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

Accepting new patients
  • 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
Accepting new patients
  • 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
Accepting new patients
(614) 293-2225

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in Outpatient Care East
543 Taylor Ave.
3rd Floor, Suite 3031A
Columbus, OH 43203
614-293-4333

Rheumatology

in Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-4837

Rheumatology

in Outpatient Care East
543 Taylor Ave.
Suite 3084
Columbus, OH 43203
614-293-4837

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