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What treatment is available for artititis in the spine as well as herniated disc which causes chronic pain. currently currently on celebrex but it is not helping.

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Lots: First remember the vast, vast majority of discs will resolve on there own. Arthritis is an inflammatory condition, low glycemic diet, consider all vegetable, physical therapy/exercise (swimming great!), get right amount of sleep.

Answered 3/10/2020

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A member asked:

What treatment is available for artititis in the spine as well as herniated disc which causes chronic pain. currently currently on celebrex but it is not helping.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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