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Health Encyclopedia: Back Pain And Sciatica Introduction

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Alternative Treatments

Acupuncture. People with back pain find longer lasting relief from acupuncture than physical therapy, according to a study in the British Medical Journal. Another study, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine says that acupuncture works better than no back pain treatment at all.

Yoga. A study in the December 20, 2005 Annals of Internal Medicine found that yoga relieves low back pain better than conventional exercise or self-help books.

Physical Therapy

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Expert & Community Posts

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Health Guide

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 Acute Low Back Pain
for Acute Low Back PainPatients withshort-term acute low back pain usuallyhavethe best resultswith the least aggressive treatments. The general approach is as follows:Patients with no... Read more »
Back Pain and Sciatica: Diagnosis
Because nearly all cases of low back pain clear up in a short time and are not due to serious problems, a medical history and a brief physical examination are almost always sufficient.Still,... Read more »
Back Pain and Sciatica: Prognosis
PrognosisMost people with acute low back pain are back at work within a month and fully recover within a few months. According to one study, about a third of patients with uncomplicated low back pain... 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 »

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