Ten months ago, Vacek was bedridden with a mysterious back ailment that left him offering deals to any European doctor who could cure him.

But her father's sudden death precipitated a serious back ailment and then a nervous collapse.

He retired in 1999 due to a chronic back ailment, one which was properly diagnosed and successfully treated allowing him to make a comeback to pro ball at age 31 in 2003.

A serious back ailment led him to not seek re-election for a fourth term in 1982.

Back Ailment Lingers Bossy was sidelined the entire 1987-88 season by a mysterious back ailment that continues to make his return as a player improbable.

By 1967, a painful back ailment forced Mr. Vance back into civilian life, but he was repeatedly called back for delicate assignments.

The pain from a lifelong back ailment had become so persistent that he could no longer stand comfortably.

Due to a painful back ailment in his senior year, Vandivier's playing career was cut short.

Orlando Hernández, with an upper back ailment, has joined Andy Pettitte on the disabled list.

This is the Vandeweghe with the chronic back ailment.