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A 36-year-old male asked:
Please provide some do's and don'ts about dealing with back pain.
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Dr. Yoshihiro Yamamotoanswered
Neurosurgery 38 years experience
Back: Back braces can weaken core muscles. It is not wise to use them all the time.
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Dr. Cary Nelsonanswered
23 years experience
Be: Be cautious about getting an x-ray if your pain has been there for less than 6 weeks.
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Dr. John Michalskianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 38 years experience
Do: When lifting objects, lift close to your body.
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Dr. Boris Aronzonanswered
Anesthesiology 26 years experience
Do: Back pain is complex; talk to your doctor instead of treating it yourself.
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Dr. Yoshihiro Yamamotoanswered
Neurosurgery 38 years experience
Do: Refrain from smoking if you have a bad back or have had back surgery in the past.
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Dr. Marsha Davisanswered
Internal Medicine 30 years experience
Do: Do walk frequently and don't sit for long periods of time.
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Dr. Jimmy Bowenanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 36 years experience
Don't: See a provider if pain is present for longer than four weeks and spreads into the legs.
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Dr. Mike Mooreanswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Don't: Don't lift too much, too fast! simple advice that is not always followed.
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Dr. Yoshihiro Yamamotoanswered
Neurosurgery 38 years experience
If: If you have no control over your bladder or bowel movements, see a doctor immediately.
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Dr. David Dechellisanswered
Pain Management 15 years experience
Don't: Don't avoid seeing a physician because you think there is little they can offer.
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Dr. Marsha Davisanswered
Internal Medicine 30 years experience
Relieve: Relieve pain: stretch well each morning and take frequent walks.
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Dr. Jimmy Bowenanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 36 years experience
Remember: Remember to lift with your legs and not by bending at your hips.
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Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charasanswered
Anesthesiology 31 years experience
Rest: Rest and anti-inflammatories will fix most back pain.
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Dr. Mike Mooreanswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Take: Take advantage of any classes your workplace offers on safe lifting skills.
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Dr. Andrew Doeanswered
Radiology - Interventional 22 years experience
Avoid: Avoid back pain by always watching your posture, and being active.
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Dr. David Dechellisanswered
Pain Management 15 years experience
Avoid: Avoid smoking if you have chronic pain, as it may lead to increased pain.
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Dr. Andrew Doeanswered
Radiology - Interventional 22 years experience
Back: Back pain doesn't have to be progressive or debilitating. Also, surgery can be avoided.
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Dr. Michael Bolestaanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 42 years experience
Do: Do ask questions. Do get second opinions. Do ask for options & alternatives.
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Dr. John Michalskianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 38 years experience
Do: Be sure to work your back and paraspinal muscles at the gym.
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Dr. Andrew Doeanswered
Radiology - Interventional 22 years experience
Don't: Don't rely on pain injections and oral medications to treat your back pain.
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Dr. David Dechellisanswered
Pain Management 15 years experience
Epidural: Epidural steroid injections may help improve pain associated with inflammation from vertebral discs.
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Dr. Andrew Doeanswered
Radiology - Interventional 22 years experience
Exercise: Exercise is the easiest way to prevent back pain. Pain injections can help you become active again.
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Dr. Michael Bolestaanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 42 years experience
Lift: Lift with your legs; keep heavy objects close to your body as you lift. Get help lifting.
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Dr. Robert Binfordanswered
Thoracic Surgery 40 years experience
Many: Lower back pain is often the result of tight hamstrings. Be sure to do hamstring stretches!
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Dr. Michael Bolestaanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 42 years experience
Regular: Regular exercise, healthy diet, weight control, and no tobacco use all help with spinal health.
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Dr. David Dechellisanswered
Pain Management 15 years experience
Spinal: Spinal cord stimulation may offer pain relief for chronic radicular pain from spinal stenosis.
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Dr. John Michalskianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 38 years experience
Try: Use ice at the onset of a strain, then apply heat and rest.
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Dr. Michael Bolestaanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 42 years experience
Using: Using support pads and adjusting chair, keyboard & monitor height can reduce spine pain.
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Dr. John Michalskianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 38 years experience
Warmup: Warm up and stretch to protect your back.
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Dr. Andrew Doeanswered
Radiology - Interventional 22 years experience
Watching: Watching your posture, keeping active and flexible, and sleeping on your back will all help.
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Dr. Timothy Perozekanswered
Ophthalmology 25 years experience
If: If you take pain pills, use artificial tears four times a day.
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Dr. Timothy Perozekanswered
Ophthalmology 25 years experience
Special: Special glasses may help your posture while on the computer for prolonged periods of time.
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Dr. Robert Loweanswered
Pediatric Rheumatology 19 years experience
Most: Most patients with back pain due to a herniated disc do not require or benefit from surgery.
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Dr. Robert Loweanswered
Pediatric Rheumatology 19 years experience
Physical: Physical therapy is highly effective for most kids with back pain--usually due to muscle strain.
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Dr. Jimmy Bowenanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 36 years experience
Back: Back pain is best improved with daily exercise and activity, not rest!
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Dr. Yoshihiro Yamamotoanswered
Neurosurgery 38 years experience
If: If you feel depressed, back pain feels worse. Ask your doctor about anti-depressants.
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Dr. Christopher Nicoraanswered
Internal Medicine 26 years experience
Maintain: Maintain flexibility with daily stretching and exercise.
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Dr. Mike Mooreanswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Many: Many of the most effective treatments for back pain do not involve narcotics or other painkillers.
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Dr. Mike Mooreanswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Most: Most people will have back pain at some point of their life, you are not alone.
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Dr. Keegan Duchicelaanswered
family medicine 16 years experience
90%: 90% of people with lower back strains and pain get better within 4-6 weeks.
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Dr. Keegan Duchicelaanswered
family medicine 16 years experience
A: A smoker's cough can sometimes lead to chronic low back pain.
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Dr. Keegan Duchicelaanswered
family medicine 16 years experience
Avoid: Avoid lying in bed or on the couch all day when you have back pain. It can make the pain worse!
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Dr. Keegan Duchicelaanswered
family medicine 16 years experience
Back: Back pain associated with fever and trouble urinating is never a good sign. See your doctor!
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Dr. Keegan Duchicelaanswered
family medicine 16 years experience
Being: Being overweight is a common cause of lower back pain.
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Dr. Robert Ryananswered
Dentistry 52 years experience
Bend: Bend at the knees to pick up something. Don't bend at the waist.
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Dr. Keegan Duchicelaanswered
family medicine 16 years experience
Build: Build up your core muscles with abdominal crunches to help prevent back strains!
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Dr. Robert Ryananswered
Dentistry 52 years experience
Don't: Don't 'slouch' in a chair while sitting down. Sit up straight.
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Dr. Robert Ryananswered
Dentistry 52 years experience
Force: Force your head up and your shoulders back when walking or standing.
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Dr. Robert Ryananswered
Dentistry 52 years experience
Inversion: Inversion tables are an effective form of traction for daily use.
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Dr. Robert Ryananswered
Dentistry 52 years experience
Pilates: Pilates therapy can be very effective for many back ailments.
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Dr. Robert Ryananswered
Dentistry 52 years experience
Practice: Practice traction methods daily. Lie on the floor, put lower legs on chair, and relax back muscles.
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Dr. Keegan Duchicelaanswered
family medicine 16 years experience
Take: Take care of your back! work in a 5 minute back stretch & workout every night before you go to bed.
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Dr. Keegan Duchicelaanswered
family medicine 16 years experience
The: The majority of lower back strains do not need an MRI for evaluation. Avoid unnecessary testing!
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Dr. Robert Ryananswered
Dentistry 52 years experience
Try: Try a naproxen-type anti-inflammatory drug, rather than regular ibuprofen.
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Dr. John Michalskianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 38 years experience
Bend: Bend at the knees, rather than the back, to lift an object lower than the waist.
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Dr. Mike Mooreanswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Increasing: Increasing your core strength will prevent many back injuries.
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Dr. Christopher Nicoraanswered
Internal Medicine 26 years experience
Maintain: Maintain healthy blood flow with daily excerise.
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Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charasanswered
Anesthesiology 31 years experience
Pay: Pay attention to your body when you are exerting yourself and avoid positions that strain your back.
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Dr. Yoshihiro Yamamotoanswered
Neurosurgery 38 years experience
Smoking: Smoking will inhibit healing of damaged disc. It will make the disc and joint wear out sooner.
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Dr. Yoshihiro Yamamotoanswered
Neurosurgery 38 years experience
Strengthening: Strengthening core muscles is important. We often recommend swimming or water aerobics.
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Dr. James Eitneranswered
Family Medicine 36 years experience
All: All in a night's sleep. Start with a good bed and try different positions to relieve back stress.
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Dr. David Dechellisanswered
Pain Management 15 years experience
Chronic: Chronic lower back pain can lead to depression and associated decreased physical function.
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Dr. Michael Bolestaanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 42 years experience
Do: Do stay as active & as normal as possible. Live your life. Don't let pain paralyze you.
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Dr. David Dechellisanswered
Pain Management 15 years experience
Don't: Don't avoid seeing a physician for back pain. Many nonsurgerical options exist to help improve pain.
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Dr. Sandra Pinkhamanswered
55 years experience
If: Your body can produce natural pain relievers if you treat it right. Opiates suppress this response.
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Dr. Brian Brokeranswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 32 years experience
In: In most cases physical therapy will prevent the need for surgery in herniated disks.
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Dr. Michael Bolestaanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 42 years experience
Keep: Keep your back and tummy muscles strong and flexible.
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Dr. James Eitneranswered
Family Medicine 36 years experience
Over: Over the counter pain meds and walking are the best cures for acute back pain.
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Dr. Michael Bolestaanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 42 years experience
Pain: Pain does not always mean damage. Find ways to control it rather than it control you.
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Dr. Michael Bolestaanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 42 years experience
Simple: Simple is usually better. Exercise & weight control are not easy, but often work.
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Dr. James Eitneranswered
Family Medicine 36 years experience
Stretch:: Stretch: staying flexible can prevent, relieve, or minimize back pain.
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Dr. David Dechellisanswered
Pain Management 15 years experience
Using: Using proper posture when lifting and bending may prevent disc herniation and back pain.
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Dr. Cary Nelsonanswered
23 years experience
Be: Be patient with back pain. Try physical therapy, antiinflammatories and time before surgery.
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Dr. Yoshihiro Yamamotoanswered
Neurosurgery 38 years experience
Effect: Result of a steroid shot in the back can help a surgeon to decide whether to recommend surgery.
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Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charasanswered
Anesthesiology 31 years experience
Epidural: Epidural steroids can be diagnostic and therapeutic.
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Dr. Jimmy Bowenanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 36 years experience
Inversion: Inversion therapy may be helpful for disc herniation and pain.
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Dr. Andrew Oswarianswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Magnesium: Magnesium is a great muscle relaxer, can help with sleep, and softens stools.
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Dr. Mike Mooreanswered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Physical: Physical therapists are an amazing resource to help you recover from and prevent back injuries.
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Dr. Linda Gromkoanswered
Family Medicine 50 years experience
If: If you have back pain, you may have a "front problem" rather than a back problem. Lose the weight!
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Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 50 years experience
Strengthen: Strengthen your core muscles and lose weight, especially on your belly!
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Dr. Nikolaos Zachariasanswered
Maternal-Fetal Medicine 28 years experience
Losing: Losing a little weight and strengthening your abdominal and back muscles can cure you!
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Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 47 years experience
"If: It's a myth that: if your back hurts, bed rest is good for you. (doing so may get you immobilized!).
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Dr. Mark Gallandanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 34 years experience
Sometimes: Sometimes low back pain comes from tightness in the upper legs, so always remember to stretch well.
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Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 50 years experience
Avoid: Avoid mris and ct scans if you have back pain only without evidence for nerve compression for 3 mo!
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Heat: Heat can help relax back muscles & remove pain molecules. Consider a warm shower or heating pad.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Capsaicin: Capsaicin cream can be used topically to decrease back pain.
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Dr. Milroy Samuelanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Amrix: Amrix is a good 24 hour muscle relaxer.
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Dr. Thomas Dowlinganswered
Orthopedic Spine Surgery 42 years experience
That resting in bed: Only one to two days of bed rest is ok, then mobilization with guided exercise/activities is ideal.
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Dr. Marlis Gonzalez fernandezanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 15 years experience
Good: Good posture is critical. Try walking as if you are balancing a book on your head.
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Dr. Charles Cattanoanswered
Gastroenterology 41 years experience
Don't: Don't take nsaid's with abandon. Do exercise caution with advil, aleve, naproxen, ibuprofen, etc.
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Dr. Victor Bonuelanswered
Internal Medicine 40 years experience
Back: Back pain is common, mostly benign. Maintain good posture. Try tylenol (acetaminophen) before using narcotics.
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Dr. Jeffrey Satinoveranswered
Psychiatry 41 years experience
"It's: "it's in my back". Yes, but very often it's also in your psyche. Internal pain + unbalanced muscles.
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Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 50 years experience
Keep: Keep your core muscles strong and maintain your flexibility!
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Dr. Jeffrey Oppenheimeranswered
Neurosurgery 39 years experience
Strengthen: Strengthen your core: pilates, yoga, crunches, sit-ups.
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Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 47 years experience
Do: Do not stay at bed rest, it makes things worse. Do get up and exercise and/or stretch, stay active.
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Dr. Christopher Khorsandianswered
Plastic Surgery 24 years experience
If: If you are overweight, getting down to an ideal weight may significantly help your back pain.
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Dr. Charles Cattanoanswered
Gastroenterology 41 years experience
Don't: Don't assume your back pain is of musculoskeletal origin. Persistent /worsening symptoms need eval.
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Dr. Charles Cattanoanswered
Gastroenterology 41 years experience
Focus: Focus on building your "core" muscles. They'll help protect and unload strain on your back.
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Dr. Charles Cattanoanswered
Gastroenterology 41 years experience
Not: Not all back pain medicines are of equal efficacy nor equally safe. Check with your doctor please.
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Dr. Kornelis Poelstraanswered
Orthopedic Spine Surgery 26 years experience
Back: Back pain rarely needs surgery. Focus on an exercise routine with walking and flexibity training.
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Dr. Kornelis Poelstraanswered
Orthopedic Spine Surgery 26 years experience
In: In bed, pull knees to chest to stretch back; do straight leg raises, pull w/ towel around the foot.
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Dr. Mitchell Vogelanswered
Ophthalmology 32 years experience
Ignore: Get an accurate diagnosis. Live your life...
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Dr. Jimmy Bowenanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 36 years experience
Neutral: Neutral spine exercises such as planks can prevent low back pain.
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Dr. David Sherrisanswered
Facial Plastic Surgery 35 years experience
Focus: Focus on core strength. Planks, trx bands, sit ups and stretching all will help!
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Dr. Mitchell Vogelanswered
Ophthalmology 32 years experience
3: 3 myths are: it never gets better. Surgery never helps. Physical therapy is short term.
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Dr. Boris Aronzonanswered
Anesthesiology 26 years experience
While: While treating back pain make sure that your diagnosis is correct, second medical opinion is important.
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Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 47 years experience
Swimming,: Swimming, mckenzie back exercises, soaking in warm water, regular stretching can help.
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Dr. David Lundinanswered
Neurosurgery 29 years experience
Exercise: Exercise your core and stretch daily. Yoga is a good way to do both of these things.
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Dr. David Lundinanswered
Neurosurgery 29 years experience
Ignore: Work on isometric core exercise like planking and stretch your hamstrings daily.
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Dr. David Lundinanswered
Neurosurgery 29 years experience
Avoid: Avoid excessive worry about pain and focus on breathing and natural relaxation.
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Dr. Victor Bonuelanswered
Internal Medicine 40 years experience
Most: Most back pain is muscular or arthritis. Try tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin initially. Avoid narcotics if possible.
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Dr. Victor Bonuelanswered
Internal Medicine 40 years experience
Imagine: Imagine those who suffer more. Those who are abandoned, crippled & dying. Consider yourself blessed!
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Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 50 years experience
No: No matter the cause, losing weight and strengthening core muscles will help!
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Endodontics 46 years experience
Non: Non steroidal anti inflammatories such as advil (ibuprofen) or alleve can help reduce back pain!
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Endodontics 46 years experience
When: When picking up, always bend from the knees, not the back!
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Dr. Jimmy Bowenanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 36 years experience
Surgery: Surgery is rarely needed. Using your back correctly and maintaining core strength is paramount.
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Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 50 years experience
Narcotic: Narcotic use chronically lowers testosterone and causes impotency in males. Don't get "hooked!".
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Dr. Nikolaos Zachariasanswered
Maternal-Fetal Medicine 28 years experience
Icy-hot: Icy-hot patch or spray while taking tylenol (acetaminophen) is very effective. Alternatively Cataflam is very useful.
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Dr. Nikolaos Zachariasanswered
Maternal-Fetal Medicine 28 years experience
Do: Do get massages & strengthen your back/belly muscles. Don't lift heavy objects with straight legs!
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Dr. Marlis Gonzalez fernandezanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 15 years experience
Do: Do maintain good seating posture. Don't ignore your workstation, it may be contributing to back pain.
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Dr. Marlis Gonzalez fernandezanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 15 years experience
Do: Do exercise regularly, don't overdo it to the point of extreme pain.
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Dr. Marlis Gonzalez fernandezanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 15 years experience
Life: Life should not revolve around pain but on living life in spite of the pain. Do as much as you can.
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Dr. Marlis Gonzalez fernandezanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 15 years experience
Concentrate: Concentrate on making sure you are functioning at your best even when pain is present.
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Dr. Steven Charlapanswered
Holistic Medicine 39 years experience
It: It is a myth that surgery is always the best treatment for back pain.
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Dr. Theodore Shybutanswered
Sports Medicine 19 years experience
Avoid: Avoid complete bed rest-research has shown it results in longer down time, more pain and disability.
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Dr. Theodore Shybutanswered
Sports Medicine 19 years experience
Do: Do light routine activity such as walking-you will likely recover faster than if you rest in bed.
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Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 47 years experience
Always: Always be aware of risk to back under physical exertion and maintain good posture.
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Dr. Colin Kerranswered
Family Medicine 46 years experience
Don't: Don't continue narcotics past 8 weeks unless surgery or injection is planned. Get back to your life.
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Dr. David Dechellisanswered
Pain Management 15 years experience
Avoid: Avoid prolonged sitting, especially associated with forward flexion of lumbar spine.
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Pain Management 21 years experience
Avoid: Avoid sedentary positions. Stand, walk and stretch frequently.
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Dr. Gregory Hinesanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
The: The best thing for lower back pains is to do phyical therapy.
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Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 47 years experience
When: When lifting heavy objects, keep your back straight, bend your knees, and lift with your legs.
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Dr. James Bicosanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 24 years experience
Sit: Sit ups are important in low back strengthening.
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Dr. David Dechellisanswered
Pain Management 15 years experience
Transvere: Transvere abdominus strengthening and stabilization may help prevent back pain. Ask your doctor.
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Dr. William Newtonanswered
Pain Management 21 years experience
Use: Use good lifting mechanics and lift with the legs.
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Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 47 years experience
Even: Even if back pain is intense, do not stay in prolonged bed rest, as things can get worse.
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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgeanswered
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Recognize: Recognize and reduce stress factors, exercise regularly and strengthen core muscles.
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Dr. William Newtonanswered
Pain Management 21 years experience
Keep: Keep moving and avoid overuse activities.
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Dr. Colin Kerranswered
Family Medicine 46 years experience
Pain: Pain medications are not the answer. Correct risk factors: posture, support, exercise, etc.
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Dr. David Dechellisanswered
Pain Management 15 years experience
Myths:: Myth: sit-ups help keep core strong! fact: if done alone, may lead to imbalance of core musculature.
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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgeanswered
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Wearing: Wearing a back brace is not an effective long term treatment for back pain.
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Dr. Theodore Shybutanswered
Sports Medicine 19 years experience
If: If you are overweight, losing that extra weight is the best long term strategy to avoid back pain.
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Dr. Theodore Shybutanswered
Sports Medicine 19 years experience
Get: Get in shape--back pain is more common among individuals who are not physically fit.
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Dr. William Newtonanswered
Pain Management 21 years experience
Good: Good core strength and endurance can help prevent injury.
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Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 47 years experience
Never,: Never, in the gym, lift far more than prior limits. Work up slowly and perhaps with help.
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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgeanswered
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Most: Most acute episodes of back pain will not require surgery.
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Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 47 years experience
McKenzie: Mckenzie back exercises result in the best long-term outcomes and ultimate stability.
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Dr. Randy Bakeranswered
Holistic Medicine 42 years experience
Stress: Stress dramatically worsens back pain. Healing back pain by john sarno md is a classic book on this.
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Dr. Jason Lichtenanswered
Plastic Surgery 25 years experience
Some: Some back pain may be related to macromastia (large breasts) in which case - breast reduction.
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Dr. Steven Charlapanswered
Holistic Medicine 39 years experience
You: You can wear a back brace for up to two days before muscles start to weaken.
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Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 50 years experience
If: If you have back pain, wait several months before expensive imaging. Will usually resolve!
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Dr. Jimmy Bowenanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 36 years experience
Back: Back pain suffering it is a choice. Prevention is regular exercise, weight maintenance, good posture.
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Dr. Victor Bonuelanswered
Internal Medicine 40 years experience
It's: It's recurring? Watch out for these red flags: shooting pain to legs, fever, bladder, rectal incontinence.
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Dr. Mandakini Patelanswered
Pediatrics 43 years experience
Wear: Wear good fitting shoes & practice yoga daily and drink plenty of milk/dairy products.
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Dr. Kavita Guptaanswered
Pain Management 40 years experience
If: If not an active person, doing something out of the ordinary may cause injury. Best is to stretch prior.
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Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 50 years experience
Lose: Lose all the weight you can! a protruding abdomen increases lordosis and facet arthritis pain.
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Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 59 years experience
Think: Think positive, try to be happy, laugh more, enjoy time with friends and family, take medicines if needed.
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Dr. Marlis Gonzalez fernandezanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 15 years experience
Don't: Don't ignore the importance of a good night's sleep in managing your pain.
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Dr. Kavita Guptaanswered
Pain Management 40 years experience
Remember: Remember a firm mattress will aid in maintaining a neutral spine while you sleep.
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Dr. Kavita Guptaanswered
Pain Management 40 years experience
Consider: Consider appropriate ways of lifting. Bending at the waist will aggravate symptoms.
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Dr. Suzanne Fialaanswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
Best: Best treatment for bothersome low back pain - strengthen those core muscles! pilates is excellent.
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Dr. Bahman Omranianswered
Pain Management 19 years experience
If: If you have back pain, many treatment options available aside from medications. Ask your doctor.
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Dr. Charlene Sojicoanswered
Pediatrics 43 years experience
You: You can use heating pads, massage, salonpas, wintergreen, or take motrin, alleve. Exercise.
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Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 50 years experience
Do: Do not equate any abnormality found on x-ray as the cause for your pain! i see this happen often!
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Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 50 years experience
Make: Make sure you have a good mattress. It can make all the difference in back pain keeping you awake!
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Dr. Tracy Lovellanswered
Internal Medicine - rheumatology 23 years experience
Proper: Proper shoes make a big difference in back pain. Sometimes arch support helps.
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Dr. Vikram Patelanswered
Pain Management 39 years experience
Sitting: Sitting at a computer without moving for several hours increases disc pain.
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Dr. Thomas Wrightanswered
Phlebology 31 years experience
The: The best way to prevent back pain is to keep weight down and core muscle strength up.
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Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 50 years experience
You: You should have a CRP test done if you are younger with back pain &/or have a family history of low back pain!
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Dr. Tod Halleranswered
Ophthalmology 18 years experience
DON'T: Don't do physical therapy on your own. Only with trained professional because form is important!
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Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 50 years experience
Learn: Learn proper lifting techniques to minimize aggravating your back pain!
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Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 50 years experience
A: A weightlifter's belt is an excellent form of lumbar and back support! inexpensive.
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Dr. David Rosenfeldanswered
Pain Management 29 years experience
If: If you know it's going to hurt to try to move that refrigerator right now, don't do it.
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Dr. David Rosenfeldanswered
Pain Management 29 years experience
Rest,: Rest, anti-inflammatory pain medicines like ibuprofen, and a few days time resolves many backaches.
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Dr. David Rosenfeldanswered
Pain Management 29 years experience
Traction: Traction is a well-recognized and traditional form of physical treatment that helps many patients.
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Dr. David Rosenfeldanswered
Pain Management 29 years experience
Ice: Ice is a very effective pain reliever.
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Dr. David Rosenfeldanswered
Pain Management 29 years experience
Heat: Heat therapy can provide both pain relief and healing benefits for many types of back pain.
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Dr. David Rosenfeldanswered
Pain Management 29 years experience
Hamstring: Hamstring stretching exercises can help ease back pain.
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Dr. David Rosenfeldanswered
Pain Management 29 years experience
Lose: Lose excess weight to take pressure off the spine.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Chiropractic: Chiropractic manipulation may reduce back pain & improve function.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Back: Back pain: acupuncture can lead to the release of natural opioids which reduce pain.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Back: Back pain: capsaicin applied to skin reduces substance p (a pain neurochemical).
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Back: Back pain: some yoga poses may help to increase flexibility, strengthen muscles, and relieve pain.
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Dr. Steve Springeranswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Work: Work on core strengthening to give your back a break. The muscles in the front and on sides help too.
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Dr. Pavel Conovalciucanswered
Family Medicine 25 years experience
Don't: Don't convince yourself of becoming couch potato. Stay active but avoid over-doing.
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Dr. Ihab Ibrahimanswered
Pain Management 31 years experience
Don't: Don't bend at the waist, bend your knees when lifting that toddler off the floor. Bend your knees!
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Dr. Ihab Ibrahimanswered
Pain Management 31 years experience
Treat: Treat it before you have the pain. We don't wait for our blood pressure to get to 220/120 to treat.
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Dr. Ihab Ibrahimanswered
Pain Management 31 years experience
Stretching: Stretching properly in the morning, and when you sit for a long time, will help dramatically.
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Dr. Ihab Ibrahimanswered
Pain Management 31 years experience
Key: Key will involve strengthening your stomach and back muscles safely.
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Dr. Ihab Ibrahimanswered
Pain Management 31 years experience
Don't: Don't engage in sports that pound your back. Like horseback riding. Or prepare for a life of pain.
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Dr. Ihab Ibrahimanswered
Pain Management 31 years experience
Don't: Don't think it is only heavy items you pick up that will hurt you, the bending at hip is the problem.
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Dr. Bahman Omranianswered
Pain Management 19 years experience
Don't: Don't expect medication alone to solve your pain.
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Dr. Bahman Omranianswered
Pain Management 19 years experience
May: May take time - increase your strength, flexibility, and endurance to decrease your back pain.
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Dr. Bahman Omranianswered
Pain Management 19 years experience
Exercise: Exercise is one of the most effective ways to relieve back pain quickly. Try walking, swim & yoga.
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Dr. Ihab Ibrahimanswered
Pain Management 31 years experience
If: If you sleep on your side and place a pillow below your head, place another between your legs.
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Dr. Craig Mortonanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 20 years experience
Use: Use a lumbar support when sitting at your desk. This will promote good posture and prevent pain.
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Dr. David Rosenfeldanswered
Pain Management 29 years experience
Sleep: Sleep disturbances are common among back pain sufferers, but peaceful slumber helps to repair it.
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Dr. David Rosenfeldanswered
Pain Management 29 years experience
Resting: Resting can cause certain types of back pain to worsen and decrease muscle strength.
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Dr. David Rosenfeldanswered
Pain Management 29 years experience
Having: Having excess weight pulling on your back 24 hours a day except when you're laying down.
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Dr. David Rosenfeldanswered
Pain Management 29 years experience
Practice: Practice proper posture, non-injury flaring movements, and alignment of the head, neck, and trunk.
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Dr. David Rosenfeldanswered
Pain Management 29 years experience
Yoga: Yoga can be very therapeutic for back pain sufferers.
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Dr. David Rosenfeldanswered
Pain Management 29 years experience
For: For short-term pain relief, over-the-counter nsaids are sometimes suggested.
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Dr. David Rosenfeldanswered
Pain Management 29 years experience
Arnica: Arnica gels and creams can be very helpful and won't interfere with anything you're taking.
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Dr. David Rosenfeldanswered
Pain Management 29 years experience
Glucosamine,: Glucosamine, flaxseed oil, calcium and magnesium may help.
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Dr. David Rosenfeldanswered
Pain Management 29 years experience
Cold: Cold therapy (applied via an ice pack) works better for inflammation and helps to reduce swelling.
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Dr. David Rosenfeldanswered
Pain Management 29 years experience
Heat: Heat (via a hot water bottle or heating pad) is ideal for reducing cramping and muscle spasms.
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Dr. David Rosenfeldanswered
Pain Management 29 years experience
Physical: Physical therapists often recommend aquatic therapy for patients with back pain.
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Dr. David Rosenfeldanswered
Pain Management 29 years experience
With: With home whirlpool units, try aiming the jets directly at your sore spots.
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Dr. David Rosenfeldanswered
Pain Management 29 years experience
TENS: Tens machines, according to one theory, work by scrambling the message of pain to the brain.
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Dr. David Rosenfeldanswered
Pain Management 29 years experience
Many: Many back pain patients have had success with tens machines.
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Dr. David Rosenfeldanswered
Pain Management 29 years experience
Ice: Ice is a very effective pain reliever.
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Dr. David Rosenfeldanswered
Pain Management 29 years experience
Hamstring: Hamstring stretching exercises can help.
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Dr. David Rosenfeldanswered
Pain Management 29 years experience
There: There are a number of soothing, rewarding therapies available to treat back pain.
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Dr. Jimmy Bowenanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 36 years experience
Do: Do not wait for care if fevers, weight loss, recumbency pain, or bowel or bladder incontinence.
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Dr. Zahid Niazianswered
Cosmetic Surgery 41 years experience
Never: Never stoop when you can kneel. Helps your back be on even keel.
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Dr. Zahid Niazianswered
Cosmetic Surgery 41 years experience
A: A warm shower a day, gets you up and away. Back pain is here to stay. Don't let it get in the way.
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Dr. Arti Jainanswered
Pediatrics 27 years experience
Kids: Kids should carry no more than 10% to 15% of their body weight in their packs to prevent back pain.
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Dr. Pavel Conovalciucanswered
Family Medicine 25 years experience
Chronic: Chronic back pain is not a sentence.
You should and could master it!
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Dr. William Harrisanswered
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Use: Use med combinations: nsaids, muscle relaxers, cymbalta, (duloxetine) neurontin, ultram, thc, and all modalities!
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Dr. Robert Kentanswered
Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine 14 years experience
Always: Always work on core strength to help prevent back pain and injuries.
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Dr. Robert Kentanswered
Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine 14 years experience
Laying: Laying in bed is one of the most counterproductive things to do with back pain. Get walking/moving.
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Dr. Peter Ihleanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 56 years experience
Don't: Don't wait 2 long b4 u have it evaluated. Do c an orthopedic surgeon.
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Dr. Ihab Ibrahimanswered
Pain Management 31 years experience
Is: Is there a pool at the nearby ymca or ywca? Use it to full advantage if you have back/hip/knee pain.
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Pain Management 31 years experience
Stretch: Stretch before and after exercise. Do your exercise in fresh air. Stop smoking.
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Dr. Ihab Ibrahimanswered
Pain Management 31 years experience
Sit: Sit up. Don't let your car seat recline so much.
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Dr. Jimmy Bowenanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 36 years experience
Very: Very common for everyone to experience. Expect to have it. Exercise to prevent it.
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Dr. Jimmy Bowenanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 36 years experience
Exercise,: Exercise, posture correction, medications, physical therapy, inversion tables may all be helpful.
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Dr. Ihab Ibrahimanswered
Pain Management 31 years experience
Do: Do stop smoking. Your back pain will decrease.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Back: Back pain prevention: regular low- impact aerobic activity can help to maintain a healthy back.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Back: Back pain prevention: avoid straining your back by maintaining a healthy body weight.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Back: Back pain prevention: maintain neutral pelvic position when standing to avoid back pain.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Back: Back pain prevention: maintain normal spine curve by placing a rolled towel in small of your back.
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Dr. Scott Shapiroanswered
Integrative Medicine 37 years experience
Good: Good posture can prevent back pain. Focus on posture when sitting at a desk or talking on the phone.
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Dr. Ihab Ibrahimanswered
Pain Management 31 years experience
Stretching: Stretching key to decreasing most pain. Then exercise.
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Dr. Robert Kentanswered
Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine 14 years experience
Keep: Keep moving. One of the worst things to do for back pain is stay in bed.
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Dr. Robert Kentanswered
Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine 14 years experience
When: When looking for someone to treat your back pain, go to an osteopath. We can do manipulations too!
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Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine 14 years experience
Core: Core exercise is key to avoiding back injuries.
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Dr. Frederick Nahmanswered
Neurology 29 years experience
Get: Get to work on how you work. Be mindful of your posture all day long.
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Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine 14 years experience
Never: Never count out physical therapy as a viable, beneficial treatment for back pain!
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