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Condition Basics
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Cause
What Increases Your Risk
Prevention
Good Posture for a Healthy Back
Fitness: Increasing Core Stability
Symptoms
What Happens
When to Call a Doctor
Exams and Tests
Treatment Overview
Self-Care
Back Problems: Proper Lifting
Fitness: Increasing Core Stability
Using Cold and Heat Therapies
Medicines
Acetaminophen
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Opioids
Surgery
Discectomy for a Lumbar Herniated Disc
Lumbar Herniated Disc: Should I Have Surgery?
Percutaneous Discectomy for a Lumbar Herniated Disc
Complementary Treatments
Acupuncture
Massage Therapy
Spinal Manipulation
Related Information
Using Ice and Cold Packs
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