Back Pain

Herniated Disc: Choosing the right treatment for you (38 minutes)

This video is for people with low back and leg pain (sciatica) that may be caused by a lumbar herniated disc, who are trying to make a decision regarding medical or surgical treatment. Updated June 2008.

Spinal Stenosis: Choosing the right treatment for you (38 minutes)

This video is for people age 40 or older with low back pain and/or other symptoms (such as aching, cramping, or numbness in their hips, buttocks, or legs that may be caused by spinal stenosis), who are trying to make a decision regarding medical or surgical treatment. Updated 2009

Acute Low Back Pain: Managing Your Pain Through Self-Care (26 minutes)

For For people with acute low back pain, possibly including the buttock or upper thigh, that came on suddenly and has lasted less than 1 month. Updated June 2008.

Chronic Low Back Pain: Managing Your Pain and Your Life (38 minutes)

For people with low back pain that has lasted for more than three months and is severe enough to limit their ability to do work, recreation, or other activities