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Learning Center Learn about back and neck pain Most people have back and neck pain from time to time. Some people have ongoing pain that gets in the way of their everyday activities. Either way, our …
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… Overview Low back pain is very common among adults and is often caused by overuse and … Overview Low back pain is very common among adults and is often caused by overuse and …
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… Your history and physical examination show signs of a serious problem, such as a … 55 I injured my back about 6 weeks ago. I was ready to have surgery right then, but my … Your history and physical examination show signs of a serious problem, such as a …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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… Flexibility exercises Spinal cord injury: Your rehabilitation team Low back pain Low … Flexibility exercises Spinal cord injury: Your rehabilitation team … Low back pain …
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… habits. Avoid spending time in positions that stress your neck. Sit straight in your chair … and anxiety. What Happens Most neck pain gets better within several weeks with treatment … Problems and Injuries Physiotherapy Stress Management Credits Current as of: November 9, …
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… Treatment Overview Manual therapy is a general term for treatment … include information on self-care and strength exercises. If you choose to see a health care … include information on self-care and strength exercises. If you choose to see a health care …
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… Surgery Overview Spinal decompression surgery reduces pressure on the spinal cord or spinal nerve roots . Surgery is … tingling; leg pain, numbness, or tingling; or problems with bladder or bowel control. In …
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… Aleve, aspirin, or Motrin), to reduce pain. Topical pain medicines. These are medicines … anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). This is a cream that you can rub over the sore area and may help relieve pain. Capsaicin cream. This may help relieve pain. footnote 1 …
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… as by a chiropractor. Acupuncture. Massage. Injections of steroid medicine in your back … pain. They include: Anesthetic or steroid injections. These injections don't seem to help most people with …