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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Severe Low Back Pain

Spinal disc degeneration common in elderly

July 09, 2009
New research suggests that most elderly adults show signs of degenerative disc disease, even if they don't experience back pain. Researchers studied 163 patients who complained of back pain, and 158 elderly patients who reported no back pain. They found that around 90 percent of both groups had signs of degenerative disc, but those who reported severe low back pain were more likely to have severe degeneration. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Low Back Surgery Can Cause Discitis
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

...her treatment with me, she had a severe episode of low back pain after shoveling snow. She went... Read more »

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New Guidelines for Low Back Pain Treatment
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

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

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Anti-Depressants and Chronic Low Back Pain: Not Always a Happy Solution
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...use of anti-depressants in the treatment of chronic low back pain. However, the authors of a... Read more »

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The Best Medication for Chronic Low Back Pain
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

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

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Study Shows Acupuncture Improves Chronic Low Back Pain
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

Back pain, especially low back pain, is a significant health problem.  According to the National... Read more »

Health Guide

Herniated nucleus pulposus (slipped disk)
...disk; Slipped disk; Ruptured disk Symptoms SYMPTOMS OF HERNIATED LUMBAR DISK Severe low back pain Pain radiating to the buttocks, legs, and feet Pain made worse... Read more »
Back pain: low
...bending from your waist, leads to the feeling of pain. Alternative Names Backache; Low back pain; Lumbar pain; Pain - back Considerations If you are like most... Read more »
Endometriosis
...felt during menstruation (the pain and cramps may be steady and dull or quite severe) Pelvic or low back pain that may occur at any time during the menstrual cycle Pain during or following... Read more »
Fibromyalgia Epidemiological Study
...health care providers, the role of emotional precipitants, the impact of obesity, the significance of low back pain and the nature of FM-related stiffness. Download the full article: “An... Read more »
Back Pain and Sciatica: Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain
...daily life in the face of some persistent pain.Noninvasive Therapies. In general, early treatments for severe low back pain or chronic low back pain are similar to those of acute uncomplicated low... Read more »

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