How do you deal with chronic back pain?

Monday, March 16th, 2009

Boo asked: I have tried massage, physio, acupuncture and cupping for my back pain. My doctor has just been prescribing pain killers. I am only 26 years old and Im petrified I am going to have back pain for the rest of my life. I work in disability services and ...

What’s the difference between chronic back pain and sciatica?

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009

Murrin asked: I have been experiencing strong and consistent back pain for as long as I can remember (I am 25 now). It starts with a little discomfort in my lower back, and about 20 minutes later, if I don't take pain medication, my joints will start to ache on ...

What else can I do to get rid of chronic back pain?

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

w asked: I'm more or less at my wits end. Every doctor I go to tells me that the xrays and MRI are showing nothing wrong with me and that I need to exercise. I'm 22 years old, I shouldn't be having chronic back pain that has no apparent cause. ...

What is this new stabbing pain in the middle upper left side of my back?

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

MandyPW asked: I have suffered from chronic back pain for three years now. I am 31, not overweight, and did not have an injury! I had disc replacement surgury on L4-5 about a year and a half ago with no success. Discography shows that the L5-S1 is ...

How do i handle post surgery chronic back pain?

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

ggmac07 asked: i am 7 mos out of back surgery for rupture at L4 L5...the pain im having is a result of lots of scar tissue wrapping around the nerve root as well as other places in the leg that was most affected. Is there anything i can do to ...

Is sharp pain in leg rooted to back pain in reality?

Friday, June 27th, 2008

Spicebabe asked: I suffer from sharp pain in my feet sometimes. Specially the arch and ankle. I dont have sprain or anything, nor have i pulled any muscles. But i read somewhere, if you have a chronic back pain, or herniated disc then your feet or sometimes leg can have ...

What is the best treatment for chronic back pain?

Sunday, February 17th, 2008

dwaindaddy asked: I was in a recent mvc and been having back pain since. I got steroid injections as follow up but has not really helped the discomfort. Any other suggestions??Kamyar