Most Back Pain Treatments Don’t Work—Here’s What Actually Helps
Low back pain is one of the most common medical complaints in the world. Globally, over 600 million people suffer from it. That means at any given moment, millions of people are searching for relief—visiting doctors,
Nine Out of 10 Treatments For Back Pain Are No Good; So, What Works?
Australian researchers have found that nine out of 10 treatments for back pain do not work as you would want. However, what works are over-the-counter painkillers like ibuprofen and aspirin, along with exercises for your back,
What Works for Low Back Pain? Not Much, a New Study Says.
Low back pain affects an estimated one in four American adults and is the leading contributor to disability globally. In most diagnosed cases, the pain is considered “nonspecific,” meaning it doesn’t have a clear cause. That’s also partly what makes it so hard to treat.
Not Much Works To Soothe Low Back Pain, Study Says
There are a ton of suggestions out there for soothing an aching lower back -- acupuncture, heat, cannabinoids, muscle relaxants, TENS electrical pulses, dry cupping, opioids, massage and more. But not much actually eases back pain,
Just 1 in 10 back pain treatments work, study says — what to do instead
Only around one in every 10 treatments were found to be effective in relieving lower back pain, according to a new study published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.
My GP fobbed me off with painkillers for back pain for 18 months – now I’ve been told I have a year to live
Gemma Phillips began experiencing severe back pain, but was repeatedly sent home with painkillers by her GP. Some 18 months ...
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Why it’s so hard to fix back pain – and what does and doesn’t work
It is one of the most common medical conditions in the world - yet we often don’t know what causes it, nor how best to treat ...
Mom of 4 Died of Accidental Overdose After Taking Painkillers for 'Significant' Back Pain: Reports
A mother of four in England died from an accidental overdose after taking painkillers for 'significant' back pain, an inquest hearing heard, per a report.
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Vertanical's cannabis-based painkiller hits target in trials
The VER-01 therapy – a cannabis extract that includes the full range of cannabinoid compounds, including low levels of THC – ...
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The legendary Painkiller is coming back, but it may not be what you expect
Your opinion of the new Painkiller will very likely depend on how much fondness you have for the original, but this new take does look intriguing.
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Best painkillers: aspirin, ibuprofen or paracetamol?
Discover which painkiller combinations work most effectively according ... But it won’t work for everyone – it’s less effective for chronic pain, for example persistent lower-back pain. If you ...