Acute Back Strain or Sprain
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Acute Back Strain or Sprain Treatment
Treatment for acute back strain or
sprain
may include:
Acetaminophen
for pain
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain:
Ibuprofen
(
Motrin
,
Advil
)
Naproxen
(
Anaprox
,
Naprosyn
,
Aleve
)
Ketoprofen
(
Orudis
)
Narcotic pain medication
Muscle relaxants
for back strain:
Cyclobenzaprine
(
Flexeril
)
Orphenadrine
(
Norflex
)
Methocarbamol
(
Robaxin
)
Massage therapy for back strain
Physical therapy for back strain
Occupational therapy
Ultrasound therapy for back strain
Back pain
clinical trials
For more information:
Back injury treatment
Herniated disk treatment
Sacrococcygeal injury treatment
Sciatica treatment
Vertebral compression fracture treatment
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Acute Back Strain or Sprain Treatment: Questions For Doctor
Related Conditions
Chronic back strain or sprain
Compression fracture
Herniated disk
Sciatica
Herniated Disk Checkup
Back injury
Back injury from lifting
Back pain
Sacrococcygeal injury
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Last Updated: Sep 22, 2008
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Acute Back Strain or Sprain References:
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