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Resources

www.nih.gov/niams -- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
www.aaos.org -- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
www.arthritis.org -- Arthritis Foundation
www.spine.org -- North American Spine Society
www.apta.org -- American Physical Therapy Association
www.ampainsoc.org -- American Pain Society
www.theacpa.org -- American Chronic Pain Association
www.iasp-pain.org -- International Association for the Study of Pain

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Expert & Community Posts

How to Relieve (and Prevent) Lower Back Pain From Returning

By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

...right leg all the way to the foot. MRI reveals a herniated disc at L5-S1 level. After an... Read more »

Back Problems

By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...in four Americans and is the most common form of physical therapy. This time, I'm determined to... Read more »

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Health Guide

Neurogenic Pain: Can it be treated with Epidural Steroid Injections?

...legs depending on whether the pinched nerve is in the neck or low back. When a nerve is pinched by a herniated disc, the nerve becomes inflamed. Thus, the most potent anti-inflammatory... Read more »

Foot Pain: Resources

...Ankle Surgeonswww.aapsm.org -- American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicinewww.apta.org -- American Physical Therapy Associationwww.diabetes.org -- American Diabetes... Read more »

Back Pain and Sciatica: Introduction

...HighlightsAlternative 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: Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain

...have significant side effects.Corticosteroid injections may be helpful for some patients.Exercise and Physical Therapy. Specific and regular exercise under the guidance of a trained professional... Read more »

Headaches: Tension: Highlights

Spinal Manipulation and Physical TherapyPhysical therapy combined with head and neck muscle exercises may help reduce the frequency, intensity, and duration of tension-type headaches,... Read more »

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