Physical Therapy Equals Surgery for Certain Lower Back Pain, Study Says
Less risky treatment viable for older patients with lumbar spinal stenosisContinue Reading
One-Quarter of Narcotic Painkillers Misused, Study Shows
And about 10 percent of patients with prescriptions for these powerful drugs become addictedContinue Reading
Study Casts Doubt on Acetaminophen for Low Back Pain, Arthritis
Review of 13 trials finds little effect for drug best recognized as TylenolContinue Reading
Migraine, Carpal Tunnel May Be Linked
Patients with one are more than twice as likely to have the other, study saysContinue Reading
Painful Knee Arthritis May Be Linked to Premature Death
Connection is likely due to limited mobility, researcher saysContinue Reading
Deep Brain Stimulation May Ease Some Parkinson’s Pain for Years
But new aches develop for many, researchers report
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Certain Painkillers May Lower Colon Cancer Risk for Some
Genetics might be key to the anti-cancer benefits of drugs like aspirin or ibuprofen, study findsContinue Reading
British Scientists Spot Brain’s Pain Center
One region matched up with self-reported levels of pain in study using new imaging techniqueContinue Reading
Does Long-Term Acetaminophen Use Raise Health Risks?
Analysis of research says it’s ‘not a benign drug’ if used long term and in larger dosesContinue Reading
Ultrasound Treatment May Be Option for Plantar Fasciitis
Most patients found relief from foot pain in short study, but longer trials are needed, experts sayContinue Reading
Belief in Acupuncture Key to Effect on Back Pain, Study Suggests
Doctor says finding illustrates power of placebo effectContinue Reading
Health Tip: Avoid Overdosing on Pain Medication
Don’t exceed label’s recommendationContinue Reading
Certain Painkillers Ill-Advised After Heart Attack: Study
If you’re taking anti-clotting drugs, you should avoid meds like ibuprofen and Celebrex, doctors sayContinue Reading













