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How do i get rid of or manage chronic lower back pain, and its more so on my left side. the left side hurts more then the right.?
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Activity, OTC meds: Chronic back pain is a very common complaint. Most is due to muscle strain or sometimes minor disc problems. As a start, otc meds like Ibuprofen and usual activities are best. Physical therapy, massage, short courses of muscle relaxants are helpful in some cases. There is little value to any imaging early on in most back pain. Narcotics are essentially never indicated. Discuss with your pcp.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Lots of options: Physical therapy is a great place to start. Keeping strong core and trunk muscles is important. There are lots of meds, both oral and topical patches that can help. Injections, spinal cord stimulators, and surgery are all more aggressive options.
Answered 5/11/2015
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Exercise: Consider a regular stretching and exercise regime. Strengthening you back muscles can help alot with chronic pain.
Answered 10/4/2016
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