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Further treatment and support
Further treatment and support
If other treatments haven't helped, and if you have had pain for a long time, your doctor may refer you to a specialist to try other approaches. This could include:
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sealing off some of the nerves to the joints of your spine (for back pain)
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injections of local anaesthetic or steroids into your spine (for sciatica)
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surgery on your back to relieve pressure on the spinal nerves (for sciatica).