Back Pain
Medical cannabis therapy may improve symptoms of low back pain in people with fibromyalgia
Help could be on the horizon for people with fibromyalgia who have low back pain, in the form of medical cannabis therapy, experts report in Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology. Continue reading
Pilates has a range of benefits when it comes to chronic musculoskeletal conditions says small study
A Pilates exercise programme was found to have multiple benefits for people with chronic musculoskeletal conditions such as osteoarthritis and lower back pain, a research team reports in Musculoskeletal Care. Continue reading
New study questions effectiveness of invasive procedures for chronic pain
There is “little evidence” that invasive surgery is more effective than sham or placebo procedures in reducing chronic pain says an extensive review of the evidence published in Pain Medicine. Continue reading
Tiny magnetic particles could be used to manage chronic pain
A gel-like material containing tiny magnetic particles may one day be used to manage chronic pain from disease or injury, bioengineers report in Advanced Materials. The study demonstrates the promising use of biomechanical forces that push and pull on cells to treat disease. Continue reading
New drug ixekizumab (Taltz) may reduce ankylosing spondylitis symptoms
Ixekizumab (Taltz) appears to improve the signs and symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis compared with placebo says a press release from pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly. Continue reading
