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Managing Acute Low Back Pain

Posted on February 21, 2012 by
Almost everyone experiences low back pain at some point in their lives. Acute low back pain usually gets better with time, and there are simple things people can do at home to help manage pain and get back to normal activities. To help people with acute low back pain understand these strategies, the Informed Medical Decisions Foundation has developed a Shared Decision-Making® program called Acute Low Back Pain: Managing Your Pain through Self-Care. Continue reading →
Posted in Back Care Programs, Orthopedic Programs | Tagged acetaminophen, acupuncture, acute low back pain, exercise therapy, lower back pain, massage therapy, muscle relaxants, narcotic pain relievers, NSAIDs, pain relievers, spinal manipulation | Permalink
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Managing Chronic Low Back Pain

Posted on February 21, 2012 by
Chronic low back pain can limit one's ability to perform normal daily activities at home and at work, and may cause or exacerbate stress, depression and/or other health concerns. To help individuals understand low back pain and develop an individual recovery plan, the Informed Medical Decisions Foundation has developed a Shared Decision-Making® program called Chronic Low Back Pain: Managing Your Pain and Your Life. Continue reading →
Posted in Back Care Programs, Chronic Condition Programs, Orthopedic Programs | Tagged alternative therapy, back pain, back surgery, chronic low back pain, complementary therapy, lower back pain, pain relievers, physical therapy, Shared Decision-Making® programs, spinal fusion | Permalink