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… Physiotherapy for Spinal Stenosis On this page: Treatment Overview Related … like walking and yard work, that may strain your back. Using proper lifting, pushing, and pulling. Your doctor or …
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… Spinal Fusion for Scoliosis On this page: Surgery Overview … will grow together with the spinal bone, fusing it into the proper position. Spinal fusion is major surgery. It usually … them straighten up, which can lead to pain around those joints. And there can be severe pain in the upper back, …
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… toward the cervix include: Propping up your hips by lying back on a firm surface with your feet on the floor and your … pillows (such as couch cushions) placed under your lower back and buttocks. Raising your hips by lying on a slanted … toward the cervix include: Propping up your hips by lying back on a firm surface with your feet on the floor and your …
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… Headache Prevention: Posture and Body Mechanics On this page: Overview Related … can help prevent tension in your neck, shoulders, and upper back muscles. If your headaches seem to be related to … one foot on a small stool. Switch feet now and then. Use proper lifting techniques . Lift with your legs, not your …
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… Spinal Curves in Scoliosis On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview Doctors use X-ray images of a person's spine to measure spinal curvature. A curve or angle of the … neck region (cervical), chest area (thoracic), and lower back (lumbar). A curve may be labelled according to the …
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… support the spine; a vertebra fracture; pressure on the spinal nerves from problems such as a herniated disc; and … of one of the vertebrae. An odd-shaped spine. Certain conditions, like scoliosis or kyphosis , can make your back … by the breakdown of cartilage that cushions the small facet joints in the spine. Myofascial pain that affects the …
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… Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is postural orthostatic tachycardia … These practices can be a key part of helping the body get back in balance. Drink plenty of fluids. For many people, …
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… Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia On this page: Overview Overview Spinal and epidural anesthesia are ways to block pain from … need to sit up and curl your body forward to round your low back. Or you'll lie on your side and curl your knees up to …
