As common as the common cold and 20 times more painful -- I. What's causing your symptoms? -- 24 vertebrae and 23 discs -- Who gets back pain and what causes it? -- Things that go wrong in the back -- Spinal tumors and metastatic cancer -- II. Getting a diagnosis and seeking treatment. What's wrong with me, and what should I do about it? -- Pain relief and nonsurgical treatment -- Physical therapy for pain strength and function / Kristin Archer -- Making the decision about surgery -- Back surgery and recovery.
