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Back Pain Treatment
Back pain is a common problem and often resolves in time. Treatment generally depends on whether the pain is short-term or long-lasting. Non-surgical treatment options include hot or cold packs, activity (bed rest should be limited), strengthening exercises as part of a physical therapy program, medications to reduce pain and muscle spasm, nerve block, TENS, and steroid injections. Surgery is usually recommended only if there is evidence of worsening nerve damage and when there is evidence of structural changes that can be repaired. More...
Electromyogram (EMG)
Electromyography (EMG) is a test that performed to diagnose neuromuscular disorders that may be causing tingling, numbness or muscle weakness. EMG may diagnose pinched nerves caused by a herniated disk, carpal tunnel syndrome, ALS, or other medical conditions. More...
Neck Pain
Neck pain is pain or discomfort in the neck, usually when moved. Neck pain can result from muscle strain following everyday activities, or from traumatic accidents or underlying abnormalities, such as herniated discs or arthritis. You should see a physiatrist if neck pain occurs after an injury or blow to the head, neck stiffness prevents you from touching your chin to your chest, pain shoots down one arm, there is tingling/numbness/weakness in your arms or hands, there is leg weakness or loss of coordination in arms or legs, pain does not respond to over-the-counter pain medication, or the neck pain does not improve after a week. More...