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Authors: Mark Brown
Conquer Back and Neck Pain - Walk It Off! (5 page)
• I can bend over and my legs feel better. |  YesNo |
• I tend to stumble, trip, or fall more than before. | YesNo |
• My walking is unsteady. | YesNo |
If these are your symptoms, you can read more about spinal stenosis and neurogenic pain in
Chapter 6
.
A yes to most of these questions means you are suffering from mechanical neck or back pain:
• Lifting anything heavier than a quart (liter) of milk bothers my back. | YesNo |
• Twisting and bending can bring on an attack of back pain. | YesNo |
• I have back pain when I first change position, such as when standing up after sitting. | YesNo |
• My back can go out from the smallest thing. | YesNo |
• Leaning back bothers my back. | YesNo |
• A corset, brace, or neck collar gives me relief. | YesNo |
• Turning my head or looking up bothers my neck. | YesNo |