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So sorry to hear you're going through this. Pain in the left arm and the back is always concerning, in terms of whether it could be heart related...
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Lower back pain is sometimes treated wtih anesthetic or corticosteriod injections (shots). Here is some information on how this works:http://www...
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Mild back pain will often resolve on its own without seeing a doctor. However, if the pain doesn't start getting better after a day or two, call...
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Not sure if this is helpful or not, but I have a friend who has GERD and this is a symptom he has.I found this link that goes into more detail - but...
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From what I've read, symptoms include lower back pain, stomach pain and vomiting.Here's more that I read:Most people with gallstones do not...
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You definitely should see your doctor. The shortness of breath is a concern and you don't want to ignore that. In addition, your lack of bowel...
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Paleolithic men and women did not have sprung bedframes, cushioned easy chairs, soft mattresses or pillows. Many people around the world still do not...
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I used to have terrible back pain and now, none!  Four things I did (not sure which one worked the most, but probably a combination of all 4...
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TENS, or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, is a back pain treatment that uses low voltage electric current to relieve pain. There is...
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Developing an individualized exercise plan is essential to managing chronic back pain, says D. Scott Davis, PT, MS, EdD, OCS, an orthopaedic physical...
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Maintain Good Posture The pain may have started after a long workout at the gym, but the strain that caused it has probably been building for years...
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It’s tempting to baby your back muscles, but D. Scott Davis, PT, MS, EdD, OCS, an orthopaedic physical therapist and associate professor at West...
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The amount of rest you get is important, and so is the position you get it in. “Sleeping in a bad position or on a mattress without support can cause...
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Lighting up doesn’t just damage your lungs; it can also hurt your back. A study recently published in the American Journal of Medicine found that...
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Try Talk Therapy Back pain is often associated with underlying psychological issues such as depression and anxiety, says Alex Moroz, MD, associate...
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