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If you've ever groaned, "Oh, my aching back!", you are not alone. Back pain is one of the most common medical problems, affecting 8 out of 10 people at some point during their lives. Back pain can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain. Acute back pain comes on suddenly and usually lasts from a few days to a few weeks. Back pain is called chronic if it lasts for more than three... https://medlineplus.gov/backpain.html
What are peripheral nerves? Nerves are like wires that carry messages back and forth between your brain and your body. Your peripheral nerves branch off from your brain and spinal cord and connect to all parts of your body, including your muscles and organs. Peripheral nerves carry messages from your brain that control your movement, breathing, heartbeat, digestion, and more. They also carry... https://medlineplus.gov/peripheralnervedisorders.html
Back pain is one of the most common medical problems in the United States. It might feel like a dull, constant ache or a sudden, sharp pain. https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/back-pain
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