Back and neck problems can be caused by a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, injury, strain or osteoarthritis. "Although more than 75 percent of Americans will experience some back pain during their lifetime, about 90 percent of cases are resolved without surgery," stated John K. Ratliff, MD, FACS, a Philadelphia spine surgeon and American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) spokesperson. The good news is that there are some ways to help prevent low back pain and protect your spine. Prevention tips from the AANS: - Maintain a healthy body weight and if you smoke, quit...
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