Back Pain
Walk the walk to ease low back pain
Walking brings huge benefits for low back pain, says new research in The Lancet. In fact, adults with a history of low back pain went nearly twice as long without a recurrence if they walked regularly. Continue reading
Essential oils take on arthritis pain and stiffness – evidence review
When essential oils are applied topically – ie gently massaged into the skin – they appear to be helpful as an add-on treatment in reducing pain and stiffness in musculoskeletal disorders says new research.
Cognitive functional therapy offers fresh hope for chronic back pain
People with long-term back pain experienced dramatic reductions in pain and disability after taking part in a new treatment programme.
Injectable tissue may provide long-term relief for chronic back pain
A minimally invasive treatment that injects tissue into the spine to relieve pain associated with degenerative disc disease lowers pain and improves function over a sustained period, says research due to be presented at a conference.
Antidepressants seem to be largely ineffective for common pain conditions
Some antidepressant drugs do help in some pain conditions, but most are either ineffective or the evidence is inconclusive, despite being used for a range of pain conditions. The evidence, published by The British Medical Journal adds to mounting research that challenges the role of medicines for pain.
