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Other than surgery what else an i do for my muscle atrophy of my left leg. ii have nerve damage due to a back injury?
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Therapy: The best non-surgical option is therapy to work on muscle stengthening. You may want to be seen by a physiatrist (rahabilatation doctor) to determine any special modalities and/or medications that may be beneficial in recovery of the muscle atrophy.
Answered 9/28/2016
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