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… Overview Most back injuries are caused by lifting or twisting and … overuse of the muscles and ligaments in the back. Back pain caused by a minor injury will … are more likely to cause more serious problems. Severe back injuries may be caused …
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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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… 2 days Do you have numbness, tingling, or weakness in your leg that has lasted more than an hour? Weakness is being unable to use the leg … it hard to move, but that is not the same as weakness. Yes Numbness, tingling, or weakness
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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 No one is immune to having a back injury. Whether you have a strong back or have hurt your back before, it is well worth it to: Stop …
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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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… Overview Most people will have a minor neck problem at one time or another. Our body … upper back, or arms. Or it may cause a headache. Neck movement may be limited, … type of minor injury include: Holding your head in a forward posture or odd position …
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… movements. They may cause tendons to rub or scrape against a part of the shoulder blade … spread to the bones of the shoulder or spine. Abuse. Any shoulder injury (especially a … habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel. Try Home Treatment …
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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 …