Starting a little less than a year ago, I would walk my father’s miniature Schnauzer, Austin, as well as my terrier mix, Noel. Each dog weighed about 20 pounds, walked rapidly while following their nose, and did not have strong obedience training (which means that they pulled while on the leash). While they loved the walks, I ended up paying the ultimate price last spring with lower back pain.
So I was very interested in a Houston Chronicle column by Dr. Michael Roizen and Dr. Mehmet...
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This is a study to evaluate the level of pain control and safety of different doses of a new extended-release pain med (CG5503) in people with... Read more »
This is a study to determine the safety and effectiveness of a new transdermal pain med in patients with chronic lower back pain. This national study... Read more »
According to a new study, practicing yoga may help decrease lower back pain. Read more »
Australian researchers say even very severe back pain is unlikely to mean the sufferer has a more serious health issue such as a broken vertebrae or... Read more »
This is a study to see if Celebrex is as effective as Ultram for patients with chronic lower back pain. This national study is currently recruiting... Read more »
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