Barbara Smythe PT

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• What Happens During a Laminectomy?

  What is a laminectomy?You may experience back pain that affects your day-to-day activities. Your doctor may recommend that you undergo a surgical procedure called laminectomy.Laminectomy is a surgical operation, in which the lamina is removed. This helps relieve pressure that is exerted on the nerve...

• Treatments for Back Pain

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• What Are The Signs and Symptoms of Tennis Elbow?

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• Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis

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• Reasons Why You Need a Laminectomy

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