Back Pain - Page 7

December 29, 2015

Simple lifestyle change may help ease chronic back pain

Chronic back pain costs an estimated $80-90 billion to treat each year, yet despite advancements in surgery, therapies and drugs, experts say back pain is still considered an epidemic.

December 15, 2015

How to cure America's pain crisis without risking addiction

We have a pain crisis -- one that demands a new treatment model that better balances safety and effectiveness through the responsible use of prescription drugs and alternative therapies.

December 8, 2015

'Sting' approach doesn't make young doctors cut back on low-value tests

In a study using surprise visits by undercover instructors posing as patients, the approach did little to deter trainee-doctors from ordering unnecessary tests or to better focus them on their patients' goals.

November 12, 2015

Customized physical therapy may ease lower back pain

Customized physical therapy may provide more relief for lower back pain than general advice on the best ways to remain active, an Australian study suggests.

October 29, 2015

5 common myths your doctor may believe

When you ask a doctor a question, you expect an answer backed by the latest science.

October 28, 2015

Time and activity linked to back pain risk

Factors that can trigger pain in the lower back include working in awkward positions, being distracted, and being physically or mentally tired, a new study shows.

October 28, 2015

Some Back Pain Patients Can Skip the MRI

People who get steroid injections to ease back pain do not need an MRI scan, which does little to help doctors assess and treat patients but adds significant costs

October 28, 2015

Low back pain the number one cause of job disability

Lower back pain is the leading cause of job disability worldwide, Time.com reported.

October 27, 2015

Acetaminophen doesn't reduce lower-back pain, study suggests

Acetaminophen, the drug found in Tylenol, works no better than a dummy pill at reducing lower-back pain in some people, nor does it help these patients get better any faster, a new study finds

October 27, 2015

The back pain pills that many doctors won’t recommend anymore

Taking prescription painkillers to ease chronic conditions, like an achy back or headache, is not worth the risk, the American Academy of Neurology recommended in a recent official announcement.