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Health Encyclopedia: Back Pain And Sciatica Medications And Alternative Treatments
- Back Pain and Sciatica - Medications and Alternative Treatments
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Medications and Alternative Treatments
The most commonly prescribed medications for the treatment of back pain are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These drugs block prostaglandins, the substances that dilate blood vessels and cause inflammation and pain. Evidence suggests that short term use of NSAIDs brings effective relief in patients with acute back pain. The benefits for chronic back pain are less certain.
There are dozens of NSAIDs. The most common are the following:
- Over-the-co...
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...caffeine in the afternoon and evening. Lying curled up in a fetal position with a pillow between the knees or lying on the back with a pillow under the knees may help.Massage therapy may be... Read more »Back Pain and Sciatica: Exercise and Physical Therapy
...times a week:Partial Sit-ups. Partial sit-ups or crunches strengthen the abdominal muscles.Keep the knees bent and the lower back flat on the floor while raising the shoulders up three to six... Read more »Images
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