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Authors: Mark Brown

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For more about this type of pain go to
Chapter 7
on spinal deformity.

6) Inflammatory pain

Inflammation from arthritis can cause symptoms that are acute or chronic. Here are some statements/questions you can answer to determine if you have this type of pain:

• My back feels stiff when I get up in the morning.

Yes
No

• It takes me several hours to limber up in the morning.

Yes
No

• Anti-inflammatory medication helps me function better with the pain.

Yes
No

• I have rheumatoid arthritis and my neck hurts.

Yes
No

• I have arthritis in my other joints.

Yes
No

• I have a history of osteoarthritis.

Yes
No

• My spine flexibility is getting worse as I get older.

Yes
No

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