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… Treatment Overview Physiotherapy may help you when back pain makes it hard to move around and do …
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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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… 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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… Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Spine Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) …
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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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… 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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… 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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… 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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… Hydrotherapy Kegel Exercises Massage Therapy Spinal Manipulation Transcutaneous Electrical … chronic or ongoing health conditions such as spinal stenosis , arthritis , and Parkinson's disease …
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… Overview Comprehensive rehabilitation (rehab) programs offer treatment for low back pain. … skills, and other medical treatments. These programs teach you how to care for your back … make your pain worse—on a daily basis. Good programs include doctors, physiotherapists, …