Neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain, arm pain — these can all be caused by herniated discs — if left untreated, it can become debilitating and lead to nerve damage. Now, a new procedure is helping to ...
Pain lasting longer than three to six months is known as either chronic or persistent pain. Treatment can be important in preventing a transition from acute to chronic pain. One review of 5,233 people ...
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.
Both misunderstood and mismanaged, low back pain is a huge source of suffering for many people worldwide. Here's the up-to-date knowledge on the condition and some advice on the steps people can take ...
This systematic review and network meta-analysis found that spinal cord stimulation therapies for treatment of chronic pain in back and/or lower extremities were associated with greater improvements ...
Additional testing isn’t always recommended, as it can lead to more invasive treatments. Your provider may suggest it if you’ve been experiencing back pain for longer than six weeks or if you ...