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COR Spine Frequently Asked Questions

Best Pain Management Strategies

Does COR Spine offer a team approach to pain care?
COR-Spine-Team-web
Why does my (spine) pain seem so much worse some days than others?
young-man-back-pain
Does inflammation play a role in my pain management?
Inflammation along the spine
Can the nerve signals be modified?
Nerve cluster
Is a rapid change in treatment course detrimental?
Rapid change with an older gentleman running
Are there alternatives to surgery for chronic pain?
Woman-chronic-back-pain
Does one pain management treatment fit everyone?
Group of People
Can muscles be modified?
Senior Physiotherapy
Can my brain interpretation of pain be modified?
Brain
Does pet ownership help reduce chronic pain?
Dog Pet

What to know before your procedure

How do I prepare for my Electromyography (EMG)?
Patient nerves testing using electromyography at medical center
What can I expect during my EPI Procedure?
COR-Spine-Epidural-prep
How do I prepare for my Epidural (Epi)?
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What do I need to do after my EPI Procedure?
COR-Spine-Ice-pack-back

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatories (NSAIDs)

Are NSAIDs friend or foe?
Woman deciding if the person next to her is a friend or foe
Are the over the counter NSAID versions safe to take with the prescriptions?
Pharmacist
Who should avoid using NSAIDs?
Old Friends
What behaviors should it not be combined with NSAIDs?
Summer Cocktails
How do I know if NSAIDs are safe for me, and what side effect should I watch for while taking?
Safe Zone
Are there any lasting side effects from using NSAID’s?
Side Effects
What is an NSAID?
NSAIDs pills spilling out of a bottle
Can I take other over the counter pain medicines with NSAIDs?
Various medicines poured into a hand from a single bottle
Why are NSAIDs used?
Ice pack along the shoulder and neck to alleviate infammation
What medicines should not be combined with NSAIDs?
Vitamins and pills
What are alternatives to taking NSAIDs?
Physiotherapy
When will I complete the use of my NSAID prescription?
Playing Basketball

Appropriate Spine Positions

What makes up the spine?
Healthy Spine
How do we most safely use our spine?
Poor versus proper posture
What types of physical activities are best from my spine’s perspective?
Aquatic-Therapy
What happens when we overstress or over impact the spine?
Injured-back-disc
What are the most appropriate spine positions?
Proper posture while sitting at a desk working on the computer
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