Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Back pain critical pathways
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Definition
- Back pain is pain felt in the back that may originate from the muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the spine.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]