FAQ - about the spine, back, and neck

** This FAQ resource is shared by several spine sites by the Sonoran Spine Foundation (SSREF).

Questions and Answers about the back, neck, and spine.
What are common causes of back pain?
Muscular back strains are the most common cause for back pain in patients younger than 50.
For the over 60 age group, degenerative changes in the joints of the spine are often a source of pain.
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