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Different Types Spine Problems

Video: Types of back pain

October 03, 2008
In this short video from HealthiNation, Dr. Paul Knoepflmacher talks about the different types of back pain and the conditions that can cause them. Knoepflmacher's discussion includes such problems as slipped disks, arthritis, compression fractures, sciatica, and pregnancy-related back pain. He also gives information on how people who suffer from back pain can know when to seek medical treatment for their condition. Read more »

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Alexander or Feldenkrais: Movement Therapy Can Improve Back Pain
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...efficiently and with a better posture, would your back pain disappear? Well, some British... Read more »

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The Best Medication for Chronic Low Back Pain
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...the most frequently recommended treatment for low back pain.  Research has shown that 80% of... Read more »

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Health Guide

Sciatica: What is it?
...thigh pain? What about buttock pain? Unfortunately, “sciatica” has been wrongly applied to all types and locations of leg pain. In 1948, the use of the word “sciatica” was declared... Read more »
Back Pain and Sciatica: Introduction
Alternative TreatmentsAcupuncture. People with back pain find longer lasting relief from acupuncture than physical therapy, according to a study in the British Medical Journal. Another... Read more »
Back Pain and Sciatica: Medications and Alternative Treatments
...Medications and Alternative TreatmentsThe most commonly prescribed medications for the treatment of back pain are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These drugs block prostaglandins,... Read more »
Back Pain and Sciatica: Diagnosis
Because nearly all cases of low back pain clear up in a short time and are not due to serious problems, a medical history and a brief physical examination are almost always sufficient.Still,... Read more »
Back Pain and Sciatica: Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain
for Chronic Low Back PainEvidence strongly suggests that only intensive treatment using a combination of physical and psychological rehabilitation programs can reduce pain and improve... Read more »

Medications

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...infection (e.g., burning/painful urination, lower back pain, fever) A very serious allergic... Read more »

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...infection (e.g., burning/painful urination, lower back pain, fever) A very serious allergic... Read more »

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...infection (e.g., burning/painful urination, lower back pain, fever) Seek immediate medical... Read more »

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...(e.g., burning/painful/frequent urination, lower back pain, fever) mental/mood changes ... Read more »

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...infection (e.g., burning/painful urination, lower back pain, fever) Seek immediate medical... Read more »

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