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Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain

Evidence strongly suggests that only intensive treatment using a combination of physical and psychological rehabilitation programs can reduce pain and improve function in patients with chronic low back pain. Even with the best treatments, many patients with chronic back pain fail to experience complete pain relief. They often must develop methods for improving daily life in the face of some persistent pain.

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The Best Medication for Chronic Low Back Pain

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...Opioids are associated with high rates of sedation and constipation. It would appear that... Read more »

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Spinal Stenosis: What is it?

...injuries because the sudden tragedies grab headlines from time to time. But, few people have heard of spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the tube which shelters the spinal cord called the spinal... Read more »

Back Pain and Sciatica: Causes

...(iliolumbar syndrome), in which there are tears in the ligaments that help support the pelvic bone.Spinal StenosisSpinal stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal canal. This typically develops as a... Read more »

Back Pain and Sciatica: Introduction

...facets (z-joints) can become misaligned or deteriorateThe spinal canal itself can become narrowed (spinal stenosis)Scar tissue in the lower spineTears in muscles and ligaments that support the... Read more »

Back Pain and Sciatica: Prognosis

...found that only depression was a significant factor in the majority of those who had not recovered.Spinal stenosis stabilizes in about 70% of cases and worsens in 15%.Effects on WorkStudies have... Read more »

Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Diagnosis

...tests may be ordered torule out disorders with similar symptoms. Such disorders include:ArthritisAnemiaSpinal stenosis -- narrowing of the spinal canal causing leg or lower back pain Click the... Read more »

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