Back pain—often of debilitating intensity—is a common experience for most Americans, yet it is all too frequently accepted as simply a part of life. What can be done to isolate its causes and minimize its effects? In this program, host Kat Carney spotlights a number of advances in spinal healthcare involving therapeutic activities such as yoga and medical procedures including acupuncture and surgery. A new technique that lets researchers quantify back pain, a visit to a zoo to contrast primate anatomy with hominid posture, and an intriguing connection between karate and chiropractic are featured as well. A Discovery Channel Production. (50 minutes)