provide relief.

Back Pain and Pregnancy
As your body prepares for childbirth, hormones cause pelvic muscles, ligaments and joints to loosen. This can lead to pain.

Health Tip of the Day

Here are questions to ask your doctor before taking prescription pain medication:

Is there an equivalent generic available, and what is the dosage?
How should I take it? (For example, some medicines should be taken with food.)
What are the side effects, and how will I know if a side effect is beginning?
Could I try to prevent a side effect?
Here is a list of all the medications I'm taking already -- will there be any harmful interactions?
Should I stop taking my over-the-counter medicines or herbs?
What should I do if the medication doesn't work? Take more? Stop taking it?
Should I take this all the time, or just when needed?
Can I abruptly stop taking the medication?

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