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A lumbar puncture is also called a spinal tap. It may be used to look for problems in your brain, spinal cord, and related structures.

From start to finish, your procedure will take about 30 to 60 minutes. The test may be done in a medical office. Sometimes the procedure is done in a radiology suite with X-rays as a guide.

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Rest your back for a day or two to begin healing. Use a firm mattress or the floor. Have your lower back firmly supported with a small pillow or towel. Keep your knees slightly bent, with another pillow under them. Every few hours, get up and walk as much as you can.

The symptoms in your back or leg may be due to pressure on a nerve. This pressure may be caused by a damaged disk or abnormal bone growth. Either way, you may feel pain, burning, tingling, or numbness. If you have pressure on a nerve that connects to the sciatic nerve, pain may shoot down your leg.

After laminectomy or laminotomy. your health care team will help you control pain, get up and move, and keep your lungs clear.

Information on surgery as a treatment choice for varicose veins.

When you exercise at the right heart rate, you'll get the most out of your exercise safely. And your heart will work more efficiently.

Massage therapy can be used to increase blood flow, relax muscles, relieve stress, and revitalize the body.