Back Pain
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Back Pain | Glossaries - Disabilities Glossaries Description - An A to Z glossary of disabilities A common cause of back pain is an injury like a pulled muscle (strain). Sometimes, medical conditions like a slipped disc, sciatica (a trapped nerve) or ankylosing spondylitis (a long-term condition in which the spine and other areas of the body become inflamed) can cause back pain. Very rarely, back pain can be a sign of a serious problem such as a broken bone, cancer or an infection. Hits - 28 |