Patients with back pain that has persisted for less than 12 weeks have a high probability of substantial pain reduction over time, but patients with back pain that has persisted for 12 or more weeks ...

Terrence Keller from Rejuv Medical discusses how poor posture and winter falls lead to back injuries, affecting many over 45.

A new study revealed that only 10% of non-surgical treatments for low back pain were more effective than a placebo. NSAID drugs, like aspirin and ibuprofen, were most effective for acute pain, while ...

Low-back pain and neck pain are common, and the associated health burden is substantial — both economically and in terms of years lived with disability. Although opioid analgesics are not generally ...

Patients with acute lower back pain who presented to the emergency room and were given naproxen and a placebo had outcomes that were as good as or better than those patients who were given naproxen ...

Chronic back pain is the most common type of pain, affecting around 16 million American adults — and now a new study has revealed some discouraging findings about potential treatments. Only around one ...

Brandi Jones has over two decades of experience as a nurse in an acute care setting. Her clinical background includes pediatrics, medical-surgical, and women's health. She also specializes in ...

People may be able to treat lower back pain with home remedies. However, if pain persists or is severe, a person may need medical treatment. Lower back pain may occur due to heavy lifting, an injury, ...

Figuring out how to sleep with lower back pain can feel impossible. The tossing and turning, the struggle to find a comfortable position and the frustration of waking up feeling even worse than before ...

Research suggests that acupuncture may reduce back pain and improve a person’s ability to perform daily tasks. However, there is conflicting evidence. Acupuncture involves inserting fine needles into ...