One of the most common problems seen in a primary care medical practice is low back pain. It accounts for more discomfort, lost work and productivity, and frustration for many patients than any other malady. Some think it is the price we, as humans, pay for walking upright. The lower back is a complex structure made of bone, muscles, connective tissue and nerves that, along with our legs, hold us erect, allow us to bend, run, twist, catch a football, or just lay down and rest. However, once a pr...
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...providers regarding the diagnosis and treatment of low back pain. In addition, the Society... Read more »
...use of anti-depressants in the treatment of chronic low back pain. However, the authors of a... Read more »
...are the most frequently recommended treatment for low back pain. Research has shown that 80%... Read more »
Researchers say two widely used treatments for acute lower back pain--non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and spinal manipulation--don't... Read summary »
New guidelines from medical experts may change the way primary care doctors treat lower back pain. According to the new guidelines, doctors shouldn't... Read summary »
New research suggests that lumbar belts--those large belts people wear while lifting large or heavy objects--are not effective at preventing low back... Read summary »
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