Category: Back Pain & Sciatica
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Efficacy of Naproxen in Patients With Sciatica
In an article that looked at trying to treat sciatica with Naproxen found that is doesn’t work well enough to recommend, and doctors and nurses are recommended to consider other medications for sciatica, and not Naproxen. ~ Dr. Broussard November 30, 2024 Efficacy of Naproxen in Patients With Sciatica TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This randomized placebo-controlled trial…
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Chiropractic Improves Low Back Pain Cause By Disc Issues
In this case report published in the journal Cureus, the authors found substantial evidence that chiropractic care is beneficial in the treatment of back pain that is caused by disc problems as noted on Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy and NOCISCAN technology. ~ Dr. Broussard October 23, 2024 Intervertebral Disc Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Changes After Spinal Manipulative…
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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…