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Upper back ache
Hello doctor,
Upper back ache frequent pains. Is it a good idea to use support belts and so on. He is often complaining of back pain, shoulder and leg pains. It would be helpful if there is any solution for this problem doctor.
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Support belts are useful for acute pain for couple of days. New research in medical field says to avoid support belts for longer duration for pain.
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But if pain is chronic and worsening gradually, one should get consulted by pain management specialist.
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