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How is back pain normally treated?
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Meds and Exercise: Treatment depends upon when acute or chronic. Usually will include analgesics such as tylenol (acetaminophen) or nsaids. May include cymbalta. Also may include physical therapy. The program may also include activity modification and limiting some lifting.
Answered 6/3/2017
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Conservatively: Assuming imaging of back is normal, the acute pain is treated with rest, nsaids, physical therapy and muscle relaxants. Once it becomes chronic it is best treated by pain management specialist.
Answered 9/8/2013
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