Back Pain and Osteoporosis: Johns Hopkins White Papers

The Johns Hopkins White Papers are a series of in-depth special reports written by some of the nation's leading doctors, all specialists in their respective fields. Each White Paper summarizes the very latest research and findings from all of the major medical journals, in easy to use language for the lay person to understand. We currently have thirteen different titles. Back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit a doctor. We examine the various ways people can attain relief from this condition, and report on advances in the knowledge and treatment of osteoporosis, a common cause of back pain in older people.