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Back and neck pain can be a common problem. You can strain back muscles by lifting too much weight or just by moving the wrong way. For pain that won't go away, or gets worse instead of better, St. John Health offers specialists who can help including physical therapists, massage therapists, physicians and pain management experts.

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5 Exercises to Prevent an Aching Neck
Although neck pain can be the result of stress, age or injury, it is most often associated with poor posture.


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Back Pain
Back pain can be caused by inflammation of joints, muscles, or ligaments. Poor posture, obesity, or lifting something the wrong way can cause back pain. Pain also can develop after you sit or stand too long or when you are under physical or mental stress.


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After Knee Replacement: Back at Home
You and your healthcare team will assess how well you can care for yourself at home. You may need friends, family, or a home health aide to help with chores and errands.


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Pillow Flight

To keep your back feeling fine on long airline flights, use a pillow, experts say. Place the pillow between your back and the seat, about four fingers above your belt.

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