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skeletal spine, vertebra, cervical, neck, vertebra, lumbar, low back, vertebra, thoracic, mid back, spinal stenosis, spine supporting structures, back pain, nonspecific, nonspecific back pain, pain, in the back, due to an unknown cause, back pain is one, the most common complaints treated by physicians, nearly 4 out of 5 people, experience back pain at some time in life, vast majority of these cases, not have a definable cause, pain, an important, common problem, annual cost of treating this pain runs, in the tens of billions of dollars, back pain, develop in association, a number of causes, muscle strain, injury, overuse, muscle disorders, pressure on a nerve root, poor posture, many others, pregnant women, smokers, construction workers, people who perform repetitive lifting all have increased risk of back pain, low back pain, low back pain, pain in any part, the back, pain, radiate, buttocks, upper legs, a physical examination focused on the back, abdomen, extremities, confirm back pain, muscle spasm, the examination, does not reveal a specific cause, herniated disk, neurological problem, weakness, change in sensation, x-rays, the spine, normal, further work-up, a ct scan, mri, the spine, majority of nonspecific back pain is probably, muscle strain, responds to 2-5 days of rest, pain medications, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin, followed by gradual return to activities, medications needed to reduce muscle spasms, physical therapy, prescribed to instruct the patient on proper body mechanics, good posture, lifting correctly, to improve strength, flexibility, in the spine, abdomen, legs, surgery is not useful, the treatment of nonspecific back pain, most cases of nonspecific back pain resolve on own, respond to treatment, to sleep on a firm mattress, a board under the mattress, on the floor, heat, ice applied, provide some relief, chronic pain, develop, debilitating, keep people out of work, significant pain that persists beyond a week, have been diagnosed, nonspecific back pain, pain changes in intensity, quality, particularly important pain travels down the legs below the knee, suggesting pressure on the nerves, they leave the spinal cord, is weakness, numbness, leg, develop progressive weakness, urinary incontinence, bowel incontinence, have numbess in groin, anal region, should get to an emergency room, prevention is very important, given the tremendous number of people who suffer from this problem, maintain weight, healthy range, keep the back muscles strong, flexible to help, prevent back problems, good posture, correct technique, lifting heavy objects, lifting, legs, keeping back straight, carrying heavy objects, keep object close to body, beneficial.