information on back and neck pain http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/pipe.info?_id=oLKQD5U03RG_hoNLCB2yXQ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:21:49 -0800 http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/ http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/news/20091120/photo-of-a-loved-one-reduces-pain?src=RSS_PUBLIC A new study shows that just looking at a picture of a loved one can help reduce pain. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:12:30 -0800 http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/news/20091111/brief-training-in-pain-management-eases-pain?src=RSS_PUBLIC A mini-course in meditation may be all it takes to assist in pain management, a study shows. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:27:09 -0800 http://www.spineuniverse.com/article/spondylolisthesis-pregnancy-exercise-4749.html Pregnancy is hard on your back, especially if you have a pre-existing spinal disorder, such as spondylolisthesis. Article includes ways to improve your health before getting pregnant. Exercising abdominal muscles reduces back pain during pregnancy. spondylolisthesis-and-pregnancy Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0800 http://www.spineuniverse.com/displayarticle.php/article3911.html Listed is information about clinical trials for patients with back pain and spinal disorders. clinical-trials-for-back-pain Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0800 http://www.spineuniverse.com/displayarticle.php/article2133.html Patients who can benefit from percutaneous disc decompression or 'percutaneous discectomy' as it is called, are those with pain arising from a contained herniated disc - that is a bulging disc where there is no rupture in the outer wall. percutaneous-discectomy Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 http://www.spineuniverse.com/displayarticle.php/article788.html In many cases of chronic pain, an early and aggressive treatment plan produces the best results. A chiropractor describes a three-step approach, including spinal manipulation and exercises, to help relieve ongoing pain. three-step-program-for-chronic-low-back-pain Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 http://www.spineuniverse.com/displayarticle.php/article1830.html There are different types of medications used to treat lower back pain. During the acute phase, medications work to lessen pain and inflammation. A physician discusses many of the commonly prescribed drugs in detail, even considering the cost. medication-and-treatment-of-acute-low-back-pain Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 http://www.spineuniverse.com/displayarticle.php/article1831.html In low back pain, acetaminophen can be effectively utilized as an analgesic. It does not, however, offer patients other desirable effects against inflammation or muscle spasm. acetaminophen-in-the-treatment-of-acute-low-back-pain Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 http://www.spineuniverse.com/displayarticle.php/article1832.html In single doses, most of the NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are more effective analgesics (painkillers) than a single dose of acetaminophen or aspirin. non-steroidal-anti-inflammatory-drugs-nsaids-in-the-treatment-of-acute-low-back-pain Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 http://www.spineuniverse.com/displayarticle.php/article1836.html Colchicine has been regarded by some as the most powerful anti-inflammatory agent known to man. Learn how this medication is used to treat acute low back pain. colchicine-in-the-treatment-of-acute-low-back-pain Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 http://www.spineuniverse.com/displayarticle.php/article1843.html Anti-depressant medication has been found to alleviate the pain associated with osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, and other musculoskeletal conditions. anti-depressant-medication-used-to-treat-low-back-pain Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 http://www.spineuniverse.com/displayarticle.php/article1844.html Proper selection of pain medication and a positive response can help the patient progress through rehabilitation and avoid the development of a more chronic condition. conclusion-acute-low-back-pain-and-medication Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700 http://www.spineuniverse.com/displayarticle.php/sciatica-causes-3101.html Can you prevent sciatica? Anyone who has experienced an episode of sciatica wants to know! Understanding what can cause sciatica-related low back and leg pain is a good place to start. 6-leading-causes-of-sciatica Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:00:00 -0700 http://www.spineuniverse.com/displayarticle.php/article1689.html An alternative angle to understanding low back pain is presented through the model of Chinese medicine. acupuncture-and-traditional-chinese-medicine Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:00:00 -0700