If you have back pain, you are not alone. The National Institutes of Health estimate that seventy to eight-five percent of all people have back pain at some point in their life. What's more, back pain is the most common reason why the average person has to take a day off work, avoid physical activity or exercise, or change their daily routine. Back pain is also one of the most common reasons why someone visits a doctor.

Fortunately, many back problems will go away with time and a few simple remedies, without surgery or prescription medications. Click here to learn more about what may be wrong with your back and the steps that you may want to take next, or visit Back.com, which, in February 2003, received the Good Housekeeping Web Site Certification Seal for its commitment to educating the public about back pain.