| FAQ | I went to see a naturopathic doctor for help with my back pain. At first I tried a pepper cream that caused too many side effects. Now I have something called Devil's claw to try. What can you tell me about this product? | Matt | 260 |
| FAQ | My brother is finally seeing a pain specialist to help him with his chronic low back pain. He's been months monkeying around trying one thing and another. How do these specialists figure out what to do for him if everything else has failed? | Matt | 260 |
| FAQ | My brother is a recovering alcoholic. He's going to have back surgery next week. The nurse told him he would be given a pain pump to use for the first 24-hours. This is supposed to allow him to control his pain. When he needs more pain meds, he just pushes the button. Is this really a good idea for someone who already has a history of addiction? | Matt | 260 |
| FAQ | My brother hurt his back in a work-related accident. The MRI showed a disc protruding in the low back at two different levels. I thought women in desk jobs were more likely to have this kind of problem. True? | Matt | 259 |
| FAQ | My surgeon has explained what an anterior interbody fusion is but I'm not sure I really get it. Could you help put it into laymen's terms? | Matt | 259 |
| FAQ | I'm learning how to do some belly exercises to help with my back pain. While lying on my back with my knees bent I put a heavy book on my stomach. Then I'm supposed to pull my stomach muscles in. How does the book help? | Matt | 259 |
| FAQ | Recently I had X-rays of my spine taken. The doctor said I had really "tall" disc spaces for my age (55 years old). Is this a genetic trait? | Matt | 259 |
| FAQ | Our local hospital wants to start a back school for people with back pain lasting more than one month. What can we use as measures of "success"? | Matt | 259 |
| FAQ | My husband started having back pain almost a year ago. It's still ongoing. Some days are better than others. If he's not healed by now, does that mean he'll be like this the rest of his life? | Matt | 259 |
| FAQ | I've had a couple back injuries over the years. Now I'm looking for a new job. What
should I look for to help me tell if the job is going to be too hard? | Matt | 259 |
| FAQ | I'm planning to have a radiofrequency procedure on my spine. What are the chances something can go wrong? | Matt | 259 |
| FAQ | I've been having some trouble with back pain off and on over the last six months. Right now it's more on than off. My doctor tells me quitting smoking would help. Is it enough to cut back the number of cigarettes I smoke? | Matt | 259 |
| FAQ | I'm 65-years old and feel like the replacement man. I've got dentures, a total knee replacement, and a fake eye because of macular degeneration. Now I see they have disc replacements for the spine. Is that another thing I can expect to see in my lifetime? | Matt | 259 |
| FAQ | Tomorrow I see my physical therapist for the third time this week. My problem is a very painful low back. She wants me to take a fear beliefs survey. I guess I must be fearful because I'm afraid to take the test. What can you tell me about the test? | Matt | 259 |
| FAQ | My doctor wants me to have a diskography test before having surgery for a disc problem. The test is supposed to show if the disc is really the problem. I've been told the test itself is painful. Are there any after effects? | Matt | 259 |
| FAQ | I'm seeing a physical therapist for another bout of low back pain. I see in the clinic there are groups of patients exercising together who also have back pain. Once I'm done with PT do I progress to the group? | Matt | 259 |
| FAQ | My wife is being treated for a sudden problem with low back pain. It just came out of the blue without an injury or warning. I'm worried it might be something serious. The doctor doesn't seem too concerned that it's anything like cancer. How can they know for sure? | Matt | 259 |
| FAQ | I've had back pain off and on for two years. Lately it has started to get worse. I saw my doctor who put me on some medications and gave me a booklet to read. How is reading anything going to help me? | Matt | 259 |
| FAQ | I'm going to be seeing a physical therapist later this week for a recent bout with low back pain. What should I expect? | Matt | 259 |
| FAQ | I've been off work with low back pain for the last six weeks. I'm better now but not pain free. How do I know when it's safe to go back to work? | Matt | 259 |
