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Nonspecific Back Pain
Alternate Names : Back Pain - Nonspecific
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Nonspecific Back Pain Treatment
The majority of nonspecific back pain is probably caused by muscle strain. This usually responds to 2-5 days of rest and pain medications (such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents -- ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin, etc.), followed by gradual return to activities. Medications may be needed to reduce muscle spasms.
Physical therapy is often prescribed to instruct the patient on proper body mechanics (such as good posture and lifting correctly) and to improve strength and flexibility in the spine, abdomen, and legs.
Surgery is not useful for the treatment of nonspecific back pain.
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• Definition
• Nonspecific Back Pain Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Nonspecific Back Pain Symptoms & Signs
• Nonspecific Back Pain Prevention
• Nonspecific Back Pain Diagnosis & Tests
• Nonspecific Back Pain Treatment
• Nonspecific Back Pain Prognosis
• Nonspecific Back Pain Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Review Date : 11/13/2002
Reviewed By : Andrew L. Chen, M.D., Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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