A member asked:

I've been suffering chronic back pain for the past 6 years, i've had mri and i'm on pain relief but nothing helps, what else can be done?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

LBP: If not already tried, consider weight control, yoga, pilates, tai chi, swim, glucosamine with chondroitin, purified omega, laser, biofeedback, acupuncture, obviously pt, & thorough medical exam.

Answered 12/5/2012

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

You can also ask : Your primary care doctor for a referral to a pain management specialist, usually an anaesthesiologist by training. They do some relatively simple ( when compared to back surgery) procedures that may give you some relief.

Answered 4/14/2013

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