Placebo and valium are equally effective for acute lower back pain in the ER
Emergency patients treated with naproxen and placebo had outcomes as good as or better than…
New clinical guideline issued for treating low back pain
The American College of Physicians have just issued their clinical practice guideline for the noninvasive…
The weather's not to blame for your aches and pains
New research from The George Institute for Global Health has revealed the weather plays no…
Can yoga help with chronic back pain?
A new systematic Cochrane review analyzes existing studies on the benefits of yoga for reducing…
Veterans endure higher pain severity than nonveterans
American veterans experience higher prevalence of pain and more severe pain than nonveterans, with young…
Back pain may raise risk of mental health problems
In a new largest-of-its-type study, deep links are found between back pain and mental health…
Psychological issues behind increasing low back pain
Low back pain is the most common symptom seen in primary care; the underlining injury…
Seismic for the spine: Vibration technology offers alternative to MRI
Magnetic resonance image isn't everything. A new University of Alberta study shows that vibrating the…
A how-to guide to prescribing exercise for chronic health conditions
Exercise helps to alleviate the symptoms of many chronic health conditions such as knee osteoarthritis,…
Pitt study shows mindfulness meditation can lead to back pain relief for older adults
Mindfulness meditation programs can help reduce severe pain and increase function for older adults with…