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 Chiropractic Therapy May Not Be Helpful for Low Back Pain
September 26, 2008
Many people seek the aid of a chiropractor for alleviating low back pain. However, spinal manipulation therapy may not be effective in reducing acute low back pain, according to a study published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases
Massage Therapy May Improve Pain and Mood in Cancer Patients
September 25, 2008
Massage therapy may decrease pain and improve mood in patients with advanced cancer, according to a new study published in the September 16, 2008 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine
Chronic or Frequent Migraines Increase Risk of Brain Damage
September 2, 2008
Scientists from the Netherlands report that people with frequent migraine headaches or a long history of migraines are at an increased risk of progressive brain damage, according to research published in the most recent issue of Headache, the journal of the American Headache Society.
No Age Discrimination for Knee Surgery
March 12, 2008
Is that old knee injury keeping you from living your active lifestyle? Age is often considered a relative contraindication for knee ligament surgery, specifically reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears.
Two New Approaches for Fibromyalgia
February 27, 2008
Two drugs, which are approved for other indiciations, have recently shown promise in controlled studies in treating the symptoms of fibromyalgia. The first is a marijuana derivative, nabilone (Cesamet®), as reported in the Journal of Pain. Nabilone is GDA-approved for tresting nausea and vomiting induced by chemotherapy.
Oh My Aching Costly Back!
February 23, 2008
Almost everyone will have one or more back problems in their lifetime. If you're lucky, it will be a relatively short-lived affair that resolves itself in spite of you efforts to help - bed rest, analgesics, massage, hot/cold pads, physical therapy and the rest. If you're unlucky, you'll be spending a lot of time at the doctor's, the physical therapist, and maybe the acupuncturist, the chiropracter,and the Pilates instructor's studio. In more extreme cases, you'll come under the knife, or at least the keyhole instruments that are becoming fashionable.
Strength Training for a Pain in the Neck?
January 21, 2008
Chronic neck pain is often seen in people (more often women) who have jobs involving monotonous work in a fairly fixed position, e.g. work at a computer. Physical therapy is usually recommended, but it's not been clear what sort of exercises are best. Danish researchers have compared the effects of two types of exercise, and reported their findings in Arthritis Care & Research.
New Guidelines for Low Back Pain
October 10, 2007
The American College of Physicians and the American Pain Society, in an attempt to provide consensus in an area of therapeutic diversity, have elaborated guidelines on the treatment of low back pain.
Non-Drug Treatments for Pain
September 18, 2007
Many people with chronic pain problems don't want to take painkilling meds, or can't take them because of unacceptable side effects. They turn to alternatives, some of which may be effective in their particular case.
Variations in three different genes lead to failure of hip replacement
March 16, 2007
Success of hip replacement may be influenced by genetic variations, according to new research.
Surgery may be a good option for back pain
January 30, 2007
Harvard doctors advise on whether you need surgery for a back problem.
Heart defect is linked to migraine
January 22, 2007
Repair of patent foramen ovale may provide a solution to migraine in some cases.
Post-traumatic stress disorder reduces pain sensitivity
January 5, 2007
A study shows that patients with post-traumatic stress disorder are less sensitive to pain.
Try the psychological approach for back pain!
January 2, 2007
Psychological treatments can improve pain and quality of life for those who have chronic back pain.
Smokers have worse osteoarthritis
December 12, 2006
Smoking makes osteoarthritis more painful and more likely to progress, according to new research.
New report may increase insight into fibromyalgia
December 7, 2006
The pain of fibromyalgia is real, even though the condition is not well understood, say experts.
Spinal cord injury patients may benefit from new treatment
December 1, 2006
Clinical trial shows that pregabalin reduces the pain of spinal cord injury and may eliminate it altogether.
Is surgery necessary for a herniated disk?
November 28, 2006
Patients who have a herniated disk show same level of improvement with or without surgery.
Attainable weight loss benefits those with knee osteoarthritis
November 16, 2006
Losing just a little weight can bring significant pain relief to those with knee osteoarthritis.
Knee strengthening exercises might help with osteoarthritis
November 15, 2006
Quadriceps strength slows down cartilage loss in knee osteoarthritis, despite previous fears.
Spinal fusion does not always heal back pain
November 3, 2006
Although spinal fusion rates are going up, the outcome is not improving.
Teens may grow out of migraine attacks
October 25, 2006
Migraine may disappear with age, according to new study.
Arthritis self-management does not relieve pain or number of GP visits
October 23, 2006
A study shows that arthritis self-management helps patients cope with their pain better, but does not reduce the pain itself.
Osteoarthritis drugs are assessed to have same risks, benefits
October 17, 2006
COX-2 inhibitors and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are equally good for osteoarthritis and have the same level of risk.
Acupuncture looks effective for lower back pain
September 20, 2006
A study suggests that traditional acupuncture can bring significant benefit to those with lower back pain.
New solution for migraine
June 23, 2006
An electronic device can nip a migraine attack in the bud.
Acupuncture helps fibromyalgia
June 21, 2006
A clinical trial shows that acupuncture improves the symptoms of fibromyalgia.
Link between migraine and sexual desire
June 12, 2006
In a new study, those with migraine reported higher levels of sexual desire than those with other kinds of headache.
Risks of new rheumatoid arthritis drug
May 22, 2006
A review shows that tumor necrosis factor antibody, a new treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, is linked to increased risk of cancer and serious infection.
Hypnotherapy helps with chest pain
April 27, 2006
A clinical trial shows that hypnotherapy can help people with non-cardiac chest pain.
Choosing foot healthy shoes
April 21, 2006
Round toes, low heels and wedges are the best styles for keeping feet healthy.
Steroid injection only minimally useful for sciatica
February 20, 2006
Patients with acute sciatica get just short-term relief from a steroid injection.
Acupressure is good for lower back pain
February 17, 2006
A new study shows the effectiveness of acupressure, compared to physical therapy, for back pain.
Women more likely to get headache medication
February 16, 2006
A new study shows that doctors are twice as likely to prescribe drugs for headache to women as they are to men.
Operation improves back pain
January 12, 2006
A procedure called vertebroplasty improves pain and increases activity level among those with osteoporosis.
Expectations about pain can affect intensity
September 15, 2005
Positive thinking can be as powerful as a shot of morphine when it comes to relieving pain, says a new study.
Acupuncture for tension headache
August 1, 2005
A trial had shown that acupuncture can cut headache rates by around a half.
Parkinson's drug could be helpful in fibromyalgia
July 29, 2005
A clinical trial suggests that pramipexole could be useful in treating fibromyalgia.
Surgeons too optimistic when they predict back surgery results
June 21, 2005
Although surgeons say most patients can expect improvement after back surgery, in fact nearly half get no benefit.
Advice could be as good as physical treatment for back pain
June 20, 2005
A study suggests that education and advice from a physiotherapist may be as good as physical treatment for people who have back pain.
Surgery no better than rehab for low back pain
May 31, 2005
Intensive rehabilitation is as good as surgery for lower back pain, according to a comparison.
Acupuncture no more effective than sham treatment for migraine
May 9, 2005
A study reveals that both real and sham acupuncture can reduce migraine headache frequency by 50 per cent.
Obesity link to headache
April 21, 2005
A new study shows that chronic daily headache is more common among those who are obese.
Surgery for migraine increases work productivity
January 4, 2005
Removal of muscles that trigger a migraine can decrease the amount of sick leave people take.
Treatment for neck pain often does not work
September 8, 2003
A study finds that two treatments commonly prescribed for neck pain are not effective.
Managing back pain
September 3, 2003
Back and joint pain that slows you down might be arthritis.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug decreases muscle soreness
August 5, 2003
A cream containing the drug ketoprofen was effective for the relief of muscle soreness following exercise.
New treatment for cluster headache
May 5, 2003
Electrical stimulation of the brain provides long lasting relief for cluster headache.
Preventing monthly migraine in women
April 4, 2003
Taking frovatriptan can prevent menstruation associated migraine in women, according to a new study.
Opioids can reduce nerve pain
April 3, 2003
A new study shows that people suffering nerve pain that doesn't respond to other treatments may get relief from levophanol, a morphine-like drug.
Inhaled antibiotics work better for chronic sinusitis
January 3, 2003
People with chronic sinusitis experienced better relief when they used inhaled, rather than oral, antibiotics.
Opioids for back pain
October 4, 2002
Opioid analgesics should be considered before opting for surgery in severe chronic back pain say researchers at the Mayo Clinic.
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