31 Aug When Persistent Neck and Back Problems Need Specialist Care
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in Pain Research
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Do you have neck or back pain that does not go away? Persistent pain may need specialist care. This guide shows signs to watch, tests doctors use, and treatment options. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care, and pain that persists beyond twelve weeks or is accompanied by neurological symptoms such as numbness, tingling, or weakness typically warrants evaluation by a specialist.
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