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Spine & Back

Sciatica: What to Do for This Very Common Condition

If you’re experiencing pain, numbness or tingling in your legs, you’re not alone

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Spine & Back

Spine Tumor Facts

An expert discusses spine tumors, a rare but serious cause of back pain

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Spine & Back

Preventing Back and Neck Pain

Thomas J. McGivney, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Rush Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, discusses important lifestyle changes that can help you prevent back and neck pain.

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Spine & Back

Get the Care You Need for Common Spine Conditions

Know when to seek neurological care

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Spine & Back

What Is Degenerative Disc Disease?

Despite its name, degenerative disc disease isn't a disease, and it doesn't inevitably worsen over time.

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Spine & Back

The Power of Good Posture

An expert explains what good posture looks like, and the health benefits of standing and sitting tall

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Spine & Back

Scoliosis in Adults

While you may consider scoliosis the stuff of grammar school screenings, it can actually resurface later in life or develop as we age.

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Spine & Back

5 Tips for Preventing Back Pain

A specialist at Rush recommends making some simple adjustments