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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Symptom Lower Back Pain

Experts issue new back-pain guidelines

October 03, 2008
New guidelines from medical experts may change the way primary care doctors treat lower back pain. According to the new guidelines, doctors shouldn't routinely order MRIs, CT scans, or other diagnostic tests for patients with nonspecific low-back pain. Instead, doctors should place patients in one of three categories according to their symptoms so that patients can receive appropriate medication and diagnostic care. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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How to Relieve (and Prevent) Lower Back Pain From Returning
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

If I had an episode of lower back pain, am I always going to be more likely to have lower back pain... Read more »

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Lexapro and lower back pain?
By Ask the Expert Patient , Health Expert

...didn't know that can affect your life. The symptom was lower back pain. Now I have been taking... 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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Low Back Pain? Strengthen Your Core
By Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert

...problems seen in a primary care medical practice is low back pain. It accounts for more... Read more »

Health Guide

Spondylolisthesis
Lordosis Lower back pain Localized tenderness over the spine just above the pelvis Pain in thighs Pain in buttocks Tight hamstrings Stiffness in back ... Read more »
Spondylolisthesis
...result in kyphosis (roundback) as the upper spine falls off the lower spine. Symptoms may include lower back pain and pain in the thighs and buttocks, stiffness, muscle tightness, and tenderness... Read more »
Spondylolisthesis
...marked lordosis should avoid back hyperextension (leaning way back), weight lifting, and contact sports. Lower back pain, although common in preadolescent and adolescent children, should be... Read more »
Back Pain and Sciatica: Surgery
...NSAID may speed resolution of pain.Scar tissue is a significant problem, since it can cause persistent low back pain afterward. Anti-scarring agents or certain devices may help reduce surgical... Read more »
Sacral Nerve Stimulation for Urge Incontinence
...cause pain. (If it does, then something is wrong with the device.)Complications include infection, lower back pain, and pain at the implant site. It is completely reversible, however, does not... Read more »

Medications

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...kidney infection (e.g., burning/painful urination, lower back pain, fever) A very serious... Read more »

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...kidney infection (e.g., burning/painful urination, lower back pain, fever) A very serious... Read more »

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...kidney infection (e.g., burning/painful urination, lower back pain, fever) Seek immediate... Read more »

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...muscle pain/weakness severe stomach/abdominal pain lower back pain little or no urine ... Read more »

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...infection (e.g., burning/painful/frequent urination, lower back pain, fever) mental/mood... Read more »

Related News

Study: NSAIDs, spinal manipulation don't ease back pain
October 03, 2008

Researchers say two widely used treatments for acute lower back pain--non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and spinal manipulation--don't... Read summary »

Study: Back belts don't prevent pain
October 03, 2008

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 »

Clinical trial: Celebrex versus Ultram for chronic lower back pain
October 02, 2008

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 summary »

Clinical trial: New pain med for chronic lower back pain
October 03, 2008

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 summary »

Clinical trial: Celebrex versus Ultram in patients with lower back pain
October 02, 2008

This is a study to investigate whether Celebrex is as effective as tramadol hydrochloride (Ultram) in patients with lower back pain. This national... Read summary »