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Backache
Diagnosing back pain
Your doctor will make the diagnosis after a physical examination, medical history, X-rays and even more special tests. Here is what to expect when. Read

MRI tests and the spine
CAT scans

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Backache in the news
Back support no help for pain
Spine evolved in mom's favour
No more MRIs for backache
Back op eases pain
Massage best for backache?
Disk transplant for backache
Back pain in the brain?
Mind over back pain
Slouching may do you good
Interesting facts about backache
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 Real life story
What paralysed André Venter?
Ex-springbok André Venter (36) is paraplegic, struck down earlier this year with the condition transverse myelitis. What is this disease and what causes it? Read more
 
 FAQ
  1. Why can a fractured spine cause paralysis?

2. Who is at risk of getting back pain?

3. Why do so many people get back pain?

4. When is back surgery necessary?

5. What type of back pain is the most common?

6. What is the difference between acute and chronic back pain?

7. What is a herniated disc? And sciatica? And spinal stenosis?

8. What are the causes of back pain?

9. What can I do to prevent back pain?

10. How is the back constructed?

11. Does bed rest help for back pain? And back braces?

  
 
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Contents

Causes of backache
Possible causes of back pain

Medication options
Paracetamol, NSAIDs

Tests and procedures
Diagnosing back pain, MRI tests and the spine, CAT scans

Life after back surgery
Things to remember

Exercises for a better back
Back Pain? Try these , Exercises for back pain, Massage therapy can work

Interesting facts
Your back speaks, Interesting facts about backache, Back problems a major issue in SA, Straighten up

A-Z of back problems
Scoliosis, Spina Bifida , Ankylosing spondylitis, Brain and Spinal Cord Tumours

Non-surgical treatment options
Common sense practices, What is physiotherapy?, Chiropractic: non-invasive, A sleep revolution on the way?, Backache? A chiropractor can help, more...

Back operations
Back surgery an option?, Types of back surgery, Laminectomy, Before your back operation, Spinal fusion

Preventing backache
Common sense practices, Back care for travellers, Bed rest can cause back pain, Back care for garden lovers, Prevent back pain, more...

Good posture
Slouching and slumping, Tips for a healthy back, Drive your back to health, Common sense practices, Good posture for efficient functioning , more...

Health tips
This is your back speaking, From back garden to back pain, Golfers, protect your backs, Sit your way to a healthier back, Beat those back-op blues, more...

Backache menu
About backache
A-Z of back problems
Back operations
Causes of backache
Exercises for a better back
FAQ
Good posture
Health tips
Interesting facts
Life after back surgery
Medication options
Non-surgical treatment options
Preventing backache
Real life story
Tests and procedures
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