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I tried Meds pain from arthritis of OTC don 't offer much relief for me. I had surgery for herniated disc. My doctor says there? Many inflammation and arthritis in my back. You can 't get? Vioxx pi?. ? there an alternative?

5 Responses to “Does anyone know how to relieve chronic back pain due to inflammation and arthritis?”

1. hiddenhotty on April 7th, 2008 9:10 am

   Bextra is great. Try massage and contrast therapy: 15 min moist hot pack, 10 min ice pack, repeat. Always end w cold. Increases circulation, decreases inflammation, provides endorphins for natural pain relief.

2. tavita on April 8th, 2008 7:50 am

   Many studies have been done linking diet to chronic pain.
   Eliminate refined foods and focus on whole foods.

3. VK on April 8th, 2008 8:16 pm

   Consult your physiotherapist for pain management. He will have a lot of pain management modality like TENS, IFT, UV, SWD to treat your pain effectively. and he will give you a exercise prescription also for complete mobility.

4. barter256 on April 10th, 2008 9:13 am

   Capsaicin cream works for my back pain.

5. todieisgain_121 on April 10th, 2008 6:49 pm

   Ice works better than any anti inflammatory for inflammation. Apply ice for 10 min, then off for 10 min, back and forth. Naproxen would be the next thing if you don’t want ice. Exercise is the best treatment for arthritis, as pain gets worse if your muscles are stiff. I would recommend going for walks. Some pools have arthritis programs to do water aerobics that are special for arthritis. There are other meds you can take, such as Celebrex. Hope this helps, God Bless

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