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The Best Remedies for a Stiff Neck

January 23, 2020

Whether that sore, tight feeling is new or recurring, these are the best remedies for a stiff neck. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care
Categorized as: Spine Health
Tagged with: remedies for a stiff neck, remedy for stiff neck, stiff neck remedies
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Your Back Pain May Be Osteoarthritis

November 27, 2019

Is your back pain actually osteoarthritis? When osteoarthritis affects the spine, it is known as spondylosis. Learn the symptoms from UPMC Pinnacle! Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Spine Health
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
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Persistent Back Pain? Here’s What You Need to Know

August 7, 2019

Back pain is very common, but persistent back pain doesn't have to be your reality. Here's what you need to know and do to help relieve your pain. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, Spine Health
Tagged with: back injury, back pain, back pain remedies, chronic back pain, herniated disc, living with back pain
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Spine Surgery: Maura’s Story

May 17, 2019

Learn more about Maura and her experience with spine surgery at UPMC Passavant. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Spine Health, UPMC Stories
Tagged with: surgery, UPMC
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What Is Spinal Stenosis? Causes, Symptoms, and More

March 21, 2017

Spinal stenosis occurs when something causes the open spaces in the spinal column to narrow. Learn more about spinal stenosis treatment and diagnosis. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, Spine Health
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Low Back Pain and Lumbar Disc Degeneration

November 7, 2016

Lumbar disc degeneration can lead to back pain and mobility issues. Learn about its causes, symptoms, and treatments to manage or alleviate pain effectively. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, Spine Health
Tagged with: back pain, low back pain, lumbar, lumbar disc degeneration, physical therapy
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Why Spinal Stenosis May be the Cause of Your Back Pain

November 1, 2016

Spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal column, most often caused by osteoarthritis. Learn more about causes, symptoms, and treatment. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Spine Health
Tagged with: back pain, orthopaedic health, spinal health, spinal stenosis, spine health
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Age-Related Spine Problems

March 16, 2015

Learn more about age-related spine conditions, including disc herniation and spinal stenosis, and discover how you can find relief from back pain Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, Spine Health
Tagged with: age-related problems, arthritis, disc herniation, herniated disc, James Kang MD, osteoporosis, physical therapy, spine
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Reduce Back Pain by Sleeping Position

March 10, 2015

The average adult will spend one-third of their life sleeping. Learn how to lessen back pain caused by different sleeping positions. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Spine Health
Tagged with: back pain; sleeping position;, sleep quality, sleep schedule, sleeping