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… between the bones of the spine. Pressure on nerve roots. Conditions such as a herniated … Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Spine Electromyogram (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies Low Back …
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… faster, prevent reinjury to your back, and reduce the risk of disability from back pain. … sitting (their back and hips are flexed). Others feel better standing (back and hips are … sitting (their back and hips are flexed). Others feel better standing (back and hips are …
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… by serious disease or nerve-related problems. Imaging, including MRI, is helpful for … What is an MRI? An MRI is a test that uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy … of the spine . MRI stands for "magnetic resonance imaging." For this test, your body …
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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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… Overview A back school teaches you practical information … which may improve how well you manage low back pain. Back school works only as well as you …
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… Overview For the first day or two of pain, take it easy. But as soon as you can, ease back into your normal activities. Lying down … or reaching. When you sit, place a small pillow or a rolled-up towel in the curve of your …
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… Overview Spinal cord injury and low back pain can be … concerns or present together. In people with spinal cord injury, back pain is common. Spinal cord injury and low back pain can …
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… Overview There is some evidence that heat will help decrease low back pain. There … help. footnote 1 But some people do find that heat or cold help them. Follow these suggestions if you would like to try heat or cold for low back pain. Heat to …
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… (rehab) programs offer treatment for low back pain. They may use physiotherapy, pain
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… Overview For the first day or two of back pain, take it easy. Being less active and … your knees bent and supported by large pillows. Lie on the floor with your legs on the … such as ibuprofen and naproxen, seem to work best for low back pain. But if you can't …