Back pain is one of the most common ailments experienced by American adults. Back pain that lasts for less than a few weeks is known as acute back pain — meaning it may be severe but temporary. In this video, learn some treatment tips to try at home, according to Kaliq Chang, MD, Pain Specialist in New York City.
Dr. Chang is a highly specialized interventional pain management specialist in private practice in New Jersey.
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