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Tricyclic and tetracyclic antidepressants for low back pain

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Back problems: Proper lifting

No one is immune to back injury. Whether you have a strong back or have hurt your back before, it is well worth it to: Stop yourself before casually picking up a light or heavy load.Plan in your mind for the best way to lift what's in front of you. This could include enlisting help from one or more people.Lift and move slowly and carefully.The time you take to use the right lifting mechanics is ..
Anesthetic or corticosteroid injections for low back pain

Drug details for Anesthetic or corticosteroid injections for low back pain.
Intradiscal electrothermic therapy (IDET) for low back pain

Intradiscal electrothermic therapy (IDET) is a relatively new, minimally invasive treatment for spinal disc - related chronic low back pain.
Protecting Your Back While Sitting - Topic Overview

Slouching puts stress on your lower back and contributes to low back problems. When you sit,keep your shoulders back,keeping a slight curve in your lower back. Place a small pillow,a rolled-up towel,or a lumbar roll in the curve of your back if you need extra support. Sit in a chair that is low enough to let you place both feet flat on the floor with both knees slightly lower than your ...
Acetaminophen for low back pain

Drug details for Acetaminophen for low back pain.
Low Back Pain: Easing Back Into Your Daily Activities - Topic Overview

Bed rest of more than a couple of days can actually make your low back pain worse and lead to other problems such as stiff joints and muscle weakness. If you do use bed rest for a short time,remember the following guidelines. Sitting up in bed puts additional pressure on the intervertebral discs. Lying on your side puts a little more pressure on the discs than lying on your back. Trying to ...
History and physical exam for low back pain

A thorough history to evaluate low back pain includes an assessment of:Pattern, intensity, and duration of the current episode of low back pain (you may be asked to complete a pain drawing to identify the sites and symptoms of pain). Make sure your doctor understands what brings on or increases your pain and what makes you feel better.Spine problems you have had since birth (congenital spine ...
Muscle relaxants

Drug details for Muscle relaxants for low back pain.
Interactive Tool: Should I Consider Surgery for My Low Back Problem? - What does this tool measure?

Click here to find out whether surgery may help decrease the symptoms of a back problem.This interactive tool will not diagnose a back problem, but it will tell you whether surgery might help decrease or eliminate symptoms related to your low back problem. There is always a risk with any surgery, so most people don't want to have surgery unless there is a very good chance it will help them. While