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Dr. William J. Kirmes

Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

Dr. William Kirmes practices Neuropathology in Manchester, NH. Dr. Kirmes studies, evaluates, diagnoses, and treats conditions that affect the nervous system. Neuropathologists are trained to fully understand and treat such conditions as Alzheimers disease and Parkinsons disease.
Dr. William J. Kirmes
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Does Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment also include medication?

Medication if needed, but not always. Never for mechanical back strains. The information given to patients includes stretching and directions for home care after the visit. Dr. READ MORE
Medication if needed, but not always. Never for mechanical back strains. The information given to patients includes stretching and directions for home care after the visit.

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Can chronic low back pain be treated without surgery?

Surgery is the last resort in treating lower back pain. Depending on the source of the pain your other medical history and of course the physical exam you would want to start READ MORE
Surgery is the last resort in treating lower back pain. Depending on the source of the pain your other medical history and of course the physical exam you would want to start out conservatively. It would not be unusual for you to have a mechanical component to your back pain which may have started either during your pregnancy or labor and delivery. Someone skilled in the diagnosis of mechanical back strains may be helpful. It is also likely that you have deconditioned overtime in the lumbar extension musculature which leads to recurrencies from instability . If you're not comfortable with an initial evaluation ,seek a second opinion .