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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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Abdominal pain diagnosis
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There are clues to diagnosing the cause and severity of abdominal pain. See abdominal pain for a detailed discussion of the potential causes and what... Read more »
Abdominal Pain
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Low Back Pain and Herniated Disk
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Discomfort, aching or stiffness concentrated in the lower back, resulting in the impairment of physical activity.At least once in their lives, about... Read more »
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