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What Causes Back Pain With History Of Polio?

I had Polio when I was young I m now 70 and have been going through a lot of pain in the back my right side had an operation on my back shots nothing helps when I had polio it was from the waist down and this is where all this pain is coming from I m on oxicoden for a long time and I m still going through this pain I m so tired of pain and hurting I don t know what to do and nothing seems to help I don t think any one understands this polio business it is always over looked on me.
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polio causes severe weakness of the muscle which are helpful in walking and making posture . due to weakness of these muscles more strains develops on the spine to correct posture and it causes pain. there may be advanced grade degenerative changes in your spine .
you should start with hot fomentation of back and back strengthening exercises with help of you physiotherapist. it will give you relief from pain and may decrease dose of analgesics.

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What Causes Back Pain With History Of Polio?

polio causes severe weakness of the muscle which are helpful in walking and making posture . due to weakness of these muscles more strains develops on the spine to correct posture and it causes pain. there may be advanced grade degenerative changes in your spine . you should start with hot fomentation of back and back strengthening exercises with help of you physiotherapist. it will give you relief from pain and may decrease dose of analgesics. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.