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Back Pain Treatment
Treatment for back pain includes:
  • Rest the back.
    • Avoid bedrest.
    • Return to walking as soon as possible.
  • Avoid activities that cause back pain.
  • Apply cold compresses: Images
    • Apply for 20-30 minutes, every 1-2 hours, for the first few days.
  • Apply warm compresses:
    • Apply for 20-30 minutes, every 1-2 hours, after 2 days
  • After 2-3 days, start:
    • Back stretching exercises
    • Back range of motion exercises
  • Acetaminophen for pain Images
  • Ibuprofen for pain Images
Additional treatment for back pain may also include:
  • Narcotic pain medication Images
  • Back strengthening exercises
  • Massage therapy for the back
  • Physical therapy for the back
  • Ultrasound therapy
  • Laminectomy
  • Vertebroplasty
  • Spinal fusion Videos
  • Disk surgery
  • Back injury clinical trials
  • Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
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Last Updated: Mar 13, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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