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Below are 6 recent questions from the 'Ask Our Expert' section:

Can Back Pain Be the Result of a Lack of Water?

Hello and thank you for your question. At the current time there is little evidence to support the many theories that suggest back pain may be caused...

Can Exercise Help Mild Disk Bulge?

Years ago the treatment advised for lower back pain was to rest and do very little until the symptoms had eased. Nowadays doctors realise this...

Is an Epidural Safe for a Kidney Transplant Patient?

As a kidney transplant patient you are correct and very sensible to be cautious with any treatment you are about to receive and have every right to...

Is This Pain Due to Use of a TENS Machine?

You have my sympathy at having back pain and I expect you have tried all manner of solutions. Deciding to try a TENS machine was a good idea as...

Would a Chiropractor Help a Frozen Shoulder?

A 'frozen shoulder' is a term given to a painful less mobile shoulder joint that has arisen as a result of inflammation of the tissues. It can be...

Would Another Pregnancy Worsen my Backpain?

Back pain can occur in even the healthiest pregnancy and can occur for a number of reasons. Sometimes this pain ceases after birth but for others the...