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The Role of Physical Therapy
Physical therapy with a trained professional may be useful if pain has not improved after 3 - 4 weeks. It is important for any person who has chronic low back pain to have an exercise program. Professionals who understand the limitations and special needs of back pain, and can address individual health conditions, should guide this program. One study indicated that patients who planned their own exercise program did worse than those in...
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Back Pain and Sciatica: Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Other TreatmentsA number of complementary and alternative treatments are used to relieve back pain. Complementary means it is used together with... Read more »
Soldiers and Hip Stretches
Source: eOrthopod
Physical therapists often help patients increase muscle flexibility. There are different ways to stretch the same muscle. Which is better: passive or... Read more »
Back Care
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Back care consists of any of several approaches used to restore or maintain a healthy, pain-free back.Low back pain is a major problem in our... Read more »
Back Pain and Sciatica: Prognosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Self-CareHome Care Tips for Relieving PainResume normal activity as soon as possible. Bed rest is no longer recommended and may delay recovery.... Read more »
Nonspecific back pain
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Back pain - nonspecific Treatment The majority of nonspecific back pain is probably caused by muscle strain. This usually responds... Read more »
7 Surprising Causes of Back Pain
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