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General recommendations are to resume normal, or near normal, activity as soon as possible. However, stretching or activities that place additional strain on the back are discouraged. 1.Nonprescription medications may provide relief from pain. 2.No specific back exercises were found that improved pain or increased functional ability in people with acute back pain. Exercise, however, [...]

However in some cases it may be necessary for us to do so to help reduce the amount of pain we are feeling as well as helping to increase our mobility levels. For many who decide not to choose to treat the problem through the use of medication, you may find that you become extremely [...]

Back pain is common in diabetes because this disease may be complicated by myopathy (though this is rare) or neuropathy, both of which create gait disturbances that, in turn, cause back pain. In women, fibromyalgia is a fairly common chronic condition associated with musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, morning stiffness, and other nonspecific symptoms. Conditions affecting the [...]

Diagnostic tests aren’t usually necessary to confirm the cause of your back pain. However, if you do see your doctor for back pain, he or she will: 1.May also test your reflexes with a rubber reflex hammer 2.Examine your back and assess your ability to sit, stand, walk and lift your legs These assessments help [...]

Back pain also known as “dorsalgia” is pain felt in the back that usually originates from the muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the spine. The pain can often be divided into neck pain, upper back pain, lower back pain or tailbone pain. It may have a sudden onset or can be a [...]

What You Should know about Back Pain You should know that back pain is a condition that can be easily avoided or treated with the right type of information; knowing more about back pain and its possible cures can help you deal with it if you are experiencing it or can help you avoid it [...]

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is a lateral (side) curvature of the spine that can occur in children aged 10 to maturity. The spine may curve to the left or right. Sometimes AIS may start at puberty or during an adolescent growth spurt.Idiopathic means the abnormal curve develops for unknown reasons. There is undoubtedly a genetic [...]

While some degree of disk degeneration is inevitable, people can reduce their risk by practicing good posture (during sitting, standing, and lifting), performing neck-stretching exercises, maintaining an ideal weight, and quitting smoking. For patients with cervical discogenic pain with or without radiculopathy, physical therapy should be focused on educating the patient about proper posture, proper [...]

For acute or sudden neck pain, doctors prescribe pain relief medications such as acetaminophen, anti-inflammatory agents, and muscle relaxants. Temporary bed rest or a brace may also be suggested. Usually patients are encouraged to get up and gradually increase their activities of daily living. Physical therapy is often prescribed, and usually includes stretching exercises to [...]

All effective treatments are built upon accurate diagnosis. Your physician will use a combination of their expertise and state-of-the-art diagnostic technology to ensure a correct diagnosis. The diagnostic process includes: 1.Diagnostic tests. Most doctors start with x-rays, which allow us to rule out other problems such as tumors and infections. The films also allow us [...]