How do I treat a pinched nerve in the upper back? Posted: 03-22-06 08:08am
how do i treat pinched nerve in
upperback
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Back Pain Answer A915 Posted: 05-23-06 04:25am
First, you can try to alleviate the pain
of a pinched nerve in the upper back with
physical therapy. Physical therapy aims
to strengthen areas of weakness that might
be causing you pain. Allopathic doctors
also recommend painkillers but this can
create a lifetime of dependency on
pharmaceutical drugs. Non-traditional
medicines have proven helpful for
generations: acupuncture, yoga therpay,
and acupressure to name a few. If
neither of the traditional options help
(physical therapy, painkillers), doctors
may recommend surgery as the only
remaining option. You might need to
consult a neurosurgeon if you wish to take
this route.
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