Studies suggest that routine imaging for low back pain is a waste of time and money that sometimes harms patients. Why does it persist? It’s a symptom of a well-diagnosed problem: the overuse of medical services. Unnecessary imaging isn’t confined to just low back pain. Americans spend more than $100 billion on various types of diagnostic imaging each year, much of which...
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Lower Back Pain? Self-Administered Acupressure Could Help
Science and technology news A recent study finds that acupressure, a traditional Chinese medicine technique, can improve chronic pain symptoms in the lower back. “Acupressure is similar to acupuncture, but instead of needles, pressure is applied with a finger, thumb or device to specific points on the body,” says Susan Murphy, ScD, OTR, an associate...
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Being overweight now will cause you great trouble when you’re 50
Make a choice today – become healthier. Move more, eat better, drink plenty of water and lose weight. There is a number of reasons why you should do that, including health risks associated with being over weight. Scientists from UCL found that people who are obese from childhood through to middle age are more than...
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What can cause lower back pain?
By Rachel Nall, MSN, CRNA Reviewed by William Morrison, MD Lower back pain is very common. It usually develops due to overuse or a minor injury, but sometimes there may be no obvious cause. Lower back pain can also be a symptom of an underlying medical condition. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and...
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Exercises for easing and preventing upper back pain
By Nicole Galan Reviewed by Gregory Minnis, DPT Upper back pain and tension are common complaints, particularly when people feel stressed or spend a lot of time hunched over desks or computers. Exercises that stretch the neck, shoulders, and upper back can help relieve pain and loosen tight muscles. Muscles tension in the shoulders can...
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Novel, ‘Non-Habit Forming’ Medication May Reduce Low Back Pain
Nancy A. Melville April 10, 2019 This story was revised April 12 with additional comments. MILWAUKEE — A novel, “non-habit-forming” neurosteroid appears to be effective and well tolerated in the treatment of chronic low back pain, new research suggests. In a double-blind, randomized controlled trial of almost 100 Iraq/Afghanistan-era veterans, those treated with a pharmaceutical-grade tablet...
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What to know about lower right back pain
Mechanical problems with the spine, muscles, tendons, and ligaments are the most common causes of lower right back pain. Other causes may include infections, kidney stones, or appendicitis. The treatment for these issues varies depending on the cause, but it may involve physical therapy or surgery. The lower back carries a significant amount of weight...
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What is the cause of back pain and shortness of breath?
Muscle strain Pneumonia Excess weight Heart diseaseGastroesophageal reflux disease Gallbladder disease Heart attackPulmonary embolism Aortic dissection Could it be lung cancer? Outlook It is possible to strain many muscles in the back. The back is prone to injury because it works hard to keep the body in an upright position and support the basic daily...
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How to strengthen the lower back
Doing exercises to strengthen the lower back can help alleviate and prevent lower back pain. It can also strengthen the core, leg, and arm muscles. According to researchers, exercise also increases blood flow to the lower back area, which may reduce stiffness and speed up the healing process. Below, we explain how to do 10...
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Could a placebo pill help ease your back pain?
(HealthDay)—With millions of pain-plagued Americans looking for an alternative to opioids, the solution for some might be no medicine at all. New research suggests that a good many back pain patients might find relief in a “dummy” sugar pill, eliminating their need for strong medication. About half the chronic back pain patients in a new...