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Could Back Pain Raise Your Blood Pressure
- Back Pain and Sciatica - Treatment for Acute Low Back Pain
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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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Ranking 4.5 stars out of 5 Throughout the history of medicine, quantifying pain has been an issue. How do we explain "how much" pain we're... Read more »
Back Pain and Sciatica: Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain
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Other TreatmentsA number of complementary and alternative treatments are used to relieve back pain. Complementary means it is used together with... Read more »
Low Blood Pressure
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Hypotension is the medical term for low blood pressure, generally considered to be a systolic blood pressure of 90 mm Hg or less in an adult.However,... Read more »
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Hypotension; Low blood pressure Home Care Follow prescribed therapy. Bed rest and assistance with daily activities as needed until... Read more »
Back Pain and Sciatica: Diagnosis
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is a safe and effective pain reliever for mild to moderate acute back pain. It is also used as a fever reducer. The benefits... Read more »
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