Low Back Pain : Treatments
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Treatments could include:
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Application of back brace
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Facetectomy Of Vertebra
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Injection of local anesthetic and steroid into joint
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Reconstruction Of Intervertebral Disc
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Therapeutic stretching
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Ultrasound therapy
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Many people will feel better within one week after the start of back pain. After another 4-6 weeks, the back pain will likely be completely gone. To get better quickly, take the right steps when you first get pain. A common misconception about bac...
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A thorough differential diagnosis is important before any treatment is considered. There are times when alternative therapies may be most beneficial, and other times when more invasive treatments are needed.
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All forms of treatment of low back pain are aimed either at symptom relief or to prevent interference with the processes of healing. None of these methods appear to speed up healing.
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Spinal manipulative therapies are those that are used on the human skeleton, particularly the spinal area, to relieve muscular or skeletal pain , relieve tension, improve the mobility of joints and, in the case of the oriental therapies, to " unblock energy channels. " The idea behind spinal manipulation is that when the vertebrae are subluxated (misaligned), the resulting pressure on nerves can have negative effects on organ system function and general health, in addition to impeding proper joint motion.
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Chiropractic is from Greek words meaning done by hand. It is grounded in the principal that the body can heal itself when the skeletal system is correctly aligned and the nervous system is functioning properly.
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Chiropractic is from Greek words meaning done by hand. It is grounded in the principle that the body can heal itself when the skeletal system is correctly aligned and the nervous system is functioning properly.
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Cryotherapy is a technique that uses an extremely cold liquid or instruments to freeze and destroy abnormal or cancerous skin cells that require removal. The technique has been in use since the turn of the century, but modern techniques have made it widely available to dermatologists and primary care doctors.
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Cryotherapy is a technique that uses an extremely cold liquid or instrument to freeze and destroy abnormal skin cells that require removal. The technique has been in use since the turn of the century, but modern techniques have made it widely available to dermatologists and primary care doctors.
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Cryotherapy is a technique that uses an extremely cold liquid or instrument to freeze and destroy abnormal skin cells that require removal. The technique has been in use since the turn of the century, but modern techniques have made it widely available to dermatologists and primary care doctors.
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During Cervical Disk SurgeryDuring surgery, your surgeon may remove all or part of the disk(diskectomy).To reach the cervical spine, he or she may make an incision in the front(anterior)or the back(posterior)of your neck. With the anterior approac...
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Disk removal is one of the most common types of back surgery. Diskectomy (also called discectomy) is the removal of an intervertebral disk, the flexible plate that connects any two adjacent vertebrae in the spine.
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Types of Lumbar Disk SurgeryYour disk problem may be corrected by adiskectomy,the surgical removal of a portion of a disk. Your surgeon may recommend a"classic" diskectomy,amicrodiskectomy,or apercutaneous diskectomy.The basic differences among th...
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One of the most common types of back surgery is disk removal (diskectomy), the removal of an intervertebral disk, the flexible plate that connects any two adjacent vertebrae in the spine. Intervertebral disks act as shock absorbers, protecting the brain and spinal cord from the impact produced by the body ' s movements.
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Electrical nerve stimulation, also called transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), is a noninvasive, drug-free pain management technique. By sending electrical signals to underlying nerves, the battery-powered TENS device can relieve a wide range of chronic and acute pain .
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Electrotherapy is the use of electrical stimulation for therapeutic purposes. Specifically, electrotherapy uses energy waves that are part of the electromagnetic spectrum to produce desired physiological and chemical effects in the body.
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Electrical stimulation of the brain (ESB) is a relatively new technique used to treat chronic pain and tremors associated with Parkinson disease . ESB is administered by passing an electrical current through an electrode implanted in the brain.
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How Electrothermal Catheter Therapy WorksLow back and leg pain is often due to damage to one or more of the disks between the vertebrae. Electrothermal therapy uses heat to change the structure of the tissue inside the disk.
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A transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit is used to apply electrical currents through the skin to the nerves via electrodes in order to reduce chronic and acute pain from various causes. Purpose TENS is a noninvasive therapeutic pain management modality that is used alone or in conjunction with pain medications or other pain-management techniques.
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Therapeutic exercise is a physical therapy intervention encompassing a broad range of activities designed to restore or improve musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary and/or neurologic function. Purpose Some form of therapeutic exercise is indicated in almost every physical therapy case.
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Heat treatments are therapeutic applications of superficial or deep-heating agents to areas of the body. Purpose Thermal agents are used therapeutically to: decrease pain decrease muscle spasm decrease muscle tightness and increase flexibility prepare joints and muscles for exercise increase local blood flow to the area, thus promoting tissue healing Precautions Therapeutic heat treatments should not be used in individuals who have bleeding or recent hemorrhage, an acute inflammatory process, or local infection near the point of application.
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Heat treatments are applications of therapeutic thermal agents to specific body areas experiencing injury or dysfunction. Purpose The general purpose of a heat treatment is to increase the extensibility of soft tissues, remove toxins from cells, enhance blood flow, increase function of the tissue cells, encourage muscle relaxation, and help relieve pain .
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LaminectomyWhen to Call Your DoctorOnce at home, call your doctor if you have any of the symptoms below:Unusual redness, heat, or drainage at the incision siteIncreasing pain, numbness, or weakness in your legFever over101.0°FVertebrae are the bon...
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A laminectomy is a surgical procedure in which the surgeon removes a portion of the bony arch, or lamina, on the dorsal surface of a vertebra, which is one of the bones that make up the human spinal column. It is done to relieve back pain that has not been helped by more conservative treatments.
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Laminectomy is a surgical procedure that entails opening the spinal column to treat nerve compression in the spinal cord. Purpose Laminectomy may be performed when an abnormality causes spinal nerve root compression that causes leg or arm pain that limits activity.
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LaminotomyWhen to Call Your DoctorOnce at home, call your doctor if you have any of the symptoms below:Unusual redness, heat, or drainage at the incision siteIncreasing pain, numbness, or weakness in your legFever over101.0°FLaminotomy is a surger...
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MicrodiskectomyWhen to Call Your DoctorOnce at home, call your doctor if you have any of the symptoms below:Unusual redness, heat, or drainage at the incision siteIncreasing pain, numbness, or weakness in your legFever over101.0°FDuring amicrodisk...
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Spinal microdiskectomy is the minimally invasive surgical removal of disk fragments from a herniated disk , usually in the lower back (lumbar area). Unlike lumbar spine surgery that requires an incision 2 to 5 inches long, microdiskectomy is performed through a very small incision (about 1 to 1 ? inches).
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What Is Lumbar Microsurgery?Lumbar microsurgeryis a way of doing low-back surgery through a small incision.
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Lumbar spinal surgery is used to correct problems with the spinal bones (vertebrae), disks, or nerves of the lower back (lumbar spine). See also spinal fusion and spinal surgery - cervical .
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Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain , and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those suffering from injuries, disabilities, or disease. Organized physical therapy began during World War I with 800 reconstruction aides.
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Physical therapists teach people recovering from surgery or with injuries, sprains or arthritis how to perform exercises that will help them gain strength and mobility and prevent recurring injury. Here are suggestions to help you get the most from physical therapy.
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The professional field consists of skilled health care providers who work under the direction or supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapists. Their role is to facilitate care and treatment of patients with injuries, diseases, or disabilities that involve mobility or other basic physical functioning.
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Chest physical therapy is the term for a group of treatments designed to improve respiratory efficiency, promote expansion of the lungs, strengthen respiratory muscles, and eliminate secretions from the respiratory system. Purpose The purpose of chest physical therapy, also called chest physiotherapy, is to help patients breathe more freely and to get more oxygen into the body.
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I was in a car accident four weeks ago. I have had physical therapy for the last three weeks and it seems to hurt more than it helps. I am still feeling pain and spasms. Can you suggest another option?
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Traction is the use of a pulling force to treat muscle and skeleton disorders. Purpose Traction is usually applied to the arms and legs, the neck, the backbone, or the pelvis.
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Lateral traction is a technique in which tension is used to move a body part to the side or away from its original location.
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Traction is force applied by weights or other devices to treat bone or muscle disorders or injuries. Purpose Traction treats fractures, dislocations, or muscle spasms in an effort to correct deformities and promote healing.
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Spinal traction is the process of applying force through body weight, weights, and/or pulleys to draw apart the vertebrae of the spine. Purpose Spinal traction may be indicated when a patient complains of cervical, low back, or radiating pain that is likely caused by a vertebral disc protrusion or degenerative changes.
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Spinal fusion is a procedure that promotes the fusing, or growing together, of two or more vertebrae in the spine. Purpose Spinal fusion is performed to: Straighten a spine deformed by scoliosis, neuromuscular disease, cerebral palsy, or other disorder.
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Spinal fusion involves surgical treatment of abnormalities in the spine bones (vertebrae), such as abnormal curvatures ( scoliosis or kyphosis ) or injuries (fractures). The surgery stabilizes the back by fusing certain vertebrae together with bone grafts , with or without pedicle screws, plates, cages, or other devices. The most common spinal area involved is the lower (lumbar) spine, but upper (cervical) spine fusion can also be performed. This surgery may be performed to treat arthritis, deformity (scoliosis, for example), instability, or trauma.
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Spinal Fusion: Understanding Bone GraftTo fuse the spine, very small pieces of extra bone are needed. Calledbone graft,this bone acts as the "cement" that fuses the vertebrae together.
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Good warm-ups and cool-downs can keep you from getting hurt when you do more intense aerobic activities that last 30 minutes or longer.
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An adolescent athlete can never stretch too much, experts say. Stretching to stay flexible is vital -- particularly when a child reaches puberty and goes through a growth spurt.
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