Physician Focus: Don't let back pain get you down Sep 25, 2009
Yet low back pain affects approximately four out of five Americans and is the leading reason for missed work, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke ... Given these statistics, the odds are strong that most people will battle low back pain at some point ... Low back pain can be either acute or chronic. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Persistent Pain May Accelerate Signs Of Aging By Two To Three Decades In Middle-Aged Adults Sep 22, 2009
17, 2006) Acupressure (applying pressure with the thumbs or fingertips to the same points on the body stimulated in acupuncture) seems to be more effective in reducing low back pain than physical therapy. (Feb. (Science Daily)
Academic Opinion Leaders in the Field of Spine Surgery & Sacroiliac Joint Experts Attend SI-BONE's National Summit on the Diagnosis of Sacroiliac Pathology Sep 17, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- SI-BONE, Inc. a San Francisco Bay-area, medical device company, announced the first ever meeting of thought leading spine surgeons to review data and develop a clinical diagnostic process for identification of SI Joint pathology, a frequent cause of low back pain ... In the U.S., it is estimated over one million patients annually with low back pain (LBP) complaints may have SI Joint problems like degenerative arthritis and/or mal-unions of pelvic trauma. (PR Newswire)
Relieving Pain with Acupuncture Sep 16, 2009
Chronic Low Back Pain. One meta-analysis of multiple RCTs showed that acupuncture effectively relieves chronic low back pain, but that it is not any more effective than other active therapies ... (Manheimer E, et al. Meta-analysis: acupuncture for low back pain [published correction appears in Ann Intern Med. (Suite101.com)
Yoga Can Ease Lower Back Pain Sep 10, 2009
"I have found yoga and Pilates are great for chronic low back pain," Albert said. "There is so much concentration on core strengthening, which is critical for people who have been de-conditioned.". (MEDLINEplus)
Lynx fight off late Shock rally to win 75-72 Sep 10, 2009
Shock G and former Lynx star Katie Smith didn't make the trip to Minnesota due to low back pain. Former Shock coach and general manager Bill Laimbeer sat courtside next to Minnesota Vikings defensive linemen Kevin Williams and Pat Williams. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Joint and Muscle Pain Relief Sep 8, 2009
In studies on low back pain, a dose of 3,000 mg of MSM twice a day was shown to help prevent joint and connective tissue breakdown (Eisenberg DM, Post DE, Davis RB, et al. Spine. 2007). (Suite101.com)
• A world away: T.F. doctor takes family on year-long volunteer trip Sep 6, 2009
"Many people here have medical beliefs that we would consider unusual. What is even more interesting is when doctors have those same unusual beliefs. For example, many people here believe that mechanical low back pain is from the kidneys. I have seen cases where the local doctors treat the low back pain with antibiotic injections. Placebo injections of any kind are effective for lots of things. But injecting sugar water would sure be a lot safer than injecting antibiotics. People believe that... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Harris: Why primary care doctors are fed up Aug 26, 2009
How many low back pain patients have come to the office in agony knowing that there has to be something serious to cause this kind of pain. A good history and exam allows me to reassure the patient that there is nothing we need to operate on and that the risk of missing anything is low. (CNN -- US)
CIGNA Awarded State of Arizona Health Care Contract Aug 20, 2009
Some of these programs include personalized and private support by nurse advocates to help manage chronic conditions ranging from diabetes to low back pain; lifestyle programs to help with stress, weight management or tobacco cessation; online health coaching for issues ranging from nutrition to sleep; and the Healthy Pregnancy Program which encourages early prenatal care and offers incentives to enroll early. Additional resources are available through the free online Web portal at where... (PR Newswire)
Regular Yoga Practice Is Associated With Mindful Eating Aug 17, 2009
The study was prompted by initial findings reported four years ago by Alan Kristal, Dr.P.H., and colleagues, who found that regular yoga practice may help prevent middle-age spread in normal-weight people and may promote weight loss in those who are overweight. At the time, the researchers suspected that the weight-loss effect had more to do with increased body awareness, specifically a sensitivity to hunger and satiety than the physical activity of yoga practice itself. (Science Daily)
Chinese Acupuncture Affects Brain's Ability To Regulate Pain, UM Study Shows Aug 12, 2009
26, 2007) Six months of acupuncture treatment appears to be more effective than conventional therapy in treating low back pain, according to a study in the the Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the. . (Science Daily)
Health Tip: Understanding Low Back Pain Aug 5, 2009
(HealthDay News) - Low back pain -- ranging from mild discomfort to debilitating agony -- plagues nearly everyone at some point. But even mild low back pain can interfere with your life and your work ... The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons lists these common causes of low back pain. (MEDLINEplus)
Wakefield placed on DL Jul 22, 2009
We don t know if it s stemming from low back pain or something that s not right in there. My hips might not be aligned right from not having thrown on the mound for a week then getting right back on the mound again. (Boston Globe)
New Research To Reduce Drug Side-effects Jul 14, 2009
24, 2008) When low back pain strikes, many people turn to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like naproxen and ibuprofen, or their newer COX-2 inhibitor cousin Celebrex. However, these drugs work. (Science Daily)
Government aims to pinpoint best treatments Jul 1, 2009
Which of myriad treatments, from anti-inflammatories to exercises, are best for low back pain. The IOM did not stop at the doctor's office but considered ways of preventing health problems, too. (MSNBC -- Health)
Dr. Jerome Fryer Preliminary Study Sheds Light On Reducing Back Pain Jun 29, 2009
Low back pain is the number two most common reason that Americans see their doctor -- second only to colds and flu ... A Dedicated Resource to low back pain relief. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Why strength training is a must for everyone Jun 24, 2009
Research has shown that strength training can increase low back strength and alleviate low back pain. Time spent on strength training can literally help you turn back the clock and feel younger each day. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Can C-section anesthetic lead to low back pain? Jun 23, 2009
Can C-section anesthetic lead to low back pain. - CNN.com. (CNN -- Health)
Tai Chi Helps Ease Arthritis Pain Jun 18, 2009
"Our study proves that Tai Chi relieves pain and disability among people with arthritis and shows a positive trend towards effects for overall physical health. We now want to see if these benefits are the same for people suffering from low back pain.". Musculoskeletal pain, such as that people with arthritis experience, places a severe burden on the patient and community and is recognized as an international health priority. (Newsmax)
Tai Chi Benefits For Arthritis Shown Jun 18, 2009
The researchers are now embarking on a new trial to establish if similar benefits can be seen among people with chronic low back pain. "This is the first robust evidence to support the beneficial effects of Tai Chi. Our study proves that Tai Chi relieves pain and disability among people with arthritis and shows a positive trend towards effects for overall physical health. We now want to see if these benefits are the same for people suffering from low back pain", said author Dr Chris Maher at The... (Science Daily)
Back To Normal: Surgery Improves Outcomes For Spine Patients, Study Finds Jun 4, 2009
(July 2, 2007) When it comes to low back pain, physicians generally advise exhausting nonsurgical options before resorting to surgery. But a new study shows that for degenerative spondylolisthesis with spinal. (Science Daily)
Palladian Muscular Skeletal Health to Announce New Product and Sponsor Howard Dean Book Signing at AHIP Institute 2009 May 30, 2009
Immediate and early identification of low back pain can save millions of dollars in healthcare spending. Directed by its Clinical Advisory Board with experts in the fields of neurology, epidemiology, chiropractic medicine, pain behavior, and orthopedic surgery, Palladian Muscular Skeletal Health will launch Palladian Coordinated Spine CareSM a comprehensive low back care program that significantly reduces duplicative and unnecessary medical treatments and excessive care costs. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Players dealing with back pain May 27, 2009
"Eighty-five percent of us will have at least one acute episode of back pain in our lifetime. Low back pain is the number one cause of lost work in the U.S.". Chavez has had lower back problems before, having undergone a microdiscectomy in October of 2007. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
NHS to give back-pain acupuncture May 27, 2009
Patients with persistent low back pain should be offered acupuncture, massages or exercises on the NHS, says guidance ... Low back pain is a very common problem affecting one in three adults in the UK each year, with an estimated 2 ... He said: "There is variation in current clinical practice, so this new NICE guideline means that for the first time we now have the means for a consistent national approach to managing low back pain. "Importantly, patients whose pain is not improving should have... (BBC News -- UK)
San Francisco Chiropractor Dr. Eben Davis, Founder of Executive Express Chiropractic, Hires New Doctor May 25, 2009
Dr. Davis and his team of specialize in low back pain, neck pain, and wrist pain, as well as sports injuries ... Compare acupuncture for low back pain. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Dr. Joseph Sweere Receives Educator of the Year Award May 23, 2009
A study, published by the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, has shown chiropractic to be more cost-effective than medical treatment when it comes to chronic low back pain. Chiropractic treatment is a covered benefit in many traditional insurance policies. (PR Newswire)
New Guideline For Low-back Pain Interventions, Surgery May 18, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 18, 2009) The American Pain Society (APS) has issued a new clinical practice guideline for low back pain that emphasizes the use of noninvasive treatments over interventional procedures, as well as shared decision making between provider and patient ... 2, 2007) The American College of Physicians and the American Pain Society recently released joint guidelines on diagnosing and treating low back pain ... About one in four Americans reported having low back pain. (Science Daily)
Real And Simulated Acupuncture Appear More Effective Than Usual Care For Back Pain May 16, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 15, 2009) Three types of acupuncture therapy an individually tailored program, standard therapy and a simulation involving toothpicks at key acupuncture points appear more effective than usual care for chronic low back pain, according to a new report ... D., of Group Health Center for Health Studies, Seattle, and colleagues compared four different types of treatment in a randomized clinical trial involving 638 adults (average age 47) with chronic low back pain at Group Health... (Science Daily)
Ladd chiropractor provides free service to returning veterans May 14, 2009
This may manifest via many symptoms such as low back pain, neck pain, headaches and various other symptoms. Veterans wanting to contact Lafferty;s office can call him at (815) 894-9400 or go to the ICA;s Web site at www. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Acupuncture for Bad Backs: Even Sham Therapy Works May 14, 2009
Daniel Cherkin, a senior investigator at the center, gathered 638 patients with chronic low back pain, none of whom had ever had acupuncture, and gave them one of three different acupuncture treatments. One group received individual care in the classic model of the ancient Chinese practice in which the acupuncturist analyzes the patient's overall health by studying his body and lifestyle, taking his pulse and looking at his tongue (practitioners believe that the condition of a person's tongue is... (Time.com)
Acupuncture Helps Aching Backs May 13, 2009
The team wanted to study the effects of different types of acupuncture in a large, carefully controlled study of 638 patients with chronic low back pain. They divided patients into several groups. (Newsmax)
What's wrong with us? Not much, apparently May 10, 2009
In the Journal of Rheumatology, he wrote: "If questioned closely, nearly all of us can recall low back pain last year, a third of us recall pain at the shoulder, hand or wrist, and 15% of us at the elbow. These memorable episodes last at least a week and often are recurring. Regional musculoskeletal pain is an intermittent and remittent predicament of normal life." Like heartache, headache and heartburn, they're just a part of living. My grandma no doubt had all these problems too. (Globe and Mail)
Can A-Rod shift story line from gossip to game? May 8, 2009
"I had a lot of low back pain, my groin's got tight," Lowell says. "What I say is the groin, the medical people said is probably the hip. I had X-rays. Finally, I felt a pop, and it really flared up. That's when I had an MRI, and they found out what was wrong.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Limping Rat Provides Sciatica Insights May 7, 2009
9, 2005) A Yale researcher and expert in the practice of acupuncture is conducting a three-year study on the effectiveness of this ancient Chinese practice in reducing low back pain during. . (Science Daily)
Conversation will FOCUS on Chinese nutrition May 6, 2009
Anderson will discuss some practical and start using today ideas for foods and herbs that can help prevent and rebalance some common modern medical conditions: gallbladder problems, blood sugar and hormonal imbalances and even common pain conditions such as low back pain, sciatica and neck pain. Anderson will provide three to five practical tips on sustaining good health through nutrition. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Forest Service closes caves to stop bat fungus May 5, 2009
Neck Pain, Low Back Pain, Headaches, Sciatica, Chronic Pain 69-15 Austin Street, Forest Hills NY.. Featured. (Yahoo News)
New guidance on making work less of a pain in the back May 2, 2009
The cost of low back pain alone in 1998 was estimated at 12. 3 billion, the majority of these costs, around 80%, were not associated with healthcare but due to lost work production and associated wage replacement benefits. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Are Researchers Cherry Picking Participants For Studies Of Antidepressants? Apr 30, 2009
25, 2008) Doctors commonly prescribe antidepressants for patients with low back pain for three main reasons; to relieve pain; reduce mild depression and improve a person's mood; and improve sleep. Despite. (Science Daily)
Make sure pack fits or don’t wear it Apr 28, 2009
The orthopedic journal Spine stated that by their teen years 50 percent of youths will experience at least one episode of low back pain. Yes, half of kids report having back pain. (Helena Independent Record)
Low back pain status in elite and semi-elite Australian football codes: a cross-sectional survey of football (soccer), Australian-Rules, rugby league, rugby union and non-athletic controls Apr 17, 2009
Our understanding of the effects of football code participation on low back pain (LBP) is limited. It is unclear whether LBP is more prevalent in athletic populations or differs between levels of competition. (BioMed Central)
Simple Bedside Test Improves Diagnosis Of Chronic Back Pain, Could Guide Treatment Apr 13, 2009
Some patients had neuropathy associated with diabetes or shingles, and others had low back pain with or without evidence of spinal nerve root damage ... To test the validity of StEP, they collaborated with researchers from Addenbrooke's Hospital, a teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom, who enrolled 137 patients with chronic low back pain ... Scholz explains, "The treatment of neuropathic and nonneuropathic pain is quite different, and if a diagnosis is wrong,... (Science Daily)
Sitting still, slouching can hurt your back Apr 13, 2009
A significant portion of low back pain can be remedied by avoiding what Chicago physical therapist Vincent Gutierrez calls the two most common sitting mistakes: leaning forward and having the chair too low. COMMENT ON THIS ARTICLE. (Erie Times-News, PA)
The health of immigrant detainees Apr 11, 2009
One immigrant complained of frequent and painful urination and low back pain. That should have clued prison officials that he had a urinary tract infection. (Boston Globe)
Consumer Reports Survey Shows High Satisfaction for Physical Therapist Treatment of Back Pain Apr 10, 2009
A growing body of evidence is pointing toward the effectiveness of physical therapist treatment for low back pain. A review article published in the February 2009 Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons(1) recommended that in most cases of symptomatic lumbar degenerative disc disease, a common cause of low back pain (LBP), the most effective treatment is physical therapy combined with anti-inflammatory medications ... "For pain of a 'mechanical' origin such as low back pain,... (PR Newswire)
Test 'sheds light on back pain' Apr 9, 2009
Some had a known history of nerve damage caused by diabetes or shingles, while others had low back pain with or without evidence of spinal nerve root damage. Question time. (BBC News -- Health)
Space Adventures' Orbital Spaceflight Client Charles Simonyi Returns to Earth After Completing Second Mission to the International Space Station Apr 8, 2009
On behalf of the European Space Agency, Dr. Simonyi performed a series of experiments, including the study of the physical impact of spaceflight on cosmonauts and astronauts through Early Detection of Osteoporosis in Space and the study of the occurrence and development of Low Back Pain during spaceflight. Working closely with the Hungarian Space Office and the Russian space agency, Dr. Simonyi measured and monitored radiation on the ISS using a dosimeter. (PR Newswire)
Labopharm reports results for Phase III study on twice-daily tramadol-acetaminophen formulation Apr 2, 2009
Study 06CCL3-001 was a multi-centre, randomized, double-blind, parallel-arm study that compared the efficacy and safety of Labopharm's twice-daily tramadol-acetaminophen formulation to placebo in the treatment of moderate to severe acute low back pain. A total of 277 patients were included in the study. (Canada Newswire)
Got an ache? Ice it, baby Mar 24, 2009
Examples are pain from arthritis, persistent low back pain, regular headaches, cancer pain and that from nerve damage. It is unlikely you will make your condition worse or injure yourself by icing. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Oh, My Aching Back: Give Me A Shot Of Ozone Mar 12, 2009
The mechanism of action in relieving low back pain is complex; however, the primary effect is a volume reduction due to ozone oxidation. Researchers discovered that a simple incompressible fluid model predicted that reducing disk volume by 0. (Science Daily)
Drew is given back injection Mar 4, 2009
are typically ordered for patients who have pain primarily in their back coming from arthritic changes in the facet joints or for mechanical low back pain," the website reads. If there is a "lasting benefit" from the injection, the patient could have it repeated in the future, according to the site. That appears to be part of the plan. If Drew finds that the injection helps, then he could get another later in the season if the back problems continue to be an issue."He was actually doing real... (Boston Globe)
Only Exercise Effective In Preventing Low-back Problems, Review Suggests Mar 2, 2009
24, 2008) Lumbar or lower back supports -- those large belts that people wear around their waists when they lift or carry heavy objects -- are not very useful for preventing low back pain, according to a new ... 2, 2009) Motor control exercises, when performed in conjunction with other forms of therapy, can significantly reduce pain and disability in patients with persistent low back pain, according to a new. (Science Daily)
Health institute presents 'Fitness after 50' Feb 27, 2009
Yoga for Lower Back Pain is a 12-week class that combines brief lectures on chronic low back pain with the demonstration and practice of yoga postures. Date: Every Saturday from March 7 to June 13 (no class on March 21, April 25, May 30). (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Non-traditional Therapy Is Effective As Pain Management, Study Suggests Feb 24, 2009
26, 2007) Six months of acupuncture treatment appears to be more effective than conventional therapy in treating low back pain, according to a study in the the Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the. (Jan. (Science Daily)
Special Exercises May Ease Lower Back Pain Feb 21, 2009
"People with persistent low back pain should see someone who is trained in this area and a physical therapist would be the best person to see," Macedo explained. It's not entirely clear why the exercises are helpful for lower back pain, Macedo told Reuters Health. (MEDLINEplus)
New Guideline For Prescribing Opioid Pain Drugs Feb 19, 2009
The guideline on opioid therapy for chronic non-cancer pain is the first such collaboration between APS and AAPM. It is the sixth evidenced-based, pain management clinical practice guideline published by APS. Others have covered sickle-cell disease, arthritis, cancer, fibromyalgia, and low back pain ... 2, 2007) The American College of Physicians and the American Pain Society recently released joint guidelines on diagnosing and treating low back pain ... About one in four Americans reported... (Science Daily)
Chronic Low-back Pain On The Rise: Study Finds 'Alarming Increase' In Prevalence Feb 19, 2009
18, 2009) The proportion of people suffering from long term, impairing low back pain has more than doubled in North Carolina since the early 1990s, according to a new study ... In the study, published in the Feb. 9, 2009, issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, researchers from the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill found that the prevalence of chronic, impairing low back pain in the state increased from 3 ... "Considering... (Science Daily)
Routine Scans For Low-back Pain Do Not Improve Outcomes Feb 19, 2009
2, 2007) The American College of Physicians and the American Pain Society recently released joint guidelines on diagnosing and treating low back pain. About one in four Americans reported having low back pain ... 25, 2008) Doctors commonly prescribe antidepressants for patients with low back pain for three main reasons; to relieve pain; reduce mild depression and improve a person's mood; and improve sleep. (Science Daily)
Surgery Often Unnecessary for Low Back Pain Feb 17, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many people with lower back pain caused by spinal disc degeneration need not resort to surgery for relief, according to a research review. (MEDLINEplus)
BUSINESS BRIEFCASE Feb 13, 2009
Payne learned different ways to use certain activities with Wii Fit and Wii Sports and apply them to specific orthopedic conditions, such as ankle sprains, rotator cuff injuries or low back pain. In addition to being a tool for physical therapists, Wii Fit and Wii Sports can increase compliance with patient;s continuing their exercise program at home after treatment. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Chronic Low Back Pain Is on the Rise Feb 12, 2009
TUESDAY, Feb. 10 (HealthDay News) -- A North Carolina study finds that the rate of chronic low back pain has more than doubled in that state since the early 1990s -- a statistic the authors say might reflect what's happening in the country as a whole ... Among people reporting ongoing, serious low back pain in 1992, about 73 percent said they had seen a physician, physical therapist or chiropractor at least once during the past year. (MEDLINEplus)
During National Wise Health Consumer Month: Consumers Seek Cost-Effective Health Care Feb 10, 2009
A study, published by the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, has shown chiropractic to be more cost-effective than medical treatment when it comes to chronic low back pain. Chiropractic is the largest, most regulated, and best recognized of the complementary and alternative medicine professions. (PR Newswire)
Study questions routine X-rays, MRIs for back pain Feb 8, 2009
"If there are no warning signs pointing to a serious cause of low back pain, imaging is almost never helpful to guide treatment. Routine imaging of patients with low back pain is a waste of health care resources," Dr. Michael Kochen of the University of Goettingen in Germany, who wrote a commentary accompanying the study, said by e-mail. Share. (Reuters)
New guideline for prescribing opioid pain drugs published Feb 7, 2009
The guideline on opioid therapy for chronic non-cancer pain is the first such collaboration between APS and AAPM. It is the sixth evidenced-based, pain management clinical practice guideline published by APS. Others have covered sickle-cell disease, arthritis, cancer, fibromyalgia, and low back pain. . (EurekAlert!)
Pain-Relieving Powers of Acupuncture Unclear Feb 7, 2009
The studies compared real acupuncture, placebo acupuncture and no acupuncture for a wide range of painful conditions such as knee osteoarthritis, migraine, low back pain and postoperative pain. Compared to placebo acupuncture, real acupuncture offered only a small amount of relief (about 4 millimeters on a 100-mm pain scoring scale), according to the review authors. (MEDLINEplus)
