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I have a lot of back and arthritic pain. started yoga class 2 x weekly 6 months ago. many symptoms are better or gone but sciatic pain is worse.

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Dr. Prem Gupta answered

See pain management: Since your pain is chronic and non pharmacological treatment has failed; you will need medications for pain control.

Answered 10/6/2013

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Dr. Milton Mintz answered

After 6 months: It's time to get an orthopedic consult if your pcp agrees.

Answered 1/8/2014

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A member asked:

I have a lot of back and arthritic pain. started yoga class 2 x weekly 6 months ago. many symptoms are better or gone but sciatic pain is worse.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Prem Gupta answered

Dr. Milton Mintz answered

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