What is the most common cause of lower back pain?
Which part of the spine is most commonly affected by degenerative disc disease?
People often feel pain that radiates along the path of which nerve?
Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of a herniated disc?
What type of arthritis is most commonly associated with back pain?
Which exercise is generally recommended to strengthen the back muscles and reduce back pain?
What is the primary purpose of epidural steroid injections in the treatment of back pain?
Promote nerve regeneration
What is the role of intervertebral discs in the spine?
Which type of mattress is generally recommended to help prevent or alleviate back pain?
What is the primary goal of spinal fusion surgery?
Spinal fusion is a surgery procedure that reinforces your back structure and stability by linking two vertebrae together.
What is the name of the condition where the spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal cord?
Which hormone, often related to stress, can contribute to back pain when levels are elevated?
Which muscle group is primarily responsible for supporting the lower back?
How does poor posture contribute to back pain?
Reduces blood flow to muscles
Increases tension in back muscles
Decreases flexibility of the spine
Weakens the intervertebral discs
Chronic back pain is defined as pain that persists for longer than how many months?
Which sleeping position is generally recommended to reduce back pain?
On your back with a pillow under your knees
On your side with legs extended
On your side with a pillow between your knees