There's a revolution underway in treating back pain. Methods that used to be considered fringe are moving into the mainstream, because of research showing that they can perform better than medication.

Back pain that Tylenol and ibuprofen can’t get rid of may require alternative treatment such as targeted exercises, prescription medications, or surgery. For many, back pain is an occasional annoyance ...

Year-long dataset evaluating percutaneous disc augmentation technology shows the HYDRAFIL System improved back and leg pain and disability scores exceeding clinical significance benchmarks at ...

Medications are the most frequently recommended treatment for low back pain. Research has shown that 80% of primary care patients with low back pain were prescribed at least one medication when seen ...

Chronic low back pain significantly affects quality of life for millions of people worldwide. Back pain makes it difficult to ...

Steroids help reduce inflammation that can cause severe back pain, but steroids aren’t long-term solutions. They come with a number of potential side effects and health risks. Share on Pinterest Getty ...

Back pain ranks among the most universal human experiences, affecting millions worldwide and leaving many desperate for relief. Now, a sweeping new study published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine has ...

Chronic pain affects more than 50 million Americans, yet for decades, treatment options for pain that persists in the absence ...

Researchers have conducted several research reviews into medications for back pain. They found some may be more effective than others. Back pain is a common condition with many possible causes. People ...

Michelle Torres spent three years searching for relief from debilitating back pain. She tried everything from expensive medications to physical therapy but found little lasting comfort. Then her ...

The type of back pain you have determines what treatment will be effective. If your pain has been present for a year or more, other factors besides a back injury or arthritis need to be addressed.

Interdisciplinary multimodal pain treatment is associated with modest improvements in quality of life among adults with ...