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Back pain spending is up--but relief isn't
October 03, 2008
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Vitamin D for Musculoskeletal Pain
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert...areas. Vitamin D is reported to be especially good for back pain. Other conditions it may be... Read more »
The Best Medication for Chronic Low Back Pain
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert...the most frequently recommended treatment for low back pain. Research has shown that 80% of... Read more »
Is Treatment for Chronic Back Pain Creating Addiction, Not Relief
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert...of studies regarding the use of opioids in chronic back pain was published in the January 16,... Read more »
Opioid Therapy: When Use Becomes Abuse
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert...causes of pain: degenerative joint disease, low back pain, migraines, neuropathy, and... Read more »
Anti-Depressants and Chronic Low Back Pain: Not Always a Happy Solution
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert...anti-depressants in the treatment of chronic low back pain. However, the authors of a recent... Read more »
Health Guide
Back Pain and Sciatica: Exercise and Physical Therapy
Exercise and Physical TherapyExercise is not helpful for acute back pain. In fact, overexertion may be as unhelpful as prolonged bed rest during recovery. In one study, patients who immediately... Read more »Back Pain and Sciatica: Medications and Alternative Treatments
...Medications and Alternative TreatmentsThe most commonly prescribed medications for the treatment of back pain are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These drugs block prostaglandins,... Read more »Back Pain and Sciatica: Risk Factors
...injury, after lifting a heavy object, or after making an abrupt movement. Not all people experience back pain after such events, however. A number of conditions may make people more or less... Read more »Back Pain and Sciatica: Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain
for Chronic Low Back PainEvidence strongly suggests that only intensive treatment using a combination of physical and psychological rehabilitation programs can reduce pain and improve... Read more »Back Pain and Sciatica: Introduction
Alternative TreatmentsAcupuncture. People with back pain find longer lasting relief from acupuncture than physical therapy, according to a study in the British Medical Journal. Another... Read more »Images
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Q&A: Does the Alexander technique work for back pain?
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Video: Types of back pain
October 03, 2008In this short video from HealthiNation, Dr. Paul Knoepflmacher talks about the different types of back pain and the conditions that can cause them.... Read summary »
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