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Medications and Alternative Treatments

The most commonly prescribed medications for the treatment of back pain are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These drugs block prostaglandins, the substances that dilate blood vessels and cause inflammation and pain. Evidence suggests that short term use of NSAIDs brings effective relief in patients with acute back pain. The benefits for chronic back pain are less certain.

There are dozens of NSAIDs. The most common are the following:

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Expert & Community Posts

New Guidelines for Low Back Pain Treatment

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...providers regarding the diagnosis and treatment of low back pain. In addition, the Society... Read more »

The Best Medication for Chronic Low Back Pain

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...the most frequently recommended treatment for low back pain. Research has shown that 80% of... Read more »

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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: 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 »

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: 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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