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Mayo Clinic Q&A: 8 common myths about back pain

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My back's been bothering me, and everyone seems to have ideas what's causing the pain. Can you help? ANSWER: Back pain is more common than homeownership in the U.S. While about 65% ...
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Physical therapist says three simple exercises ease back pain at home

These simple exercises could help ease your lower back pain. Back pain is a common ailment that strikes many of us, regardless of our jobs. From the discomfort of office chairs to the strain of ...
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Q&A: 8 common myths about back pain

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My back's been bothering me, and everyone seems to have ideas what's causing the pain. Can you help? ANSWER: Back pain is more common than homeownership in the U.S. While about 65% ...
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Mayo Clinic Q&A: 8 common myths about back pain

Myth: Lifting heavy objects is the main cause of back pain. Fact: Lifting heavy objects with poor form can contribute to back pain, but the major culprits are a sedentary lifestyle, poor posture, ...
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Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon describes 8 common myths about back pain

MANKATO, Minnesota — Back pain is common, but several myths about it persist. Meghan Murphy, M.D., a neurosurgeon at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, describes eight of them and provides the ...