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I have been taking cortisone shots for eight months now. it seems that their not working any longer! what can i do to stay out of pain?
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Noninvasive measures: I assume you are getting epidural steroid injections for back or neck pain. Your best bets would be a combination of biofeedback for control of nerve pain and muscle spasms, and pilates for strengthening of the spinal muscles. Additionally, aquatic therapy would be a more soothing form of back strengthening. Try to minimize medications.
Answered 7/31/2013
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