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Almost 60% of them reported a 12-month back pain severity score of three or less. A corresponding clinical improvement in back function was also seen, with ODI scores falling from 53 at baseline ...

Here's why this muscle deserves more attention—and how to strengthen it. Lower back pain is often blamed on posture or pulled muscles—but the real cause may be deeper. Experts point to a deep ...

RA can cause inflammation in the facet joints, which could lead to pain in the middle or upper back. If a person does not get treatment, this could also cause spondylolisthesis, a condition that ...

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