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If you've ever groaned, "Oh, my aching back!", you are not alone. Back pain can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain. Acute back pain comes on suddenly and usually lasts from a few days to a few weeks. Back pain is called chronic if it lasts for more than three months.

Most back pain goes away on its own, though it may take a while. Taking over-the-counter pain relievers and resting can help. However, staying in bed for more than one or two days can make it worse.

If your back pain is severe or doesn't improve after three days, you should call your health care provider. You should also get medical attention if you have back pain following an injury.

Treatment for back pain depends on what kind of pain you have, and what is causing it. It may include hot or cold packs, exercise, medicines, injections, complementary and alternative treatments and sometimes surgery.

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Stephanus Viljoen, MD

4.3 out of 5

Stephanus Viljoen, MD

Neurological Surgery

Physician

Associate Clinical Professor of Neurological Surgery

Outpatient Care Dublin
Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
University Hospital
Neurosurgery in Outpatient Care Dublin

(614) 293-2225

Bryan Ladd, MD

4.9 out of 5

Bryan Ladd, MD

Neurological Surgery

Physician

Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
Outpatient Care Dublin
Neurosurgery in Outpatient Care Dublin

(614) 293-2225

Nasir Hussain, MD

4.8 out of 5

Nasir Hussain, MD

Anesthesiology Pain Management

Physician

(614) 293-2225

Kristen Noon, MD

4.8 out of 5

Kristen Noon, MD

Anesthesiology Pain Management
Anesthesiology

Physician

Associate Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology

(614) 293-2225

Christina McGhee, APRN-CNP

4.8 out of 5

Christina McGhee, APRN-CNP

Anesthesiology

Nurse Practitioner

Outpatient Care East
Spine Care in Outpatient Care East

(614) 293-2225

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Ohio State Outpatient Care East

Pulmonary Testing

in Outpatient Care East

543 Taylor Ave.
3rd Floor, Suite 3031A
Columbus, OH 43203

614-293-4333

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Rheumatology

in Outpatient Care Upper Arlington

1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221

614-293-4837

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Rheumatology

in Outpatient Care East

543 Taylor Ave.
Suite 3084
Columbus, OH 43203

614-293-4837

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