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Nonspecific Back Pain
Alternate Names : Back Pain - Nonspecific
Definition
Pain in the back due to an unknown cause.
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Back pain is one of the most common complaints treated by physicians. Nearly 4 out of 5 people will experience back pain at some time in their life. The vast majority of these cases do not have a definable cause for their pain. This is an important, common problem and the annual cost of treating this pain runs in the tens of billions of dollars.
Back pain can develop in association with a number of causes, including muscle strain, injury to the back, overuse, muscle disorders, pressure on a nerve root, poor posture, and many others. Pregnant women, smokers, construction workers, and people who perform repetitive lifting all have increased risk of back pain. (See also low back pain).
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• Definition
• Nonspecific Back Pain Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Nonspecific Back Pain Symptoms & Signs
• Nonspecific Back Pain Prevention
• Nonspecific Back Pain Diagnosis & Tests
• Nonspecific Back Pain Treatment
• Nonspecific Back Pain Prognosis
• Nonspecific Back Pain Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Review Date : 11/13/2002
Reviewed By : Andrew L. Chen, M.D., Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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