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Opioids No Better Than Over-The-Counter Pain Meds For Chronic Pain
CBS Local — A yearlong study offers rigorous new evidence against using prescription opioids for chronic pain. In patients with stubborn back aches or hip or knee arthritis, opioids worked no better than over-the-counter drugs or other nonopioids at reducing problems with walking or sleeping. They also provided slightly less pain relief.
Opioids tested included generic Vicodin, oxycodone or fentanyl patches although few patients needed the most potent opioids. Nonopioids included generic Tylenol, ibuprofen, and prescription pills for nerve or muscle pain. The study randomly assigned patients to take opioids or other ...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - March 7, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health News Addiction Chris Melore Local TV opioid crisis opioids Painkillers talkers Tylenol Source Type: news
Antibiotics May Relieve Back Pain Symptoms
WebMD Medical News
By Peter Russell
Reviewed by Farah Ahmed, MD
May 10, 2013 — Taking antibiotics could relieve symptoms of chronic lower back pain for up to 40% of people, according to a new study.
Danish researchers say they’ve found a link between many cases of back pain and infection from bacteria.
Some experts have questioned how many people are likely to benefit from this treatment. Others have cautioned that boosting antibiotic use in the face of growing resistance could be counterproductive and lead to more superbugs.
Widespread Complaint
Back pain is a common condition, affecting about 4 out of 5 pe...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - May 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: mreal197 Tags: WebMD News Source Type: news
Tufts Study: Shock Wave Therapy Could Be Answer For Rotator Cuff Injuries
BOSTON (CBS) — Shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor and rotator cuff injuries are one of the most common causes of shoulder pain.
While most cases are treated with rest, pain killers and physical therapy, a new study out of Tufts Medical Center shows shock wave therapy could be the answer for some.
The therapy involves administering sound wave pulses on the outside of the body. It has been used for years to break up “kidney stones” and now doctors in Europe are using it to treat rotator cuff tendonitis.
“We found that high energy shock wave therapy is very useful f...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - May 7, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Kckatzman Tags: Health Healthwatch Local News Seen On WBZ-TV Syndicated Local Watch Listen CBS Boston Dr. Mallika Marshall Dr. Raveendhara Bannuru Rotator Cuff Rotator Cuff Therapy Tufts Medical Source Type: news
Physical Therapy May Not Be Helpful for Osteoarthritis Physical Therapy May Not Be Helpful for Osteoarthritis
Physical therapy for patients with hip osteoarthritis was associated with mild temporary increases in pain in the hip or back that tended to resolve over time. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 28, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news
Source of Rise in Physical Therapy Self-referrals UnclearSource of Rise in Physical Therapy Self-referrals Unclear
Self-referring physicians sent more patients for services, but for fewer procedures; cost for self-referred services grew 10%, but costs for non-self-referred services grew 57%. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - June 9, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
Best Treatment for Shoulder Pain?Best Treatment for Shoulder Pain?
Physical therapy is just as effective as corticosteroid injections in alleviating pain and disability and improving quality of life, and may be less costly. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - August 6, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Spinal Stenosis: Similar Results With PT and SurgerySpinal Stenosis: Similar Results With PT and Surgery
Physical therapy or surgery provided similar improvements over the course of 2 years, a new study suggests; first-line treatment should start with a standardized PT regimen, an expert suggests. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 7, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine News Source Type: news
Tai Chi Compares to Physical Therapy for Knee OsteoarthritisTai Chi Compares to Physical Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis
Tai chi matched standard physical therapy for improvement in pain and physical function and showed superior improvement in overall health and emotional well-being. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - November 15, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news
Tai Chi May Be as Good as PT for Knee Arthritis PainTai Chi May Be as Good as PT for Knee Arthritis Pain
Tai chi and conventional physical therapy were equally good at relieving pain associated with knee osteoarthritis in a randomized trial. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 18, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news
Repetitive TMS May Improve Gait, Balance in MS-Related Ataxia Repetitive TMS May Improve Gait, Balance in MS-Related Ataxia
Combined with intensive physical therapy, rTMS over 4 weeks improved gait and balance and decreased falls in patients with ataxia compared with those who received a sham procedure.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - November 7, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Integrated Approach for Low Back Pain May Shift Standard of Care Integrated Approach for Low Back Pain May Shift Standard of Care
A 12-week rehabilitation program that offers cognitive-behavioral therapy in addition to physical therapy is proving beneficial for patients with chronic low back pain.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 2, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Physical Therapy Noninferior to Surgery for Some Meniscal Tears Physical Therapy Noninferior to Surgery for Some Meniscal Tears
A physical therapy-based conservative treatment approach was noninferior to arthroscopic repair in patients with nonobstructive meniscal tears, a study found.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - October 4, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Orthopaedics News Source Type: news
Federal Task Force Highlights Ways to Limit Opioid Exposure Federal Task Force Highlights Ways to Limit Opioid Exposure
A draft report urges a look at how reimbursement policies limit access to less addictive pain treatments. It also encourages a review of the potential benefits of physical therapies and meditation.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - December 31, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
1 In 3 Children Suffer From Back Pain, New Study Finds
BOSTON (CBS) – Back pain is a common complaint among middle-aged adults, but not something you expect to hear from your child. Yet a new survey finds that one in three kids between the ages of 10 and 18 reported backaches in the past year.
In part, because our kids are getting heavier. Kids who reported back pain tended to weigh more and had higher body mass index (BMI). But there are other factors that may play a role.
Participation in competitive sports was strongly linked to back pain, more commonly in JV and varsity athletes than younger or recreational players. Kids who use one strap to carry their backpacks repor...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - March 13, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Syndicated Local Back Pain Dr. Mallika Marshall HealthWatch Source Type: news
Older Adults With IBD Often Undertreated Older Adults With IBD Often Undertreated
The adverse effects of new biologics in older patients are not well studied, so those with IBD are often on long-term steroids. Other treatment options, such as physical therapy, also get overlooked.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 18, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
