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I have back pain my xray says that i have a gap in spine dr said that there is no medicine to fill up your gap only the pain can reduce by normal painkiller?

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Try PT: Before resorting to painkillers, I’d recommend physical therapy. Won’t cure your spine, but will help you live with the pathology in the spine a bit easier.

Answered 9/19/2017

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A member asked:

I have back pain my xray says that i have a gap in spine dr said that there is no medicine to fill up your gap only the pain can reduce by normal painkiller?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

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