Pharmacologic therapy should only be considered for patients with chronic low back pain if there has been an inadequate response to nonpharmacologic management. Current guidelines suggest clinicians ...

Lower socioeconomic status is linked to reduced access to pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments for chronic low back pain.

Non-specific low back pain is a significant global health problem, with 90~95% of patients suffering from non-specific low back pain (NSLBP). Clinical practice has shown that acupuncture and ...

Chronic lower back pain is a common complaint among adults, and doctors often prescribe physical therapy to treat the ailment. If at all possible, doctors want to avoid prescribing medications for ...

APS High-Dose Opioids in Low Back Pain Flag Mental Health Issues Patients with low back pain who are prescribed high-dose opioids have higher rates of psychiatric comorbidity, and about 60% use ...

Steroids help reduce inflammation that can cause severe back pain, but steroids aren’t long-term solutions. They come with a number of potential side effects and health risks. Share on Pinterest Getty ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Differences in low back disability at 26 weeks favored the integrated lifestyle care intervention. This ...

Low back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide with many treatments, such as medication, often failing to provide lasting relief. Researchers from the University of Sydney's Centre for Rural ...

Pelvic and lower back pain can occur at the same time for many reasons, ranging from arthritis to infections. If your pain is severe or lasts more than a few days, it’s important to see your doctor.

Back pain treatment and spine care have diverged significantly from best-practice guidelines, according to a study in JAMA Internal Medicine. The study examined nearly 24,000 visits for spine ...

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, ...