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How Much Do You Know About Your Back?

You probably take your back for granted—until it starts to hurt. Think about it—your back is a part of your body that's in nearly constant use. Whether you're sitting, standing, or moving, your back and its muscles are providing support all day, every day. Test your knowledge of the back by taking this quiz.

1. How many bones are in your spine?

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There are 30 bones are in the spinal column, from the skull to the tailbone.

A. 30B. 50C. 60D. 70

2. What position is best for your back when you sleep?

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The best position for sleeping is on one side with the knees flexed toward the chest.

A. On your backB. On your stomachC. On one sideD. On one side with the knees flexed toward the chest

3. Which of these sports can cause dangerous back injuries?

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Rough contact, twisting, and sudden movements in these sports can cause back injury.

A. SoccerB. VolleyballC. RacquetballD. All of the above

4. How many Americans will suffer back pain at some time in their lives?

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Back pain is a frequent cause of short-term disability in people under age 45.

A. 2 out of 10B. 4 out of 10C. 6 out of 10D. 8 out of 10

5. What is the average recovery time for low-back pain?

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One month.

A. 2 weeksB. 1 monthC. 3 monthsD. Indefinite period

6. Disks cushion vertebrae in the back. What are they made of?

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Ligaments encase the disk.

A. BoneB. TendonsC. CartilageD. Muscle

7. Which of these is a significant risk factor for backache?

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Extra pounds strain muscles and joints.

A. Being underweightB. Being overweightC. Being tallD. Being short

8. Which of these measures will help a backache?

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Apply ice or a cold pack the first 48 hours, then treat with heat. A massage by a certified massage therapist can help release tension and ease soreness. Staying in bed for long periods of time can make a backache worse because your muscles become stiff.

A. Several days of bed restB. MassageC. Ice packD. B and C

9. How should you lift a heavy object?

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Keep the back straight and use your knees to lift.

A. Bend from the waistB. Squat, then liftC. Twist to set the object downD. Lock your knees

10. What are the warning signs of a herniated disk?

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A herniated disk puts pressure on nerves resulting in pain. Herniated disks are most likely to occur in the lower back.

A. PainB. NumbnessC. Shooting back pain when you coughD. All of the above

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Medical Reviewer: Berry, Judith, PhD, APRN Luks, Howard, MD

Last Annual Review Date: Nov 30, 2011

Copyright: © 2000-2011 The StayWell Company, 780 Township Line Road, Yardley, PA 19067. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professional's instructions.

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Copyright: National Institute of Arthritis http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Back_Pain/default.asp

25% of US adults experience at least 1 day of back pain in a 3-month period.

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