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… and osteoarthritis . When this condition is in the lower back, it's called lumbar spondylosis. These changes don't … There are often no symptoms. When there are symptoms, back pain and stiffness are the main ones. They are usually … problem, surgery may be an option. Low Back Pain Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: …
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… (UPPP) is a type of surgery to remove tissue from the back of your throat. You will be asleep during surgery. The … tonsils, or part of the soft palate. The soft palate is the back part of the roof of your mouth. After this tissue is … after surgery. In about 1 to 2 weeks, you can probably go back to work or most of your usual activities. But you may …
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… muscle strength in the front of the thigh (quadriceps), back of the thigh (hamstrings), calf, and hip. All of these … Straight-leg raise to the front Straight-leg raise to the back Hamstring curls Heel raises Heel dig bridging Shallow … Straight-Leg Raise to the Front Straight-Leg Raise to the Back Hamstring Curls Heel Raises Heel Dig Bridging Shallow …
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… or drinking? What are the not-so-good things? Thinking back, when has my life been better? What was different then? … about my behaviour? If so, why? If I were to quit or cut back, how would my life be different? What would I miss if I … my behaviour? What are some good things about cutting back or quitting—the things that I would look forward to? …
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… how to reduce the risk:  Food allergies Toddlers and preschoolers You play an important role in helping your child … why and how they eat. Whether your child is at home, at school or on the go, you have a role in supporting healthy …
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… Overview Discectomy is surgery to remove lumbar (low back) herniated disc material that is pressing on a nerve … that too much scar tissue will form. Many people can go back to work and their daily routine soon after surgery. In … and home exercises. If you work in an office, you may go back to work in a week or two. If your job requires physical …
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… stay in the hospital for 2 to 4 hours. You can likely go back to work in 2 to 7 days. The other type of surgery is … 1 to 3 days if you have this surgery. You can probably go back to work in about 1 to 2 weeks. Surgery can be done … a day or so, but it may last longer. You may also have some back or shoulder pain from the air in your belly. This will …
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… your problems worse. For example, try not to reach into the backseat of your car or stretch your arms toward your back. Be careful when you start your exercises. Slow down or … to plan an exercise program. It can help you get back as much strength and flexibility in your shoulder as …
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… pain. The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles on the back of the lower leg to the bone at the base of the heel. … to stretch about a step behind your other leg. Keeping your back heel on the floor, bend your front knee until you feel a stretch in the back leg. Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds. Repeat 2 to …
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… reason, it will not reattach. A new nail will have to grow back in its place. Nails grow back slowly. It takes about 6 months or longer for a fingernail and up to 18 months for a toenail to grow back. How can you treat it at home? Home treatment often …