Low back pain is one of the top reasons that Americans see their doctor. Most Americans, moreover, experience back pain at one time during their life. Many back related injuries happen at work. But, you can change that. There are many things you can do to lower your chances of getting back pain. I. Back to Basics

Step 1: What is low back pain?

Step 2: Know your back anatomy

Step 3: Causes of low back pain

Step 4: Are you at risk? II. First Steps

Step 5: What to do when pain begins

Step 6: Seeing your doctor

Step 7: What tests might be ordered?

Step 8: When is low back pain a serious sign? III. Taking Control: Treatment and Prevention

Step 9: Exercise and physical therapy

Step 10: Change your work habits

Step 11: Medications Step 12: Other treatments