Category: Back Pain & Sciatica
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Consider Acupuncture for Chronic Sciatica Due to a Herniated Disc
As part of the article’s conclusions, the authors stated, “Acupuncture should be considered as a potential treatment option for patients with chronic sciatica from a herniated disk.” ~ Dr. Broussard October 23, 2024 Acupuncture vs Sham Acupuncture for Chronic Sciatica From Herniated Disk TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This randomized clinical trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of…
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Structured Run-Walk Program May Help Lower Back Pain
This Exercise May Help Lower Back Pain, No Special Equipment Needed — Carefully structured run-walk program proves mettle in small trial by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today October 8, 2024 Adults younger than age 45 with chronic, nonspecific lower back pain saw significant pain relief with a structured run-walk program in a randomized trial.…
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Abdominal Fat Linked With Chronic Pain
MRI-Derived Abdominal Adipose Tissue Linked to Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Edited by Lora McGlade September 11, 2024 TOPLINE: MRI-derived abdominal adipose tissue is linked to chronic musculoskeletal pain in multiple sites. The association is stronger in women, suggesting sex differences in fat distribution and hormones. METHODOLOGY: Researchers used data from the UK Biobank, a large population-based…
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Pain and Disability From Lumbar Stenosis May Respond To Acupuncture
An article published in the Annals of Internal Medicine concluded, “Acupuncture may relieve pain-specific disability among patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis and predominantly neurogenic claudication pain symptoms, although the difference with sham acupuncture did not reach minimal clinically important difference. The effects may last 24 weeks after 6-week treatment.” Acupuncture May Relieve Pain-Specific Disability…
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Back pain may raise risk of mental health problems
A study, involving almost 200,000 participants, finds that individuals who have back pain are more likely to also experience a range of mental health issues. Knowing about these links could form a more successful treatment plan for both sets of conditions. Back pain is a leading cause of disability across the globe. In fact, it…
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Low Level Laser Therapy For Low-Back Pain
Published: 16 April 2008 Authors: Yousefi-Nooraie R, Schonstein E, Heidari K, Rashidian A, Pennick V, Akbari-Kamrani M, Irani S, Shakiba B, Mortaz Hejri S, Jonaidi A-R, Mortaz-Hedjri S Sixty to eighty per cent of people suffer from back pain at some time in their lives. Of those who develop acute low-back pain (LBP), up to…
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Topical Diclofenac vs Oral Ibuprofen for Acute Low Back Pain
In this article published in Annals of Emergency Medicine, the bottom line is that topical diclofenac (Voltaren) is likely not as good as oral ibuprofen for a new onset of lower back pain, and when you combine the two, there is no additional benefit. ~ Dr. Broussard March 21, 2024 Annals of Emergency Medicine TAKE-HOME…
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Ear and Regular Acupuncture Helps Manage Chronic Low Back Pain
The outcomes of this study suggest that both medical acupuncture and ear acupuncture could be a valuable and personalized component of a comprehensive approach to managing chronic back pain in older patients. Incorporation of these forms of acupuncture into the clinical management of chronic back pain in elderly patients has the potential to reduce pain…
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Recent Clinical Practice Guidelines Include Chiropractic Treatment for Back Pain
Did you know that chiropractic spinal manipulation is included in the practice guidelines from various countries around the world for acute, sub-acute, and chronic lower back pain? The guidelines also include acupuncture for chronic lower back pain as well. ~ Dr. Broussard Recent clinical practice guidelines for the management of low back pain: a global…
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Chiropractic Treatment Reduced Chance of Tramadol Prescription for Back Pain With Sciatica
A study published in a British medical journal, the authors found that US adults initially receiving chiropractic spinal manipulation low back pain with sciatica had a reduced likelihood of receiving a tramadol prescription over 1-year follow-up. ~ Dr. Broussard Chiropractic spinal manipulation and likelihood of tramadol prescription in adults with radicular low back pain: a…