(HealthDay)—For patients with low back pain, epidural steroid injections (ESIs) could reduce the need for surgery, but the evidence is limited, according to research published in the Feb. 1 issue of The Spine Journal.
Jan 19, 2015
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A new study out today in the journal Neurology shows that pregabalin is not effective in controlling the pain associated with lumbar spinal stenosis, the most common type of chronic lower back pain in older adults.
Dec 10, 2014
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(HealthDay)—Changes in postural sway are caused by low back pain (LBP), but not pain-related fear, indicating that pain control should be a treatment component in the rehabilitation process to restore optimal postural control, ...
Dec 9, 2014
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(HealthDay)—Age-related wear and tear of the spine is a common cause of back pain, but there are things you can do to reduce your risk of back injury and discomfort, an expert says.
Nov 30, 2014
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(HealthDay)—Serum biomarkers can be used for assessment of active disease in older patients with low back pain, according to a study published online Nov. 3 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Nov 13, 2014
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(HealthDay)—Surgery for low back pain caused by spinal stenosis varies depending on where in the United States you live, according to a Dartmouth Atlas Project report.
Nov 3, 2014
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(Medical Xpress)—Scientists know that exercise helps the body tolerate pain. But some feel more benefits than others.
Oct 20, 2014
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According to a new position statement from the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), the risk of death, overdose, addiction or serious side effects with prescription opioids outweigh the benefits in chronic, non-cancer conditions ...
Sep 29, 2014
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(Medical Xpress)—Contrary to popular belief, spooning is not always the best sex position for those with a bad back, according to new research from the University of Waterloo.
Sep 9, 2014
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(HealthDay)—Observational registry-based research can inform patients and physicians about prognosis for subacute or chronic neck or low back pain, according to a study published in the Aug. 1 issue of The Spine Journal.
Aug 28, 2014
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