Lower back pain can be caused by pressure on the sciatica nerve or by other issues like muscle strains. It’s very common but usually goes away within 4 weeks. Learn more about the causes and treatments.

Lower Back Pain

The good news about lower back pain is that there are many ways to treat it yourself. 

Sciatica describes any shooting pain that begins at the spine and travels down the leg. The most common cause is a herniated or "slipped" disc in the lower spine.


Sciatica

Find out how to treat your vertebral osteomyelitis

Vertebral Osteomyelitis

Find out how to treat your spine metastases

Spine Metastases

Osteoporosis makes your bones weak, brittle, and more likely to fracture. It is most common in postmenopausal women. Immediate treatment is important so you can strengthen your bones and lower your risk of experiencing fractures.

Osteoporosis: Risks and Treatments

Risk factors, testing, and treating this silent disease.

Osteoporosis

Find out how to relieve the pain of a compression fracture

Compression Fracture

Find out how to treat scoliosis and prevent it from worsening 

Scoliosis

Neck sprains happen when the ligaments in your neck become overstretched or torn. Sometimes you can treat the pain at home, but you may need to see your doctor.

Neck Sprain: Causes, Symptoms, & How to Treat It

Neck sprains can be caused by a sudden movement—like from an amusement park ride, or from sleeping on your neck the wrong way—that overstretches the ligaments in your neck.

Neck Sprain: Causes & Treatments

Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis of the lower back caused by inflammation. Symptoms include pain and stiffness in the back and hips and sometimes the neck and shoulders that will be worse during sleep and rest.

Ankylosing Spondylitis: Symptoms, Causes, & Long-Term Management

Buoy’s doctors have compiled helpful information and treatment options for back and neck conditions.

Back & Neck

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