Chronic low back pain: evaluation and management.

Chronic low back pain: evaluation and management.
Authors: Last AR, Hulbert K Chronic low back pain is a common problem in primary care. A history and physical examination should place patients into one of several categories: (1) nonspecific low back pain; (2) back pain associated with radiculopathy or spinal stenosis; (3) back pain referred from a nonspinal source; or (4) back pain associated with another specific spinal cause. For patients who have back pain associated with radiculopathy, spinal stenosis, or another specific spinal cause, magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography may establish the diagnosis and guide management. Because evidence of improved outcomes is lacking, lumbar spine radiography should be delayed for at least one to two months in patients with nonspecific pain. Acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-infl…

Research Proves Tai Chi Benefits For Arthritis

Research Proves Tai Chi Benefits For Arthritis
A new study by The George Institute for International Health has found Tai Chi to have positive health benefits for musculoskeletal pain. The results of the first comprehensive analysis of Tai Chi suggest that it produces positive effects for improving pain and disability among arthritis sufferers. The researchers are now embarking on a new trial to establish if similar benefits can be seen among people with chronic low back pain. (Source: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News From Medical News Today)

Different Epidural Injections May Relieve Low Back Pain

Different Epidural Injections May Relieve Low Back Pain
Caudal epidural injections with local anesthetic, with or without steroids, may help patients with low back pain, but the steroids may help provide faster relief, according to research published in the June 15 issue of Spine. (Source: Modern Medicine)

NCCAM Summer Newsletter Online

NCCAM Summer Newsletter Online
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) brings you a new issue of the newsletter “Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Focus on Research and Care,” at http://nccam.nih.gov/news/newsletter/2009_may. Among the stories featured: Four out of five American adults will experience low-back pain (LBP). Many will try complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies to manage their pain. [...] (Source: Network News)

Relief From Back Pain

Relief From Back Pain
Does chronic back pain keep you from enjoying your favorite activities? If so, it’s probable that you suffer from one of the following back conditions. The extreme discomfort of lower back pain, upper back pain, sciatica, scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, arthritis of the spine or any other back condition you can think of is diminishing the quality of your life.

Aquatic Exercise May Be Helpful for Low Back Pain

Aquatic Exercise May Be Helpful for Low Back Pain
Exercising in water may be particularly beneficial for people with chronic low back pain, according to research published in the June 15 issue of Spine. (Source: Modern Medicine)

Promise For Treating Low Back Pain - Radiofrequency A Trusted Technique With A New Application

Promise For Treating Low Back Pain - Radiofrequency A Trusted Technique With A New Application
Who suffers from low back pain; my brother, my boss’s brother, my neighbor, a friend on the golf course and recently the media reports Regis Philbin and Jeff Gordon suffer from low back pain. Sacroiliac Pain is caused by inflammation or abnormal function of the joint which can lead to sacral nerve damage, and is a major cause of low back pain. Low back pain is estimated to affect 6.5 million people in the world. (Source: Radiology / Nuclear Medicine News From Medical News Today)

Back Pain - Fixing Back Pain With Surgery

Back Pain - Fixing Back Pain With Surgery
Are you considering fixing your back pain with surgery? A lot of people think that back surgery is the answer to their herniated disc or other back problem, but the fact is back surgery has many risks and should only be used as a last resort. Only a minority of back patients actually need surgery. Most back aliments can be cured with rest, exercise and other non-invasive treatments.

What You Can Do About Your Own Back Pain

What You Can Do About Your Own Back Pain
If you have back pain, the the first thing to consider is that you don’t “have” back pain; back pain “has you” in its grip. That way of describing it would seem to be more true to your experience, wouldn’t it? This article explains why and what you can do about it, how you can get control of the back pain that has you in its grip and then get rid of it, while recovering the use of your back.

Related Blogs

• Related Blogs on back
• Aggie accountant gives back through estate gift

• Related Blogs on Back Pain
• Low Back Pain Medication, Which Works Best?
• Back Pain - Causes & Relief
• Back Flexibility and Strength Exercises
• Health Tips - Back Safety
• Demystifying Ergonomic Chair Features

• Related Blogs on Pain
• Pain is not a symptom, it’sa cause.
• “The Joy of Jesus Carries Pain”
• Take the Pain out of Periodic Access Reviews with Approva’s …
• Low Back Pain Medication, Which Works Best?

Back Pain - Is Muscle Imbalance the Cause?

Back Pain - Is Muscle Imbalance the Cause?
According to my physical therapist most back pain sufferers don’t require surgery. In fact only a small percentage need surgery. Unfortunately for me I was one of the unlucky few who had surgery. However for most people the pain usually goes away. Regrettably for many the pain returns. Determining the causes of pain is difficult. Nearly 95% of the time x-rays and MRI won’t show any real problems. The cause of back discomfort is more likely due to muscle imbalance.

Next Page »