Almost everyone, at some point in their life, will be affected by back pain. For some people, it comes and goes. But for others, it can last for months—even years—and can seriously affect their quality of life.

Because so many people experience back pain, the medical community conducts an extensive amount of research to learn more about the best ways to treat it. But how much of it do you follow?

Taking the time to learn more about your condition is important. But we understand that with a problem as broad as back pain, covering all your bases can be an overwhelming task.

We're here to help. When new back pain research is released, we'll write about what the findings mean for you. We want you to be proactive about your health—and keeping on top of new findings related to your condition is a great way to do that.

Back Pain Research and Treatment Updates

• April 21, 2010: Higher Complication Rate for Older Spine Surgery Patients

• March 16, 2010: When Should You Visit a Doctor for Herniated Disc Pain?

• February 19, 2010: One Test Isn't Enough to Accurately Diagnose Herniated Discs

• February 15, 2010: Some Surgery Benefits May Exclude Workers' Comp Patients

• February 8, 2010: Joint Fusion Procedure Shows Pain-relieving Potential

• February 1, 2010: Surgeons Less Likely to Deem Surgery the Best Treatment