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A member asked:
Wow i feel great today but last few months tons back pain been on 60mg narcotics for 5 yrs. how come heat i used last night helped pain today?
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Muscle spasm: Heat i great for breaking the cycle of muscle spasm, decreased blood supply and pain from acid built up in the muscle. Narcotics don't fix the spasm. Spasm is also helped by stretching or yoga. Gentile yoga for back care is great for my back pain. I fractured it once.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Muscle spasm!: You should try proper exercises and work outs - may get off the narcotics. Find a well trained interventional pain doctor with qualifications of: md abipp and or fipp you will be amazed at the difference that they can make. For back pain and radiating pain there are great new procedures that can free you from your present mess.
Answered 2/14/2013
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