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Treatment for Acute Low Back Pain

Patients withshort-term acute low back pain usuallyhavethe best resultswith the least aggressive treatments. The general approach is as follows:

Patients with no serious underlying cause should stay as active as possible within the limits of the back pain. (Bed rest is not recommended.) Some studies suggest that a third of patients with uncomplicated low back pain get significantly better after a week with no other treatment than normal activity. Two-thirds of pat...

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The Effects of exercise on cancer, neurological disorders and other health conditions

Exercise's Effects on Other ConditionsPhysical activity makes you healthier. It lowers your risk for cardiovascular disease and reduces bone loss. Physical activity also helps the body use calories... Read more »

Complications

Exercise may lead to injury if not done properly. Always exercise with care.Injuries from High-Impact ExerciseCompetitive running or high-impact aerobics pose a high risk for a number of injuries in... Read more »

The Effects of exercise on the Heart: MyDietExercise.com

Exercise's Effects on the HeartInactivity is one of the four major risk factors for coronary artery disease. However, exercise helps improve heart health in people with many forms of heart disease... Read more »

Back Pain and Sciatica: Exercise and Physical Therapy

Exercise and Physical TherapyExercise is not helpful for acute back pain. In fact, overexertion may be as unhelpful as prolonged bed rest during recovery. In one study, patients who immediately... Read more »

Urinary Incontinence Risk Factors

About 13 million adults experience incontinence at some time. The number, however, may actually be higher because most patients are reluctant to discuss incontinence with their doctors.... Read more »

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