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If traditional treatment for chronic pain fails, there are other options to consider. There are alternative therapies, such as acupuncture, spinal manipulation, herbs and supplements, as well as lifestyle changes, such as exercise. Specific conditions may also offer several other medications or treatments to try, such as is the case with back pain. Sometimes surgery is an option when traditional methods have failed.
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Life After Back Surgery: Broken and Loose Screws Can Screw Up a Person's Life
Dear Dr Lasich - I'm six weeks post op spinal fusion surgery. Dec. 8, 2011 and then again eight days later I was in so much pain. The doctors went back in and found that a screw had broken by bone and some hardware was removed. My foot feels like it's on fire and top of my toes feels like someone is holding a match to them. I know nerve…
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Christina Lasich, MD, Health Pro, posted Hey Doc, What's the Best Way to Avoid… Of course, the best way to avoid surgery is to avoid getting hurt. But…
Karen Lee Richards, Health Guide, commented on Still hurt'n Hi Don, I looked through all the Nov. 2012 questions and shareposts and couldn't find any questions about…
Karen Lee Richards, Health Guide, posted Study Shows Alcohol May Reduce… Based on previous studies reporting the positive effects of alcohol on chronic…
Christina Lasich, MD, Health Pro, commented on Final Options for Treating Chronic Pain Oh you're right... they did not have pain 2000 years ago. Dr. Christina…
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