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 moreLast month, the American Pain Society added to its recommendations to health care providers regarding the diagnosis and treatment of low... Read more »
I started Arava a few weeks ago, and 3 days later came down with Pneumonia. I think I was already losing the pneumonia battle before I... Read more »
Full Question:Have you ever heard that migraines can cause numbness to the left side of the body, starting in the feet and moving up the... Read more »
When I was first diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, I really had no idea of the long term affects of this disease. In the beginning, I... Read more »
An analysis of studies regarding the use of opioids in chronic back pain was published in the January 16, 2007 edition of “Annals of... Read more »
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Exercise and Physical TherapyThe Role of Physical TherapyPhysical therapy with a trained professional may be useful if pain has not improved after 3... Read more »
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Vertebral compression fracturesTreatmentMost compression fractures are found in elderly patients with osteoporosis. These fractures generally do not... Read more »
If you've tried everything from medication to meditation to stop your chronic headaches, but to no effect, experts say you or your doctor may be... Read more »
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Surgery and Invasive ProceduresThe health care provider should give patients complete information on the expected course of their low back pain and... Read more »
There are many treatments for back pain, from expensive diagnostic scans to surgery. But according to some experts, it's the most simple treatments... Read more »