Question 1

can you tell me how i could treat my back pain (hernated disc) problem?

Accepted Answer

Stay active: The worst thing you could do is lay around.  Try to stay active and stretch your hamstrings.  Applying gentle heat can relieve muscle spasm. Over the counter anti-inflammatories (advil, alleve, etc) can help, but limit use especially if this causes upset stomach.  Consult with your physician if your pain lasts greater than 2 weeks.

Question 2

how can i treat my back pain in the morning, and is it a sign of a bigger problem?

Accepted Answer

Purposefully: Exercise
don't smoke
lose weight to your ideal weight.
Flexibility and core strengthening exercises.
This could be a sign of a bad mattress.
Also, this is common for arthritis.
Stretch in the morning before you get out of bed.

Question 3

i have been diagnosed with sphincter of oddi dysfunction which is painful in the abdomen area, what alternatives do i have to treat my back pain besides chiropractic which hurts it?

Accepted Answer

SOD: The answer really depends on details--mostly your labs and the size of your bile duct.  Especially if you have Type I or II SOD, a gastroenterologist with special training in this area will likely be able to help. There is no proven role for chiropractic care for treatment of SOD. You should talk to your GI doc in more detail, and consider a 2nd opinion at a center specializing in SOD.  Good luck.

Question 4

my doc decided to treat my back pain like a slipped disc w/o imaging. with the pain i have diarrhea  it's been 3 weeks & both are getting worse. ideas?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea : Back conditions are generally not associated with diarrhea. I would have concern that there might be something going on in the abdomen which is causing diarrhea and also back pain. I would return to your healthcare provider soon for reevaluation and to evaluate this further.

Question 5

how do i treat my intense back pain?

Accepted Answer

Back pain: First seek medical evaluation to determine the cause and physician can make treatment recommendation based on this. Second- talk with your physician about acupuncture. It is effective and safe for many types of back pain. Good luck.

Question 6

what can i do to treat my upper back pain from jumping on the trampoline?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: This is a problem that necessitates a face-to-face meeting with your doctor.  This will allow him/her to examine you, ask specific questions. And possibly order tests to find out what's wrong and what to do to help you.

Question 7

what can i do to treat my lower back pain and pot belly?

Accepted Answer

Several ways: Be  proactive in terms of lifestyle changes including: weight control, regular exercising & not smoking. Get adequate sleep & good vitamin d/calcium. Cut out any processed foods and sodas from your diet as well as refined flour. Eat more vegetables. You may need additional treatment that may include physical rherapy, medication as well as possible pain management techniques. Back support can help.

Question 8

how can i treat my upper back pain after strain from weightlifting?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends in part on the length and severity of the pain as well as the underlying cause.  Many simple cases are treated with rest and medications, more involved cases are often treatd with physical therapy or chiropractic.  Imaging the spine to aid in the diagnosis is oftened used for potentially more aggressive options.  Thank you.

Question 9

can the medrol (methylprednisolone) pack treat my lower back pain?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: It may help transiently but typically not very effective for low back pain alone.

Question 10

i recently lost my health care provider  who prescribed talwin for chronic back pain for many years. i am now finding it impossible to find any doctor who will treat me. my back pain is so bad i've been to the emergency room twice this month. over the yea

Accepted Answer

Talwin (pentazocine): Talwin is a combination of pentazocine hydrochloride and Naloxone hydrochloride.  It is used for moderate to severe pain.  There are several similar medications used for pain.  Please seek help from a pain management doctor, physiatrist, neurologist, spine surgeon ...

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Can you tell me how i could treat my back pain (hernated disc) problem?

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How can i treat my back pain in the morning, and is it a sign of a bigger problem?

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I have been diagnosed with sphincter of oddi dysfunction which is painful in the abdomen area, what alternatives do i have to treat my back pain besides chiropractic which hurts it?

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My doc decided to treat my back pain like a slipped disc w/o imaging. with the pain i have diarrhea it's been 3 weeks & both are getting worse. ideas?

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How do i treat my intense back pain?

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What can i do to treat my upper back pain from jumping on the trampoline?

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What can i do to treat my lower back pain and pot belly?

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How can i treat my upper back pain after strain from weightlifting?

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Can the medrol (methylprednisolone) pack treat my lower back pain?

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I recently lost my health care provider who prescribed talwin for chronic back pain for many years. i am now finding it impossible to find any doctor who will treat me. my back pain is so bad i've been to the emergency room twice this month. over the yea

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