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Old 02-08-2009, 05:07 PM
Terry Allen Blackburn Terry Allen Blackburn is offline
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Hi Dale

What is a Lidacoine Patch,how does it work and were can I get one?

Thanks

Gil
These can be prescribed by your doctor. I never found much use for them but, some people swear by them. As far as the back brace, there are some good ones though they remain controversial. Here is a link to Mayo Clinic on back pain and what they think of the use of back braces.

Back pain guide - MayoClinic.com

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