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 are some easy methods to relieve back pain?

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

shadowmew2000 asked: My boyfriend works from 11PM - 7AM. He complains of back pain and we've been putting Biofreeze on it and it seems to be helping for the rest of the day. Then when he comes home he says his back hurts again. He says he has a job ...

I have had three back surgeries yet still suffer from chronic pain. Does anyone have home remedies that work?

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

Darren D asked: I have had three disks removed and still suffer pain in my lower back that "shoots" down both legs. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has home remedies that they have tried that work. Thanks.Camey

What do you do for your chronic back pain to cope day to day?

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

Christina J asked: Have lots of back problems. I have 6 hernieted discs(that I know, we have never done an MRI of the thoracic spine). I had a fusion in my neck and I also have a hemangioma on one of my vertebrae that is causing pain. The back pain ...

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 ...

What type of doctor should I see for a sharp, shooting pain on the back of my head behind my right ear?

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

gchuva asked: I am having a chronic, sharp, shooting pain on the back of my head behind my ear for 5 days. This happen to me a few times already. What type of doctor should I see, a chiropractor? Any other suggestions how to cure?Tam

what kind of pain reliever is best for chronic back pain?

Monday, November 24th, 2008

Jdizzle asked: I've been having lower back pains for a while now. what is the best pain reliever to take that is effective? I dont want to visit a doctor. I think it is my bad posture.Ramin

Could there be a connection between severe lower back pain and weak urine stream?

Saturday, October 25th, 2008

prytybyrd asked: Female with chronic lower back pain. Hurting the whole day and noticed that my urine stream is weak. What could be wrong?Kaia

Does anyone take methadone for cronic lower back pain?

Saturday, September 6th, 2008

Tonia M asked: I am on methadone for chronic lower back pain. I had surgery in 98 and now may need another. Is there anyway to avoid surgery, and still take LESS MEDS? I don't want to go through another surgery, but I can't stand the pain, and the meds ...

What can I do for back hip and knee pain?

Monday, August 18th, 2008

Kellie asked: I have been having chronic pain in my back, hip and knees. I'm taking Ibprofen 800mg 3 times a day, but its not always helpful, I asked my doctor for something stronger and she said no, so I don't know what do do, I can't hardly sleep at ...