Handout on Health: Back Pain

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This booklet is for people who have back pain, as well as family members, friends, and others who want to find out more about back pain. The booklet describes causes, diagnosis, and treatments, and research efforts to learn more about it, many of which are supported by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) and other components of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health (NIH). If you have further questions after reading this booklet, you may wish to discuss them with your doctor.

Source: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)

Back Exercises Reference Summary

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This is a resource material for those who are suffering from back pain. It highlights benefits of back exercises and tips on doing them safely. Twelve selected back exercises are featured.

Source: MedlinePlus