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My boyfriend has acute spinal arthritis and is worried about treatments, age, meds, etc. what are some things i can comfort him with?
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Don't worry: "spinal arthritis" or degenerative changes to the spine occur naturally in all of us. In fact, over 80% of the population will experience back or neck pain at some point in their life. Pain can occur as early as your teen years. Fortunately most cases of spinal pain improve without treatment, but if not there are many non-surgical options including therapy, medication, and injections.
Answered 12/10/2013
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