A number of complementary and alternative treatments are used to relieve back pain. Complementary means it is used together with conventional medicine. Alternative means it is done in place of conventional medicine.
Acupuncture is now a common alternative treatment for certain kinds of pain. It involves inserting small needles or exerting pressure on certain "energy" points in the body. When the pins have been placed successfully, the patient is supposed to experience...
Read moreAll aboard! Anyone with chronic pain can have a free ticket aboard this street car named "Depression". We expect standing room only today... Read more »
Did you know that approximately one-fourth of adults in the United States experience back pain at least once during a three-month time... Read more »
Medications are the most frequently recommended treatment for low back pain. Research has shown that 80% of primary care patients with... Read more »
How can chronic pain be prevented? Oh that I and the insurance companies knew the answer to that question! The key is to identify those... Read more »
Dear Dr Lasich - I'm six weeks post op spinal fusion surgery. Dec. 8, 2011 and then again eight days later I was in so much pain. The... Read more »
This is a study to evaluate the level of pain control and safety of different doses of a new extended-release pain med (CG5503) in people with... Read more »
This is a study to determine the safety and effectiveness of a new transdermal pain med in patients with chronic lower back pain. This national study... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
and CausesThe origin of the pain is often unknown, and imaging studies may fail to determine its cause. Disk disease, spinal arthritis, and muscle... Read more »
This is a study to see if Celebrex is as effective as Ultram for patients with chronic lower back pain. This national study is currently recruiting... Read more »
This is a study to assess the benefits of percutaneous neuromodulation therapy when compared to a placebo in the treatment of patients who've had... Read more »