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Treatment Choices for Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis occurs when discs in the spine grow thin with age and arthritis forms bony growths called bone spurs. These changes can put pressure on the nerves and spinal canal, and that may cause symptoms in the back and legs that make walking difficult. To help people with spinal stenosis understand their condition and decide on the best approach to manage their pain and limitations, the Foundation has developed a Shared Decision-Making® program called Spinal Stenosis: Choosing the Right Treatment for You. Continue reading
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Managing Acute Low Back Pain
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
