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How can i get relief for chronic lumbar pain?
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Find cause of pain: Chronic lumbar pain can be due to a variety of causes. If a diagnosis can be made that explains the pain, then treatment option becomes obvious. Recommend a consultation with a spine specialist to help determine the cause.
Answered 11/14/2012
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Lifestyle change : Usually, it involves a more active attempt to exercise regularly, weight control and smoking cessation if these are factors. If the back pain is the type that is worse with activity and certain positions and better with rest and changing positions. Sometimes, over the counter medications like ibuprophen can help. You may need an evaluation for a diagnosis and then physical therapy to get going.
Answered 8/12/2012
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