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Suggest Remedy For Persistent Mild Back Pain In A Person With Constant Stress

Dear Dr. Mintz, I have a question regarding my back pain. It isn t a regular pain but the pain in the lowest part of my back, which many times affects also the hip and the leg. I think it s caused by a spinal compression. I have never had issues with my spine before, it just happened one day that it clicked when I sneezed. As I have learned later, it can actually happen without any warning. I got the diprophos injection as the pain is unbearable and this practically the only option. It s just that the injection lasts only temporary. I have had it done 3 times until now with 1-1/5 in between. Unfortunately the pain comes back. What I do not know is how often diprophos can be injected as I understand it is quite strong painkiller and if this is really the only way to stop the pain. I m living in an constant stress that in can happen anytime again and also I have days when I feel some pain on a daily basis, despite the injection. I would really appreciate it you could get back to me on that on what to do more. Thank you very much. Best regards. Marzena
Tue, 5 Jan 2016
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Dear,
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. Although it is generally accepted that emotional stress or psychological factors can make any back pain problem worse, the concept of “stress-related” back pain takes this idea one step further. The diagnosis of stress-related back pain assumes that psychological and emotional factors are of primary influence.

The stress-related back pain diagnosis is a "psychosomatic" or "psycho-physiological" one. It should be emphasized that even though psychological factors may be causing the physical symptoms, the symptoms are not imaginary. They are very real physical problems (such as back pain), which are being impacted upon by emotional factors. I therefore, suggest you to consult an orthopedic surgeon to have perfect diagnosis.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible.

Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.
Good luck. Happy New Year. Take care.
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Suggest Remedy For Persistent Mild Back Pain In A Person With Constant Stress

Dear, Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. Although it is generally accepted that emotional stress or psychological factors can make any back pain problem worse, the concept of “stress-related” back pain takes this idea one step further. The diagnosis of stress-related back pain assumes that psychological and emotional factors are of primary influence. The stress-related back pain diagnosis is a psychosomatic or psycho-physiological one. It should be emphasized that even though psychological factors may be causing the physical symptoms, the symptoms are not imaginary. They are very real physical problems (such as back pain), which are being impacted upon by emotional factors. I therefore, suggest you to consult an orthopedic surgeon to have perfect diagnosis. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome. Good luck. Happy New Year. Take care.