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Health Encyclopedia: Back Pain And Sciatica Introduction
- Back Pain and Sciatica - Introduction
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Lifestyle Changes
- Prognosis
- Diagnosis
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Alternative Treatments
Acupuncture. People with back pain find longer lasting relief from acupuncture than physical therapy, according to a study in the British Medical Journal. Another study, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine says that acupuncture works better than no back pain treatment at all.
Yoga. A study in the December 20, 2005 Annals of Internal Medicine found that yoga relieves low back pain better than conventional exercise or self-help books.
Physical Therapy
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Expert & Community Posts
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Osteoporosis - Gastric Cancer Link?
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Dr. Eisner Q&A #9
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Health Guide
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 »Taking a Break from Fosamax, Bisphosphonates
...the drug," he said. "However, for clinically-recognized spine fractures, usually discovered due to back pain, continuing alendronate was better than discontinuing. And, if women choose to... Read more »Back Pain and Sciatica: Lifestyle Changes
Exercise, diet, stress, and weight all have a significant influence on back pain. Changing certain lifestyle factors can help reduce and, possibly, prevent backaches.High-Risk... Read more »Back Pain and Sciatica: Medications and Alternative Treatments
...Medications and Alternative TreatmentsThe most commonly prescribed medications for the treatment of back pain are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These drugs block prostaglandins,... Read more »Exercise's Effects on Bones and Muscles
...are at risk for the so-called female athlete triad, which includes osteoporosis.Effect of Exercise on Back PainPeople who do not exercise regularly face an increased risk for low back pain,... Read more »Images
Compression Fracture... Read more »
Medications
...infection (e.g., burning/painful urination, lower back pain, fever) A very serious allergic... Read more »
...infection (e.g., burning/painful urination, lower back pain, fever) A very serious allergic... Read more »
...(e.g., burning/painful/frequent urination, lower back pain, fever) mental/mood changes ... Read more »
...(fex-oh-FEN-uh-deen) Side Effects Stomach upset, menstrual cramps, back pain, cough, fever,... Read more »
...(eh-ZET-ih-mibe) Side Effects Dizziness, headache, diarrhea, back pain may occur. If any of... Read more »
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