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• Experimental Treatment May Help Relieve Back Pain

  

  Posted 10:15 PM 12/1/2011

  Dec. 1, 2011 (Chicago) -- An experimental treatment that involves spinal injections of ozone gas and steroids relieved pain in over two-thirds of 327 people with back problems related to a herniated disc.

  This condition occurs when the cushions, or discs, that serve as shock absorbers for the spine become inflamed and bulge or break open. When inflamed, discs (More)
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• Yoga, Stretching May Ease Lower Back Pain

  

  Posted 8:19 PM 10/25/2011

  Oct. 25, 2011 -- Practicing yoga or intensive stretching may improve chronic lower back pain and reduce the need for pain medications.

  A new study shows 12 weeks of weekly yoga classes improved back function and reduced symptoms in people with chronic lower back (More)
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• Back Pain and Your Sex Life

  

  Posted 4:51 PM 8/29/2011

  When it comes to your sex life, low back pain can have serious impact. You may start avoiding bedroom encounters for fear of triggering more pain, and if your partner gets no explanation for your seeming loss of interest, your relationship may feel strained, too.

  That's why people with chronic back pain should bring sexual problems into the open, with their partner and with an understanding doctor who can help, says Michael R. Marks, MD, MBA, a spokesman (More)
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• Home Care for Lower Back Pain

  

  Posted 4:51 PM 8/29/2011

  If you got up this morning and thought, "Ugh, my back hurts," you're not alone. About one in five Americans reports having experienced back pain at least once during the previous month.

  So, should you go to the doctor? Not necessarily. Most low back pain resolves on its own within about four to six weeks, with or without medical treatment. In many cases, you can manage your back pain at home.

  First, you should know when it's a bad idea to (More)
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• Medications for Back Pain

  

  Posted 4:50 PM 8/29/2011

  About one in four Americans has experienced low back pain within the past three months, making it one of the most common types of pain and the most frequent cause of disability in adults under 45.

  Although pain medication can't actually heal a back injury, it can relieve pain and open a window for other treatments -- such as physical therapy -- to have a chance to work.

  There are multiple categories and types of medications for back pain; depending on (More)
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• Protect Your Back Every Day

  

  Posted 4:50 PM 8/29/2011

  You've just helped your friend carry loads of heavy boxes into his new apartment and now your back is hurting. Not only that, but you've planned a long car trip for the next few days. All of a sudden, you're filled with trepidation at the thought of all those hours spent sitting.

  No doubt, back pain can cramp your lifestyle, not to mention causing lost days at work or other consequences. Such fall-out often spurs the legions with chronic back problems to (More)
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• When to See a Doctor for Back Pain

  

  Posted 4:50 PM 8/29/2011

  How do you know when that achy pain in your back is more than you can handle alone? Experts agree -- if your back pain is in conjunction with any of the following symptoms, skip the at-home remedies for in-office help.

  There are several red flags that doctors look for when evaluating low back pain.

  The purpose of these warning signs is to detect fractures, tumors, or infections of the spine. If you have any of these red flags along with back pain (More)
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• Getting Help for Back Pain

  

  Posted 1:36 AM 7/13/2011

  Most low back pain tends to get better on its own within 4 to 6 weeks, regardless of how it's treated. But if it doesn't, it's time to seek more specialized care.

  Decades ago, most people who sought treatment for low back pain went to their primary care provider for medication and an X-ray. If their pain became intolerable, perhaps they ultimately saw an orthopedist for back surgery. But today, back pain is managed by a team of experts, each with his or her (More)
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• Study: Massage Helps Treat Low Back Pain

  

  Posted 6:33 PM 7/5/2011

  July 5, 2011 -- Massage may be serious medicine, at least when it comes to treating persistent low back pain, a new study shows.

  Low back pain is one of the top reasons people seek medical attention in the U.S., and it is notoriously tough to treat. (More)
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• Back Pain and Emotional Pain

  

  Posted 6:42 PM 6/8/2011

  You can eat a healthy diet, exercise religiously, and follow every single one of your doctor's recommendations -- but no matter how healthy or well-conditioned your body may be, at some point, your lower back is almost destined to cause you problems.

  For most people, low back pain is just a minor annoyance that emerges once in awhile, sticks around for a couple of days, then goes away. For other people, there's no break from the pain.

  When pain (More)
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