Identification of early-onset lumbar disc degeneration-associated mutation
Lumbar disc degeneration (LDD) is characterized by pain in the lumbar region of the spine…
American Society for Pain Management Nursing Position Statement with Clinical Practice Guidelines: Authorized Agent Controlled Analgesia
Abstract: The American Society for Pain Management Nursing (ASPMN) has updated its 2007 position statement…
Spinal compression fractures – a common cause of back pain
Spinal compression fractures are an often overlooked, but common cause of back pain. These small…
Brain abnormality 'predictor of chronic pain'
Scientists say that people who have a certain abnormality in their brain structure are more…
Analysis suggests saline shots may do just as well as steroids for lower back pain
New research from Johns Hopkins suggests that it may not be the steroids in spinal…
American Society for Pain Management Nursing Position Statement with Clinical Practice Guidelines: Authorized Agent Controlled Analgesia
Abstract: The American Society for Pain Management Nursing (ASPMN) has updated its 2007 position statement…
One of the first MRI-safe devices for pain, implanted by Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center
Neurosurgeons at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are among the first in the…
Treatment for back pain varies despite published clinical guidelines
Management of back pain appears to be variable, despite numerous published clinical guidelines, according to…
Hope for injection of cells to regenerate spine discs
Scientists have developed a new method of stopping or reversing disability and pain caused by…