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People who have a broken bone related to osteoporosis often experience a downward turn in their overall health. </p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="SubtopicCenterDirectories"><input type="hidden" name="Global$MainContent$LeftColumn$MediaResultsMainContent$ctl06$serializedSubtopicHierarchy" id="serializedSubtopicHierarchy" value="{"SubtopicId":"30392","Name":"Back and Neck Care","ChildSubtopics":[{"SubtopicId":"30393","Name":"Back and Neck Basics","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Basics/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":"\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P07391\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eAnatomy of the Spine\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Basics/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30393\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eBack and Neck Basics\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nYour backbone, also called the vertebral column, is made up of 33 vertebrae separated      by spongy disks.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P07391\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n","ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"30394","Name":"Causes of Back and Neck Pain","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Causes/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":"\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P01162\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eBack and Neck Pain\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Causes/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30394\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eCauses of Back and Neck Pain\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nBack and neck pain can interfere with your ability to function. Overuse, overweight,      and other problems can cause back and neck pain.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P01162\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P01382\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eSciatica\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Causes/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30394\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eCauses of Back and Neck Pain\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nSciatica, also called lumbar radiculopathy, is a pain that starts along your sciatic      nerve, the largest nerve in the body. The pain goes from the back of your pelvis down      the back of your thigh.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P01382\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P07815\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eScoliosis\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Causes/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30394\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eCauses of Back and Neck Pain\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nA spine affected by scoliosis shows a sideways curvature and a rotation of the vertebrae,      giving the appearance that the person is leaning to one side.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P07815\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P07816\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eKyphosis\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Causes/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30394\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eCauses of Back and Neck Pain\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nA spine affected by kyphosis has a forward curvature of the back bones (vertebrae)      in the upper back area, giving an abnormally rounded or humpback appearance.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P07816\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/56,DM97\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eWhat Is Spinal Stenosis?\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Causes/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30394\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eCauses of Back and Neck Pain\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nSpinal stenosis is a condition in which the spinal canal narrows and pinches the nerves.      This results in back and leg pain.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/56,DM97\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00929\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eNeck Pain\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Causes/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30394\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eCauses of Back and Neck Pain\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nYour neck is at risk for injury because of its location and range of motion. Neck      pain can be caused by injury, age, or inflammatory disorders.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00929\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P01389\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eTorticollis\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Causes/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30394\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eCauses of Back and Neck Pain\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nTorticollis is a condition in which the neck is twisted and causes the head to rotate      and tilt at an odd angle. The cause of torticollis is unknown, but treatment can help.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P01389\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P01388\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eWhiplash Injury\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Causes/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30394\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eCauses of Back and Neck Pain\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nWhiplash means your neck was bent forcibly forward and then backward, or vice versa.\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P01388\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00783\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eLumbar Disk Disease (Herniated Disk)\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Causes/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30394\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eCauses of Back and Neck Pain\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nLumbar disk disease occurs when the spongy disks between the vertebrae bulge out or      rupture.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00783\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00061\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eOsteoarthritis (OA)\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Causes/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30394\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eCauses of Back and Neck Pain\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nOsteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It is a chronic degenerative      joint disease that affects mostly middle-aged and older adults. Osteoarthritis causes      the breakdown of joint cartilage. It can occur in any joint, but it most often affects      the hands, knees, hips, or spine.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00061\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00947\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eLumbar Strain\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Causes/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30394\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eCauses of Back and Neck Pain\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nA lumbar strain is an injury to the lower back. This results in damaged tendons and      muscles that spasm and feel sore.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00947\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P01375\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eLow Back Pain\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Causes/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30394\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eCauses of Back and Neck Pain\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nEveryone has experienced low back pain at one time or another. Most people can recover      from low back pain with home treatment, such as changes in activity, weight loss,      quitting smoking, and other steps. Sometimes medicine or surgery is needed.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P01375\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00932\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eOsteoporosis\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Causes/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30394\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eCauses of Back and Neck Pain\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nOsteoporosis is a disease that causes weak, thinning bones. This leaves the bones      at greater risk of breaking. The bones most often affected are the hips, spine, and      wrists.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00932\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n","ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"30395","Name":"Keeping Your Back Healthy","ChildSubtopics":[{"SubtopicId":"30396","Name":"Everyday Care","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Healthy/Everyday/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"30397","Name":"Body Mechanics for Back Safety","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Healthy/Body/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"30398","Name":"Exercises for Strength and Flexibility","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Healthy/Exercise/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}}],"Url":"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Healthy/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":"\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00912\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eExercise: The Right Program and the Right Preparation\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Healthy/Everyday/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30396\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eEveryday Care\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nGetting regular exercise is an important way to improve your health. Here are some      tips to help you create a fitness program that\u0027s right for you.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00912\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/56,DM98\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eSmoking Hurts Your Back\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Healthy/Everyday/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30396\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eEveryday Care\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nSmoking damages your arteries, and it’s thought that the damaged arteries in the discs      and joints in your back may lead to pain and injury.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/56,DM98\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_1.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Wellness Library\" alt=\"Wellness Library\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/1,4455\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eA Safer Way to Get Out of Bed\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Healthy/Body/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30397\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eBody Mechanics for Back Safety\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nSomething as simple as getting out of bed correctly can help to ease strain on your      back and prevent injury.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/1,4455\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_1.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Wellness Library\" alt=\"Wellness Library\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/1,4456\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eHow to Bend Correctly\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Healthy/Body/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30397\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eBody Mechanics for Back Safety\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nBending correctly can help you prevent back strain and injury. Here are some tips      for correct bending.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/1,4456\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00934\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eExercise and Older Adults\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Healthy/Exercise/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30398\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eExercises for Strength and Flexibility\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nExercise is good for people of all ages. It helps lower blood pressure, reduces the      risks for falls and serious injuries, and slows the body\u0027s loss of muscle and bone      mass.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00934\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_1.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Wellness Library\" alt=\"Wellness Library\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/1,4463\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eIncrease Your Back\u0027s Flexibility with This Rotation\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Healthy/Exercise/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30398\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eExercises for Strength and Flexibility\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nUse this lower back rotation to strengthen your back muscles and improve your spine’s      flexibility.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/1,4463\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n","ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"30399","Name":"Dealing With Back Pain","ChildSubtopics":[{"SubtopicId":"30400","Name":"Self-Care for Back Pain","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Dealing/SelfCare/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"30401","Name":"Seeking Help for Back Pain","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Dealing/Help/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":null,"ContentListHtmlString":{}}],"Url":"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Dealing/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":"\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_1.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Wellness Library\" alt=\"Wellness Library\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/1,1557\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eHelp Your Back Work for You\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Dealing/SelfCare/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30400\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eSelf-Care for Back Pain\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nYour back is important to almost every move you make, but you likely won\u0027t realize      that until you hurt it. Read on for some tips for back pain relief, and learn how      to keep your back strong.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/1,1557\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00918\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eIce Packs vs. Warm Compresses For Pain\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Dealing/SelfCare/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30400\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eSelf-Care for Back Pain\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nIt can sometimes be confusing whether to use heat or cold when treating sore muscles      or an injury. Here are facts to keep in mind.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00918\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00177\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eChiropractic Medicine\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Dealing/Help/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30401\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eSeeking Help for Back Pain\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nChiropractic medicine is based on the link between the spine and how the body functions.\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00177\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00171\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eAcupuncture\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Dealing/Help/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30401\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eSeeking Help for Back Pain\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nAcupuncture is the practice of putting thin needles into the skin at certain parts      of the body. It\u0027s done to ease symptoms linked to many diseases. Read on to learn      more.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00171\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n","ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"30402","Name":"Preventing and Treating Neck Pain","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Preventing/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":"\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00909\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eOrthopedic Treatment Team\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Preventing/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30402\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003ePreventing and Treating Neck Pain\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nMembers of your treatment team may include an orthopedic surgeon, a rheumatologist,      and a physical therapist. Read on for details.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00909\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00911\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eEvaluation Procedures for Orthopedic Problems\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Preventing/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30402\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003ePreventing and Treating Neck Pain\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nTo help the orthopedist determine your treatment, you\u0027ll need a physical exam, a medical      history profile, and a description of symptoms.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00911\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00946\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eTreatment Plans\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Preventing/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30402\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003ePreventing and Treating Neck Pain\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nFor most orthopedic disorders and injuries, more than one form of treatment may be appropriate.\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00946\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P01161\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eMusculoskeletal Rehabilitation\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Preventing/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30402\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003ePreventing and Treating Neck Pain\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nThe goal of musculoskeletal rehab is to help you return to the highest level of function      and independence possible.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P01161\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P01162\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eBack and Neck Pain\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Preventing/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30402\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003ePreventing and Treating Neck Pain\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nBack and neck pain can interfere with your ability to function. Overuse, overweight,      and other problems can cause back and neck pain.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P01162\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_1.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Wellness Library\" alt=\"Wellness Library\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/1,2817\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003ePut a Stop to Nerve Injuries Called Stingers\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Preventing/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30402\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003ePreventing and Treating Neck Pain\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nStingers occur when the shoulder and head go in opposite directions, the head is moved      quickly to one side, or the area above the collarbone is hit.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/1,2817\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/56,DM233\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eFind Relief for Back Pain\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Preventing/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30402\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003ePreventing and Treating Neck Pain\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nIf you have back pain, you\u0027re not alone. Read on for a look at what causes back pain,      as well as ways to keep your back healthy and keep back pain away.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/56,DM233\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/56,DM252\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eReduce Your Risk for Low Back Pain\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Preventing/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30402\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003ePreventing and Treating Neck Pain\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nLose weight if you need to, quit smoking, and ease the stress in your life. All these      steps can keep your back pain-free.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/56,DM252\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00929\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eNeck Pain\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Preventing/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30402\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003ePreventing and Treating Neck Pain\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nYour neck is at risk for injury because of its location and range of motion. Neck      pain can be caused by injury, age, or inflammatory disorders.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00929\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n","ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"30403","Name":"Back Pain and Pregnancy","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Pregnancy/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":"\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/134,52\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eBack Pain in Pregnancy\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Pregnancy/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30403\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eBack Pain and Pregnancy\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nBack pain is common in pregnancy because of your changing body. Here are ideas on      what you can do to cope.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/134,52\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P01210\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eExercise During Pregnancy\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Pregnancy/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30403\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eBack Pain and Pregnancy\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nIf you exercised before pregnancy, you can safely continue exercising. If you were      inactive or you have medical complications, talk with your healthcare provider before      beginning to exercise.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P01210\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P01244\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eWork and Pregnancy\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Pregnancy/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30403\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eBack Pain and Pregnancy\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nMany women continue working through their pregnancy without any problems. It depends      on the type of work they do and their condition. Here\u0027s what you need to know.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P01244\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n","ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"30405","Name":"Interactive Tools","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Tools/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":"\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_40.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Quizzes\" alt=\"Quizzes\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/40,BackBackAcheBackcareQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eBack Care Quiz\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nBack pain is a common complaint, but how serious is it? Take this quiz and see how much you know about back care. \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/40,BackBackAcheBackcareQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_40.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Quizzes\" alt=\"Quizzes\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/40,BackBackPainQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eBack Pain Quiz\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nAnswer this one: What position is best for your back when you sleep?\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/40,BackBackPainQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n","ContentListHtmlString":{}},{"SubtopicId":"30795","Name":"Online Resources","ChildSubtopics":[],"Url":"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Resources/subTopic.pg","ContentListHtml":"","ContentListHtmlString":{}}],"Url":"/Wellness/BackandNeck/","ContentListHtml":"\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P07391\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eAnatomy of the Spine\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Basics/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30393\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eBack and Neck Basics\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nYour backbone, also called the vertebral column, is made up of 33 vertebrae separated      by spongy disks.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P07391\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P01162\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eBack and Neck Pain\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Causes/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30394\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eCauses of Back and Neck Pain\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"subtopicLinkComma\"\u003e, \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Preventing/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30402\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003ePreventing and Treating Neck Pain\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nBack and neck pain can interfere with your ability to function. Overuse, overweight,      and other problems can cause back and neck pain.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P01162\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P01382\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eSciatica\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Causes/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30394\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eCauses of Back and Neck Pain\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nSciatica, also called lumbar radiculopathy, is a pain that starts along your sciatic      nerve, the largest nerve in the body. The pain goes from the back of your pelvis down      the back of your thigh.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P01382\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00912\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eExercise: The Right Program and the Right Preparation\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Healthy/Everyday/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30396\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eEveryday Care\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nGetting regular exercise is an important way to improve your health. Here are some      tips to help you create a fitness program that\u0027s right for you.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00912\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/56,DM98\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eSmoking Hurts Your Back\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Healthy/Everyday/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30396\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eEveryday Care\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nSmoking damages your arteries, and it’s thought that the damaged arteries in the discs      and joints in your back may lead to pain and injury.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/56,DM98\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_1.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Wellness Library\" alt=\"Wellness Library\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/1,4455\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eA Safer Way to Get Out of Bed\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Healthy/Body/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30397\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eBody Mechanics for Back Safety\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nSomething as simple as getting out of bed correctly can help to ease strain on your      back and prevent injury.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/1,4455\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_1.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Wellness Library\" alt=\"Wellness Library\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/1,4456\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eHow to Bend Correctly\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Healthy/Body/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30397\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eBody Mechanics for Back Safety\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nBending correctly can help you prevent back strain and injury. Here are some tips      for correct bending.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/1,4456\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00934\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eExercise and Older Adults\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Healthy/Exercise/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30398\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eExercises for Strength and Flexibility\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nExercise is good for people of all ages. It helps lower blood pressure, reduces the      risks for falls and serious injuries, and slows the body\u0027s loss of muscle and bone      mass.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00934\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_1.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Wellness Library\" alt=\"Wellness Library\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/1,4463\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eIncrease Your Back\u0027s Flexibility with This Rotation\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Healthy/Exercise/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30398\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eExercises for Strength and Flexibility\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nUse this lower back rotation to strengthen your back muscles and improve your spine’s      flexibility.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/1,4463\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_1.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Wellness Library\" alt=\"Wellness Library\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/1,1557\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eHelp Your Back Work for You\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Dealing/SelfCare/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30400\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eSelf-Care for Back Pain\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nYour back is important to almost every move you make, but you likely won\u0027t realize      that until you hurt it. Read on for some tips for back pain relief, and learn how      to keep your back strong.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/1,1557\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00918\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eIce Packs vs. Warm Compresses For Pain\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Dealing/SelfCare/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30400\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eSelf-Care for Back Pain\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nIt can sometimes be confusing whether to use heat or cold when treating sore muscles      or an injury. Here are facts to keep in mind.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00918\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00177\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eChiropractic Medicine\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Dealing/Help/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30401\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eSeeking Help for Back Pain\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nChiropractic medicine is based on the link between the spine and how the body functions.\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00177\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00171\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eAcupuncture\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Dealing/Help/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30401\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eSeeking Help for Back Pain\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nAcupuncture is the practice of putting thin needles into the skin at certain parts      of the body. It\u0027s done to ease symptoms linked to many diseases. Read on to learn      more.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00171\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00929\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eNeck Pain\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Causes/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30394\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eCauses of Back and Neck Pain\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"subtopicLinkComma\"\u003e, \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Preventing/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30402\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003ePreventing and Treating Neck Pain\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nYour neck is at risk for injury because of its location and range of motion. Neck      pain can be caused by injury, age, or inflammatory disorders.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00929\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00909\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eOrthopedic Treatment Team\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Preventing/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30402\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003ePreventing and Treating Neck Pain\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nMembers of your treatment team may include an orthopedic surgeon, a rheumatologist,      and a physical therapist. Read on for details.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00909\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/134,52\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eBack Pain in Pregnancy\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Pregnancy/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30403\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eBack Pain and Pregnancy\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nBack pain is common in pregnancy because of your changing body. Here are ideas on      what you can do to cope.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/134,52\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Adult Health Info\" alt=\"Adult Health Info\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P01210\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eExercise During Pregnancy\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/Pregnancy/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"30403\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003eBack Pain and Pregnancy\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nIf you exercised before pregnancy, you can safely continue exercising. If you were      inactive or you have medical complications, talk with your healthcare provider before      beginning to exercise.   \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P01210\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_40.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Quizzes\" alt=\"Quizzes\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/40,BackBackAcheBackcareQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eBack Care Quiz\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nBack pain is a common complaint, but how serious is it? Take this quiz and see how much you know about back care. \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/40,BackBackAcheBackcareQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_40.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Quizzes\" alt=\"Quizzes\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/40,BackBackPainQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eBack Pain Quiz\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nAnswer this one: What position is best for your back when you sleep?\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/40,BackBackPainQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_40.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Quizzes\" alt=\"Quizzes\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/40,SpineBackQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eSpine Health Quiz\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nBack pain is one of the most common nerve-related illnesses in the United States. Keeping your spine in good health is one way to avoid back pain. Learn more about your spine and back pain by taking this quiz.\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/40,SpineBackQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_40.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Quizzes\" alt=\"Quizzes\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/40,PainQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003ePain Quiz\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nWhat\u0027s the most sensitive part of your body? Are women less sensitive to pain than men? Does everyone feel pain? Get answers to these and other questions by taking the pain quiz.\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/40,PainQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_40.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Quizzes\" alt=\"Quizzes\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/40,StressQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eStress Quiz\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nStress is a fact of life for most of us. Too much stress can have harmful effects on the body, mind, and emotions. Learn more about stress and its effects by taking this quiz.\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/40,StressQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_40.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Quizzes\" alt=\"Quizzes\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/40,PregnancyBirthQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eHealthy Pregnancy Quiz\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nTest your knowledge of which behaviors are most helpful and harmful to your developing baby.\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/40,PregnancyBirthQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_40.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Quizzes\" alt=\"Quizzes\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/40,Calcium2Quiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCalcium Quiz\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nTrue or false: If you don\u0027t get enough calcium in your diet, your body will take the calcium it needs from your bones.\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/40,Calcium2Quiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_40.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Quizzes\" alt=\"Quizzes\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/40,OsteoporosisBonesQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eOsteoporosis Quiz\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nOsteoporosis is a disease that thins and weakens a person\u0027s bones, making them less dense and more fragile.\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/40,OsteoporosisBonesQuiz\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_42.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Risk Assessments\" alt=\"Risk Assessments\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/42,OsteoporosisMRA\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eOsteoporosis Risk Assessment\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nOsteoporosis is a disease that slowly weakens bones until they break easily. People who have a broken bone related to osteoporosis often experience a downward turn in their overall health. \u003ca href=\"/Wellness/BackandNeck/42,OsteoporosisMRA\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n","ContentListHtmlString":{}}" /> <input type="hidden" name="Global$MainContent$LeftColumn$MediaResultsMainContent$ctl06$createExplorersForTopLevelChildren" id="createExplorersForTopLevelChildren" value="True" /> <div id="centerExplorerBaseContainer"></div> <noscript> <div class="title">Back and Neck Basics <a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/Basics/subTopic.pg">See All</a></div> <div class="articleListHtml"><div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Adult Health Info" alt="Adult Health Info" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P07391" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Anatomy of the Spine<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/Basics/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="30393" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Back and Neck Basics</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Your backbone, also called the vertebral column, is made up of 33 vertebrae separated by spongy disks. <a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P07391" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="title">Causes of Back and Neck Pain <a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/Causes/subTopic.pg">See All</a></div> <div class="articleListHtml"><div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Adult Health Info" alt="Adult Health Info" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P01162" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Back and Neck Pain<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/Causes/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="30394" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Causes of Back and Neck Pain</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Back and neck pain can interfere with your ability to function. Overuse, overweight, and other problems can cause back and neck pain. <a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P01162" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Adult Health Info" alt="Adult Health Info" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P01382" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Sciatica<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/Causes/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="30394" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Causes of Back and Neck Pain</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Sciatica, also called lumbar radiculopathy, is a pain that starts along your sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in the body. The pain goes from the back of your pelvis down the back of your thigh. <a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P01382" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Adult Health Info" alt="Adult Health Info" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P07815" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Scoliosis<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/Causes/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="30394" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Causes of Back and Neck Pain</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> A spine affected by scoliosis shows a sideways curvature and a rotation of the vertebrae, giving the appearance that the person is leaning to one side. <a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P07815" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Adult Health Info" alt="Adult Health Info" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P07816" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Kyphosis<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/Causes/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="30394" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Causes of Back and Neck Pain</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> A spine affected by kyphosis has a forward curvature of the back bones (vertebrae) in the upper back area, giving an abnormally rounded or humpback appearance. <a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P07816" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Disease Management" alt="Disease Management" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/56,DM97" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">What Is Spinal Stenosis?<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/Causes/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="30394" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Causes of Back and Neck Pain</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the spinal canal narrows and pinches the nerves. This results in back and leg pain. <a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/56,DM97" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Adult Health Info" alt="Adult Health Info" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00929" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Neck Pain<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/Causes/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="30394" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Causes of Back and Neck Pain</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Your neck is at risk for injury because of its location and range of motion. Neck pain can be caused by injury, age, or inflammatory disorders. <a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00929" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Adult Health Info" alt="Adult Health Info" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P01389" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Torticollis<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/Causes/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="30394" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Causes of Back and Neck Pain</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Torticollis is a condition in which the neck is twisted and causes the head to rotate and tilt at an odd angle. 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It is a chronic degenerative joint disease that affects mostly middle-aged and older adults. Osteoarthritis causes the breakdown of joint cartilage. It can occur in any joint, but it most often affects the hands, knees, hips, or spine. <a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00061" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Adult Health Info" alt="Adult Health Info" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00947" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Lumbar Strain<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/Causes/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="30394" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Causes of Back and Neck Pain</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> A lumbar strain is an injury to the lower back. This results in damaged tendons and muscles that spasm and feel sore. <a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00947" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Adult Health Info" alt="Adult Health Info" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P01375" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Low Back Pain<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/Causes/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="30394" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Causes of Back and Neck Pain</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Everyone has experienced low back pain at one time or another. Most people can recover from low back pain with home treatment, such as changes in activity, weight loss, quitting smoking, and other steps. Sometimes medicine or surgery is needed. <a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P01375" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Adult Health Info" alt="Adult Health Info" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00932" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Osteoporosis<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/Causes/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="30394" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Causes of Back and Neck Pain</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Osteoporosis is a disease that causes weak, thinning bones. This leaves the bones at greater risk of breaking. 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It helps lower blood pressure, reduces the risks for falls and serious injuries, and slows the body's loss of muscle and bone mass. <a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/85,P00934" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_1.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Wellness Library" alt="Wellness Library" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/1,4463" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Increase Your Back's Flexibility with This Rotation<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/Healthy/Exercise/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="30398" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Exercises for Strength and Flexibility</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Use this lower back rotation to strengthen your back muscles and improve your spine鈥檚 flexibility. <a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/1,4463" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="title">Dealing With Back Pain <a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/Dealing/subTopic.pg">See All</a></div> <div class="title">Self-Care for Back Pain <a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/Dealing/SelfCare/subTopic.pg">See All</a></div> <div class="title">Seeking Help for Back Pain <a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/Dealing/Help/subTopic.pg">See All</a></div> <div class="articleListHtml"><div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_1.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Wellness Library" alt="Wellness Library" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/1,1557" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Help Your Back Work for You<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Wellness/BackandNeck/Dealing/SelfCare/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="30400" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Self-Care for Back Pain</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Your back is important to almost every move you make, but you likely won't realize that until you hurt it. 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