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	Learning Center Back and Neck Pain Learn about back and neck pain Most people have back and neck pain from time to time. Some people have ongoing pain that gets in the way of their everyday activities. Either way, our topics can give you helpful tips on how to treat, manage, and avoid back and neck pain. Learn more about back and neck pain in topics such as: Back Problems and Injuries. Cervical Spinal Stenosis. Low Back Pain. Neck Pain. Low back pain: Exercises to reduce back pain. Should I have surgery for a herniated disc? Health Topics Medical Tests Medications Make a Wise Decision Take Action Health Topics Ankylosing Spondylitis Back Problems and Injuries Cervical Disc Herniation Cervical spinal fusion Cervical Spinal Stenosis Chemonucleolysis for herniated disc Chiropractic Decompressive laminectomy for spinal stenosis Degenerative Disc Disease Discectomy or microdiscectomy for a herniated disc Herniated Disc Interactive Tool: Should I Consider Surgery for My Low Back Problem? Interactive Tools Intradiscal electrothermic therapy (IDET) for low back pain Low Back Pain Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Myofascial Pain Syndrome Neck Pain Neck Problems and Injuries Office Ergonomics Percutaneous discectomy for a herniated disc Sciatica Spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain Spinal fusion (arthrodesis) Spondylolisthesis Upper and Middle Back Pain Whiplash Medical Tests Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Spine Myelogram Spinal X-ray Medications Acetaminophen for low back pain Anesthetic or corticosteroid injections for low back pain Anticonvulsants for chronic low back pain Corticosteroids for a herniated disc Epidural steroid injections for lumbar spinal stenosis Etanercept for ankylosing spondylitis Infliximab for ankylosing spondylitis Muscle relaxants Muscle relaxants for a herniated disc Muscle relaxants for neck pain Narcotic pain relievers for acute neck pain Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Opiate pain relievers for low back pain Opioids for a herniated disc Sulfasalazine for ankylosing spondylitis Tricyclic and tetracyclic antidepressants for low back pain Tricyclic antidepressants for neck pain Make a Wise Decision Herniated disc: Should I have surgery? Low back pain: Should I have an MRI? Low back pain: Should I have spinal manipulation? Spinal stenosis: Should I have surgery? Take Action Back problems: Proper lifting Low back pain: Exercises to reduce pain Top of Page Last Updated:November 21, 2007 Author:Merrill Hayden Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Print Help If you have health-related questions, always ask your healthcare professional. This information does not replace the advice of a healthcare professional. Mercy and Healthwise disclaim any warranty or liability for your use of this information, and this information is not intended to represent the ethical and religious beliefs of Mercy. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Privacy Policy. How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions. To learn more visit Healthwise.org © 1995-2009 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.

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