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Exercise and Physical Therapy
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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Exercise Can Play Big Role in Easing Chronic Lower Back Pain
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How to Exercise Despite Low Back Pain
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New Guidelines for Low Back Pain Treatment
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Water Exercise: Fibromyalgia Treatment
Every fibromyalgia expert will tell you that exercise is an essential component of any fibromyalgia treatment program. However, most fibromyalgia... Read more »
Back Pain and Sciatica: Exercise and Physical Therapy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
PrognosisMost people with acute low back pain are back at work within a month and fully recover within a few months. According to one study, about a... Read more »
Clinical trial: New pain med for chronic lower back pain
This is a study to evaluate the level of pain control and safety of different doses of a new extended-release pain med (CG5503) in people with... Read more »
Clinical trial: New pain med for chronic lower back pain
This is a study to determine the safety and effectiveness of a new transdermal pain med in patients with chronic lower back pain. This national study... Read more »
Back Pain and Sciatica: Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Other TreatmentsA number of complementary and alternative treatments are used to relieve back pain. Complementary means it is used together with... Read more »
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