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Can you recommend a good way to relieve back pain from a pinched nerve?

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Dr. Ki-Hon Lin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Pinched nerve: For most people, a pinched spinal nerve will cause predominantly extremity (i.E arm or leg) pain rather than back pain. Treatment options include physical therapy (progressive strengthening/stretching) and medications and spinal injections. If severe (i.e. Causing neurologic deficit), a pinched nerve may even require surgery.

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Answered 1/29/2017

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