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Featured Lower Back Pain Article
back pain and sexOctober 3, 2007
Back pain doesn’t have to mean no sex, though it may mean taking a different approach to lovemaking. Talk with your doctor or therapist about the best approaches, and remember that sexuality is an integral part of normal, healthy relationships. Read more...
By: Robert Duvall, DPT, MPT, ATC
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- Prolotherapy for low back pain
- What's a herniated disc, pinched nerve, bulging disc...?
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"...about 6 months ago ... I woke up one day and my lower back hurt like crazy. Driving and sitting just kill, I don't have any major leg pains but it does feel like my feet feel "funny" if that even makes any sense ... it just seems like no matter what I do this annoying dull aching pain will not turn lose of me. Does anyone have any suggestions?"
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"I am 30 years old and I started suffering lower back pains about a year ago...I have had a few good days and a lot of bad days. What should I expect from this point?" Read physician’s response to questions about low back pain from degenerative disc disease.
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- Support and help for those with chronic low back pain
- Deciding against spine surgery for low back pain relief
"...about 6 months ago ... I woke up one day and my lower back hurt like crazy. Driving and sitting just kill, I don't have any major leg pains but it does feel like my feet feel "funny" if that even makes any sense ... it just seems like no matter what I do this annoying dull aching pain will not turn lose of me. Does anyone have any suggestions?"
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- New study shows depression can lead to back pain
- Disrupted sleep makes chronic pain worse
- With low back pain simple remedies are often best
"I am 30 years old and I started suffering lower back pains about a year ago...I have had a few good days and a lot of bad days. What should I expect from this point?" Read physician’s response to questions about low back pain from degenerative disc disease.
