If sitting still all day long at work leaves you feeling like you just spent eight hours lifting heavy boxes, you're not alone. About eight out of 10 people report having some back pain, and our desk chairs could be to blame. See more »

Acupuncture can help reduce the discomfort associated with back pain. Learn all about acupuncture for back pain in this article from Discovery Health. See more »

Back pain and kidney infection can be related. See how you can tell the difference between muscular back pain and kidney infection. See more »

Preventing back pain is much easier than treating it after an injury. Learn how to avoid the bad habits that can damage your back. See more »

Maybe you lifted something heavy or swung a golf club too enthusiastically. Whatever the reason, now your back is out and you're wishing for something to end the agony. Learn how to relieve back pain. See more »

Back spasms can usually be treated at home with bed rest, over-the-counter-medications and the application of heat. Learn about how to treat back spasms in this article. See more »

Many people who suffer from back pain undergo an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) test to provide physicians with a picture of the intervertebral disks. Learn about MRIs and back pain. See more »

There are many treatments for back pain. Traditional methods involve medication or surgery. However, there are many alternate methods available for treating back pain and new ones are being discovered all the time. Take this quiz to see how much you know about alternative back pain treatments. See more »

There is a wide range of back pain treatments available, depending on the type and extent of the problem. Many of them do not guarantee a pain-free outcome, but are used to increase the patient's functional level and stop the progression of injury. Take this quiz to see what you know about back pain treatments. See more »

The back is a complex part of the body and, among its many functions, it acts as a support structure for the spine. Back pain has various causes and pain can range from a soreness to a debilitating pain that severely limits your ability to function. See more »