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Bulging disc in mid-backlower thoracic, what to do?

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Dr. Nirmal Nandakumar answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Back pain: Initially tried conservative treatment can try heating pad whirlpool does not work then possibly steroid injections for the next step.

Answered 2/11/2014

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