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My father is suffering from severe backpain. .doctors said that he has slip disk. he is 55 yrs old. plz give some suggestion?
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See below: He needs an evaluation by a pain specialist. There are many injections that may help. Physical therapy may be a thought.
Answered 7/7/2013
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Conserv care first: He has sciatica. The best approach to is a conservative approach involving core muscle strengthening and the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications. If this is not possible or doesn't work well a lumbar spine epidural steroid injection may help greatly.
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