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1. Which specialist should I see if I have Back pain?
You should consult an Orthopaedician or a General Physician.

2. What are the common causes of Back pain?
The most common causes of back pain are those due to muscular pain, flowed by disc pain, or arthritis. Most muscular pain is due to deconditioning and/or acute strain.

3. How do disc injuries cause Back pain?
Disc injuries stimulate nerve fibers on the disc sending a signal of pain to the brain. It leaks chemicals which are irritating to the nerves and can cause pain.

4. What type of exercises can help my Back pain?
Strengthening the abdominal and trunk muscles, and the core of your body, is one of the first steps towards improving your upright posture and alleviating back pain.

5. Does being overweight make it harder to get relief from my Back pain?
Being overweight places greater stress on the spinal column, and it increases the risk of having back pain.

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Posted by:  rupalli22(Guest)  Posted on: 04/23/2012
I HAVE A BAD LOWER BACK PROBLEM,I AM 29YRS OLD RECENTLY GOT MARRIED...AND PROBLEM I GOT AFTER MY MARRIAGE.PLS SUGGEST...HOW TO CURE.



Posted by:  enna.bond(Guest)  Posted on: 03/07/2012
hi, my mother have 45 years and at a sudden she is suffering from back pain it is difficult to her to sleep, to breath and to sit sometimes with the pain she have difficulty to breath is this series? thanks



Posted by:  nikipatel82  Posted on: 02/25/2009
Dear Concerned, I have delivered a baby before 3 1/2 months ago. But, from last few weeks i have a back pain. Back pain is mostly in spinal from middle to the lower back. I doing office job, so, i have to sit on a chair for the 8 to 9 hrs. So, when i wake up in the morning i feel fresh but after 2-3 hrs it starts again. I am taking ibuprofen. But no use. Somebody tells me that it will remain for the whole life, is it true ? Please help me...



Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 07/15/2008
Dear conerned, my mother is severly suffering from back pain which starts from back of the neck to low back the pain also migtrates to arm which causes irritation all around the back. she is not able to sleep, sit for long time.she already wearing neck belt. feeling uneasy to do any work.her mind is restless and every time she is in tension. could you suggest how to prevent this and what type of medication can we follow.


Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 07/31/2008
hi senthil,i just read the problem.did u any time took her to a physiotherapist?take her to a physio,they will assess her and giv the treatment which is beneficial.there are modalities like IFT, SWD, TRACTON,ext..



Posted by:  kamalanand  Posted on: 04/17/2012
Dear Friends i had cervical, sciatica and gap in upper back region for years together. I tried almost every therapy as my wife is doctor. I could not get permanent cure. I even tried Yoga, although it was under control but quite often i used to take pain killers. But i discovered an accupressurist near my house and he has cure me from the disease within few days of sitting. I wish to share his details so that more people can take the benefit. His details are Hari Bhai, 09310552365 Thanking you.Kamal Anand




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