Low Back Pain: Acute or chronic pain in the lumbar or sacral regions, which may be associated with musculo-ligamentous SPRAINS AND STRAINS; INTERVERTEBRAL DISK DISPLACEMENT; and other conditions.Back Pain: Acute or chronic pain located in the posterior regions of the THORAX; LUMBOSACRAL REGION; or the adjacent regions.Pain: An unpleasant sensation induced by noxious stimuli which are detected by NERVE ENDINGS of NOCICEPTIVE NEURONS.Chronic Pain: Aching sensation that persists for more than a few months. It may or may not be associated with trauma or disease, and may persist after the initial injury has healed. Its localization, character, and timing are more vague than with acute pain.Pain Measurement: Scales, questionnaires, tests, and other methods used to assess pain severity and duration in patients or experimental animals to aid in diagnosis, therapy, and physiological studies.Back: The rear surface of an upright primate from the shoulders to the hip, or the dorsal surface of tetrapods.Pain Management: A form of therapy that employs a coordinated and interdisciplinary approach for easing the suffering and improving the quality of life of those experiencing pain.Neck Pain: Discomfort or more intense forms of pain that are localized to the cervical region. This term generally refers to pain in the posterior or lateral regions of the neck.Pain Threshold: Amount of stimulation required before the sensation of pain is experienced.Acute Pain: Intensely discomforting, distressful, or agonizing sensation associated with trauma or disease, with well-defined location, character, and timing.Lumbar Vertebrae: VERTEBRAE in the region of the lower BACK below the THORACIC VERTEBRAE and above the SACRAL VERTEBRAE.Pain, Postoperative: Pain during the period after surgery.Disability Evaluation: Determination of the degree of a physical, mental, or emotional handicap. The diagnosis is applied to legal qualification for benefits and income under disability insurance and to eligibility for Social Security and workmen's compensation benefits.Pain, Intractable: Persistent pain that is refractory to some or all forms of treatment.Back Injuries: General or unspecified injuries to the posterior part of the trunk. It includes injuries to the muscles of the back.Lumbosacral Region: Region of the back including the LUMBAR VERTEBRAE, SACRUM, and nearby structures.Pelvic Pain: Pain in the pelvic region of genital and non-genital origin and of organic or psychogenic etiology. Frequent causes of pain are distension or contraction of hollow viscera, rapid stretching of the capsule of a solid organ, chemical irritation, tissue ischemia, and neuritis secondary to inflammatory, neoplastic, or fibrotic processes in adjacent organs. (Kase, Weingold & Gershenson: Principles and Practice of Clinical Gynecology, 2d ed, pp479-508)Abdominal Pain: Sensation of discomfort, distress, or agony in the abdominal region.Chronic Disease: Diseases which have one or more of the following characteristics: they are permanent, leave residual disability, are caused by nonreversible pathological alteration, require special training of the patient for rehabilitation, or may be expected to require a long period of supervision, observation, or care. (Dictionary of Health Services Management, 2d ed)Physical Therapy Modalities: Therapeutic modalities frequently used in PHYSICAL THERAPY SPECIALTY by PHYSICAL THERAPISTS or physiotherapists to promote, maintain, or restore the physical and physiological well-being of an individual.Pain, Referred: A type of pain that is perceived in an area away from the site where the pain arises, such as facial pain caused by lesion of the VAGUS NERVE, or throat problem generating referred pain in the ear.Pain Perception: The process by which PAIN is recognized and interpreted by the brain.Chiropractic: An occupational discipline founded by D.D. Palmer in the 1890's based on the relationship of the spine to health and disease.Manipulation, Spinal: Adjustment and manipulation of the vertebral column.Sciatica: A condition characterized by pain radiating from the back into the buttock and posterior/lateral aspects of the leg. Sciatica may be a manifestation of SCIATIC NEUROPATHY; RADICULOPATHY (involving the SPINAL NERVE ROOTS; L4, L5, S1, or S2, often associated with INTERVERTEBRAL DISK DISPLACEMENT); or lesions of the CAUDA EQUINA.Intervertebral Disc Displacement: An INTERVERTEBRAL DISC in which the nucleus pulposus has protruded through surrounding fibrocartilage. This occurs most frequently in the lower lumbar region.Intervertebral Disc: Any of the 23 plates of fibrocartilage found between the bodies of adjacent VERTEBRAE.Lifting: Moving or bringing something from a lower level to a higher one. The concept encompasses biomechanic stresses resulting from work done in transferring objects from one plane to another as well as the effects of varying techniques of patient handling and transfer.Spinal DiseasesFacial Pain: Pain in the facial region including orofacial pain and craniofacial pain. Associated conditions include local inflammatory and neoplastic disorders and neuralgic syndromes involving the trigeminal, facial, and glossopharyngeal nerves. Conditions which feature recurrent or persistent facial pain as the primary manifestation of disease are referred to as FACIAL PAIN SYNDROMES.Questionnaires: Predetermined sets of questions used to collect data - clinical data, social status, occupational group, etc. The term is often applied to a self-completed survey instrument.Musculoskeletal Pain: Discomfort stemming from muscles, LIGAMENTS, tendons, and bones.Sacroiliac Joint: The immovable joint formed by the lateral surfaces of the SACRUM and ILIUM.Occupational Diseases: Diseases caused by factors involved in one's employment.Shoulder Pain: Unilateral or bilateral pain of the shoulder. It is often caused by physical activities such as work or sports participation, but may also be pathologic in origin.Exercise Therapy: A regimen or plan of physical activities designed and prescribed for specific therapeutic goals. Its purpose is to restore normal musculoskeletal function or to reduce pain caused by diseases or injuries.Treatment Outcome: Evaluation undertaken to assess the results or consequences of management and procedures used in combating disease in order to determine the efficacy, effectiveness, safety, and practicability of these interventions in individual cases or series.Zygapophyseal Joint: The joint that occurs between facets of the interior and superior articular processes of adjacent VERTEBRAE.Spine: The spinal or vertebral column.Sick Leave: An absence from work permitted because of illness or the number of days per year for which an employer agrees to pay employees who are sick. (Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary, 1981)Intervertebral Disc Degeneration: Degenerative changes in the INTERVERTEBRAL DISC due to aging or structural damage, especially to the vertebral end-plates.Analgesics: Compounds capable of relieving pain without the loss of CONSCIOUSNESS.Manipulation, Chiropractic: Procedures used by chiropractors to treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints.Posture: The position or attitude of the body.Prospective Studies: Observation of a population for a sufficient number of persons over a sufficient number of years to generate incidence or mortality rates subsequent to the selection of the study group.Absenteeism: Chronic absence from work or other duty.Acupuncture: The occupational discipline of the traditional Chinese methods of ACUPUNCTURE THERAPY for treating disease by inserting needles along specific pathways or meridians.Diskectomy: Excision, in part or whole, of an INTERVERTEBRAL DISC. The most common indication is disk displacement or herniation. In addition to standard surgical removal, it can be performed by percutaneous diskectomy (DISKECTOMY, PERCUTANEOUS) or by laparoscopic diskectomy, the former being the more common.Manipulation, Osteopathic: Musculoskeletal manipulation based on the principles of OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE developed in 1874 by Dr Andrew Taylor Still.Acupuncture Therapy: Treatment of disease by inserting needles along specific pathways or meridians. The placement varies with the disease being treated. It is sometimes used in conjunction with heat, moxibustion, acupressure, or electric stimulation.Analgesics, Opioid: Compounds with activity like OPIATE ALKALOIDS, acting at OPIOID RECEPTORS. Properties include induction of ANALGESIA or NARCOSIS.Human Engineering: The science of designing, building or equipping mechanical devices or artificial environments to the anthropometric, physiological, or psychological requirements of the people who will use them.Outcome Assessment (Health Care): Research aimed at assessing the quality and effectiveness of health care as measured by the attainment of a specified end result or outcome. Measures include parameters such as improved health, lowered morbidity or mortality, and improvement of abnormal states (such as elevated blood pressure).Spinal Stenosis: Narrowing of the spinal canal.Neuralgia: Intense or aching pain that occurs along the course or distribution of a peripheral or cranial nerve.Discitis: Inflammation of an INTERVERTEBRAL DISC or disk space which may lead to disk erosion. Until recently, discitis has been defined as a nonbacterial inflammation and has been attributed to aseptic processes (e.g., chemical reaction to an injected substance). However, recent studies provide evidence that infection may be the initial cause, but perhaps not the promoter, of most cases of discitis. Discitis has been diagnosed in patients following discography, myelography, lumbar puncture, paravertebral injection, and obstetrical epidural anesthesia. Discitis following chemonucleolysis (especially with chymopapain) is attributed to chemical reaction by some and to introduction of microorganisms by others.Injections, Epidural: The injection of drugs, most often analgesics, into the spinal canal without puncturing the dura mater.Myofascial Pain Syndromes: Muscular pain in numerous body regions that can be reproduced by pressure on TRIGGER POINTS, localized hardenings in skeletal muscle tissue. Pain is referred to a location distant from the trigger points. A prime example is the TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME.Sacrum: Five fused VERTEBRAE forming a triangle-shaped structure at the back of the PELVIS. It articulates superiorly with the LUMBAR VERTEBRAE, inferiorly with the COCCYX, and anteriorly with the ILIUM of the PELVIS. The sacrum strengthens and stabilizes the PELVIS.Follow-Up Studies: Studies in which individuals or populations are followed to assess the outcome of exposures, procedures, or effects of a characteristic, e.g., occurrence of disease.Musculoskeletal Diseases: Diseases of the muscles and their associated ligaments and other connective tissue and of the bones and cartilage viewed collectively.Massage: The systematic and methodical manipulations of body tissues best performed with the hands for the purpose of affecting the nervous and muscular systems and the general circulation.Failed Back Surgery Syndrome: A condition of persistent pain and discomfort in the BACK and the LEG following lumbar surgery, often seen in patients enrolled in pain centers.Spinal Fusion: Operative immobilization or ankylosis of two or more vertebrae by fusion of the vertebral bodies with a short bone graft or often with diskectomy or laminectomy. (From Blauvelt & Nelson, A Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology, 5th ed, p236; Dorland, 28th ed)Prevalence: The total number of cases of a given disease in a specified population at a designated time. It is differentiated from INCIDENCE, which refers to the number of new cases in the population at a given time.Manipulation, Orthopedic: The planned and carefully managed manual movement of the musculoskeletal system, extremities, and spine to produce increased motion. The term is sometimes used to denote a precise sequence of movements of a joint to determine the presence of disease or to reduce a dislocation. In the case of fractures, orthopedic manipulation can produce better position and alignment of the fracture. (From Blauvelt & Nelson, A Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology, 5th ed, p264)Thoracic Vertebrae: A group of twelve VERTEBRAE connected to the ribs that support the upper trunk region.Spondylolisthesis: Forward displacement of a superior vertebral body over the vertebral body below.Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Non-invasive method of demonstrating internal anatomy based on the principle that atomic nuclei in a strong magnetic field absorb pulses of radiofrequency energy and emit them as radiowaves which can be reconstructed into computerized images. The concept includes proton spin tomographic techniques.Spondylolysis: Deficient development or degeneration of a portion of the VERTEBRA, usually in the pars interarticularis (the bone bridge between the superior and inferior facet joints of the LUMBAR VERTEBRAE) leading to SPONDYLOLISTHESIS.Musculoskeletal Manipulations: Various manipulations of body tissues, muscles and bones by hands or equipment to improve health and circulation, relieve fatigue, promote healing.Catastrophization: Cognitive and emotional processes encompassing magnification of pain-related stimuli, feelings of helplessness, and a generally pessimistic orientation.Range of Motion, Articular: The distance and direction to which a bone joint can be extended. Range of motion is a function of the condition of the joints, muscles, and connective tissues involved. Joint flexibility can be improved through appropriate MUSCLE STRETCHING EXERCISES.Cross-Sectional Studies: Studies in which the presence or absence of disease or other health-related variables are determined in each member of the study population or in a representative sample at one particular time. This contrasts with LONGITUDINAL STUDIES which are followed over a period of time.Arthralgia: Pain in the joint.Nociceptive Pain: Dull or sharp aching pain caused by stimulated NOCICEPTORS due to tissue injury, inflammation or diseases. It can be divided into somatic or tissue pain and VISCERAL PAIN.Physical Examination: Systematic and thorough inspection of the patient for physical signs of disease or abnormality.Torso: The central part of the body to which the neck and limbs are attached.Acute Disease: Disease having a short and relatively severe course.Anesthetics, Local: Drugs that block nerve conduction when applied locally to nerve tissue in appropriate concentrations. They act on any part of the nervous system and on every type of nerve fiber. In contact with a nerve trunk, these anesthetics can cause both sensory and motor paralysis in the innervated area. Their action is completely reversible. (From Gilman AG, et. al., Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 8th ed) Nearly all local anesthetics act by reducing the tendency of voltage-dependent sodium channels to activate.Workers' Compensation: Insurance coverage providing compensation and medical benefits to individuals because of work-connected injuries or disease.Time Factors: Elements of limited time intervals, contributing to particular results or situations.Activities of Daily Living: The performance of the basic activities of self care, such as dressing, ambulation, or eating.Spinal Fractures: Broken bones in the vertebral column.Biomechanical Phenomena: The properties, processes, and behavior of biological systems under the action of mechanical forces.Severity of Illness Index: Levels within a diagnostic group which are established by various measurement criteria applied to the seriousness of a patient's disorder.Recovery of Function: A partial or complete return to the normal or proper physiologic activity of an organ or part following disease or trauma.Spinal Injuries: Injuries involving the vertebral column.Spondylarthritis: Inflammation of the joints of the SPINE, the intervertebral articulations.Nerve Block: Interruption of NEURAL CONDUCTION in peripheral nerves or nerve trunks by the injection of a local anesthetic agent (e.g., LIDOCAINE; PHENOL; BOTULINUM TOXINS) to manage or treat pain.Risk Factors: An aspect of personal behavior or lifestyle, environmental exposure, or inborn or inherited characteristic, which, on the basis of epidemiologic evidence, is known to be associated with a health-related condition considered important to prevent.Analgesia: Methods of PAIN relief that may be used with or in place of ANALGESICS.Hyperalgesia: An increased sensation of pain or discomfort produced by mimimally noxious stimuli due to damage to soft tissue containing NOCICEPTORS or injury to a peripheral nerve.Fibromyalgia: A common nonarticular rheumatic syndrome characterized by myalgia and multiple points of focal muscle tenderness to palpation (trigger points). Muscle pain is typically aggravated by inactivity or exposure to cold. This condition is often associated with general symptoms, such as sleep disturbances, fatigue, stiffness, HEADACHES, and occasionally DEPRESSION. There is significant overlap between fibromyalgia and the chronic fatigue syndrome (FATIGUE SYNDROME, CHRONIC). Fibromyalgia may arise as a primary or secondary disease process. It is most frequent in females aged 20 to 50 years. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1494-95)Physical Therapists: Persons trained in PHYSICAL THERAPY SPECIALTY to make use of PHYSICAL THERAPY MODALITIES to prevent, correct, and alleviate movement dysfunction.Acupuncture Analgesia: Analgesia produced by the insertion of ACUPUNCTURE needles at certain ACUPUNCTURE POINTS on the body. This activates small myelinated nerve fibers in the muscle which transmit impulses to the spinal cord and then activate three centers - the spinal cord, midbrain and pituitary/hypothalamus - to produce analgesia.Disabled Persons: Persons with physical or mental disabilities that affect or limit their activities of daily living and that may require special accommodations.Laminectomy: A surgical procedure that entails removing all (laminectomy) or part (laminotomy) of selected vertebral lamina to relieve pressure on the SPINAL CORD and/or SPINAL NERVE ROOTS. Vertebral lamina is the thin flattened posterior wall of vertebral arch that forms the vertebral foramen through which pass the spinal cord and nerve roots.Illness Behavior: Coordinate set of non-specific behavioral responses to non-psychiatric illness. These may include loss of APPETITE or LIBIDO; disinterest in ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING; or withdrawal from social interaction.Quality of Life: A generic concept reflecting concern with the modification and enhancement of life attributes, e.g., physical, political, moral and social environment; the overall condition of a human life.Labor Pain: Pain associated with OBSTETRIC LABOR in CHILDBIRTH. It is caused primarily by UTERINE CONTRACTION as well as pressure on the CERVIX; BLADDER; and the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. Labor pain mostly occurs in the ABDOMEN; the GROIN; and the BACK.Traction: The pull on a limb or a part thereof. Skin traction (indirect traction) is applied by using a bandage to pull on the skin and fascia where light traction is required. Skeletal traction (direct traction), however, uses pins or wires inserted through bone and is attached to weights, pulleys, and ropes. (From Blauvelt & Nelson, A Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology, 5th ed)Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation: The use of specifically placed small electrodes to deliver electrical impulses across the SKIN to relieve PAIN. It is used less frequently to produce ANESTHESIA.Injections, Spinal: Introduction of therapeutic agents into the spinal region using a needle and syringe.Referral and Consultation: The practice of sending a patient to another program or practitioner for services or advice which the referring source is not prepared to provide.Single-Blind Method: A method in which either the observer(s) or the subject(s) is kept ignorant of the group to which the subjects are assigned.Decompression, Surgical: A surgical operation for the relief of pressure in a body compartment or on a body part. (From Dorland, 28th ed)Clinical Protocols: Precise and detailed plans for the study of a medical or biomedical problem and/or plans for a regimen of therapy.Reproducibility of Results: The statistical reproducibility of measurements (often in a clinical context), including the testing of instrumentation or techniques to obtain reproducible results. The concept includes reproducibility of physiological measurements, which may be used to develop rules to assess probability or prognosis, or response to a stimulus; reproducibility of occurrence of a condition; and reproducibility of experimental results.Physical Therapy Specialty: The auxiliary health profession which makes use of PHYSICAL THERAPY MODALITIES to prevent, correct, and alleviate movement dysfunction of anatomic or physiological origin.Complex Regional Pain Syndromes: Conditions characterized by pain involving an extremity or other body region, HYPERESTHESIA, and localized autonomic dysfunction following injury to soft tissue or nerve. The pain is usually associated with ERYTHEMA; SKIN TEMPERATURE changes, abnormal sudomotor activity (i.e., changes in sweating due to altered sympathetic innervation) or edema. The degree of pain and other manifestations is out of proportion to that expected from the inciting event. Two subtypes of this condition have been described: type I; (REFLEX SYMPATHETIC DYSTROPHY) and type II; (CAUSALGIA). (From Pain 1995 Oct;63(1):127-33)Spinal Nerve Roots: Paired bundles of NERVE FIBERS entering and leaving the SPINAL CORD at each segment. The dorsal and ventral nerve roots join to form the mixed segmental spinal nerves. The dorsal roots are generally afferent, formed by the central projections of the spinal (dorsal root) ganglia sensory cells, and the ventral roots are efferent, comprising the axons of spinal motor and PREGANGLIONIC AUTONOMIC FIBERS.Spinal Curvatures: Deformities of the SPINE characterized by abnormal bending or flexure in the vertebral column. They may be bending forward (KYPHOSIS), backward (LORDOSIS), or sideway (SCOLIOSIS).Psychophysiology: The study of the physiological basis of human and animal behavior.Fear: The affective response to an actual current external danger which subsides with the elimination of the threatening condition.Work Capacity Evaluation: Assessment of physiological capacities in relation to job requirements. It is usually done by measuring certain physiological (e.g., circulatory and respiratory) variables during a gradually increasing workload until specific limitations occur with respect to those variables.Visceral Pain: Pain originating from internal organs (VISCERA) associated with autonomic phenomena (PALLOR; SWEATING; NAUSEA; and VOMITING). It often becomes a REFERRED PAIN.Primary Health Care: Care which provides integrated, accessible health care services by clinicians who are accountable for addressing a large majority of personal health care needs, developing a sustained partnership with patients, and practicing in the context of family and community. (JAMA 1995;273(3):192)Abdominal Muscles: Muscles forming the ABDOMINAL WALL including RECTUS ABDOMINIS, external and internal oblique muscles, transversus abdominis, and quadratus abdominis. (from Stedman, 25th ed)Spinal NeoplasmsWeight-Bearing: The physical state of supporting an applied load. This often refers to the weight-bearing bones or joints that support the body's weight, especially those in the spine, hip, knee, and foot.Movement: The act, process, or result of passing from one place or position to another. It differs from LOCOMOTION in that locomotion is restricted to the passing of the whole body from one place to another, while movement encompasses both locomotion but also a change of the position of the whole body or any of its parts. Movement may be used with reference to humans, vertebrate and invertebrate animals, and microorganisms. Differentiate also from MOTOR ACTIVITY, movement associated with behavior.Patient Satisfaction: The degree to which the individual regards the health care service or product or the manner in which it is delivered by the provider as useful, effective, or beneficial.Cohort Studies: Studies in which subsets of a defined population are identified. These groups may or may not be exposed to factors hypothesized to influence the probability of the occurrence of a particular disease or other outcome. Cohorts are defined populations which, as a whole, are followed in an attempt to determine distinguishing subgroup characteristics.Patient Education as Topic: The teaching or training of patients concerning their own health needs.Double-Blind Method: A method of studying a drug or procedure in which both the subjects and investigators are kept unaware of who is actually getting which specific treatment.Injections, Intra-Articular: Methods of delivering drugs into a joint space.Spondylosis: A degenerative spinal disease that can involve any part of the VERTEBRA, the INTERVERTEBRAL DISK, and the surrounding soft tissue.Spinal Canal: The cavity within the SPINAL COLUMN through which the SPINAL CORD passes.Research Design: A plan for collecting and utilizing data so that desired information can be obtained with sufficient precision or so that an hypothesis can be tested properly.Occupational Health: The promotion and maintenance of physical and mental health in the work environment.Bed Rest: Confinement of an individual to bed for therapeutic or experimental reasons.Return to Work: Resumption of normal work routine following a hiatus or period of absence due to injury, disability, or other reasons.Work: Productive or purposeful activities.Retrospective Studies: Studies used to test etiologic hypotheses in which inferences about an exposure to putative causal factors are derived from data relating to characteristics of persons under study or to events or experiences in their past. The essential feature is that some of the persons under study have the disease or outcome of interest and their characteristics are compared with those of unaffected persons.Exercise Movement Techniques: Methods or programs of physical activities which can be used to promote, maintain, or restore the physical and physiological well-being of an individual.Workload: The total amount of work to be performed by an individual, a department, or other group of workers in a period of time.Analgesics, Non-Narcotic: A subclass of analgesic agents that typically do not bind to OPIOID RECEPTORS and are not addictive. Many non-narcotic analgesics are offered as NONPRESCRIPTION DRUGS.Fluoroscopy: Production of an image when x-rays strike a fluorescent screen.Spondylitis: Inflammation of the SPINE. This includes both arthritic and non-arthritic conditions.Anesthesia, Epidural: Procedure in which an anesthetic is injected into the epidural space.Acupuncture Points: Designated locations along nerves or organ meridians for inserting acupuncture needles.Spondylitis, Ankylosing: A chronic inflammatory condition affecting the axial joints, such as the SACROILIAC JOINT and other intervertebral or costovertebral joints. It occurs predominantly in young males and is characterized by pain and stiffness of joints (ANKYLOSIS) with inflammation at tendon insertions.Paraspinal Muscles: Deep muscles in the BACK whose function is to extend and rotate the SPINE and maintain POSTURE. It consists splenius, semispinalis, multifidus, rotatores, interspinales, intertransversarii and sacrospinalis.Epidural Abscess: Circumscribed collections of suppurative material occurring in the spinal or intracranial EPIDURAL SPACE. The majority of epidural abscesses occur in the spinal canal and are associated with OSTEOMYELITIS of a vertebral body; ANALGESIA, EPIDURAL; and other conditions. Clinical manifestations include local and radicular pain, weakness, sensory loss, URINARY INCONTINENCE, and FECAL INCONTINENCE. Cranial epidural abscesses are usually associated with OSTEOMYELITIS of a cranial bone, SINUSITIS, or OTITIS MEDIA. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p710 and pp1240-1; J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 1998 Aug;65(2):209-12)Athletic Tape: Adhesive tape with the mechanical strength to resist stretching. It is applied to the skin to support, stabilize, and restrict movement to aid healing and/or prevent injuries of MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM.Headache: The symptom of PAIN in the cranial region. It may be an isolated benign occurrence or manifestation of a wide variety of HEADACHE DISORDERS.Rehabilitation, Vocational: Training of the mentally or physically disabled in work skills so they may be returned to regular employment utilizing these skills.Lidocaine: A local anesthetic and cardiac depressant used as an antiarrhythmia agent. Its actions are more intense and its effects more prolonged than those of PROCAINE but its duration of action is shorter than that of BUPIVACAINE or PRILOCAINE.Pelvis: The space or compartment surrounded by the pelvic girdle (bony pelvis). It is subdivided into the greater pelvis and LESSER PELVIS. The pelvic girdle is formed by the PELVIC BONES and SACRUM.Psychology: The science dealing with the study of mental processes and behavior in man and animals.Diskectomy, Percutaneous: Percutaneous excision of a herniated or displaced INTERVERTEBRAL DISC by posterolateral approach, always remaining outside the spinal canal. Percutaneous nucleotomy was first described by Hijikata in Japan in 1975. In 1985 Onik introduced automated percutaneous nucleotomy which consists in percutaneous aspiration of the nucleus pulposus. It is carried out under local anesthesia, thus reducing the surgical insult and requiring brief hospitalization, often performed on an outpatient basis. It appears to be a well-tolerated alternative to surgical diskectomy and chymopapain nucleolysis.Pain Clinics: Facilities providing diagnostic, therapeutic, and palliative services for patients with severe chronic pain. These may be free-standing clinics or hospital-based and serve ambulatory or inpatient populations. The approach is usually multidisciplinary. These clinics are often referred to as "acute pain services". (From Br Med Bull 1991 Jul;47(3):762-85)Logistic Models: Statistical models which describe the relationship between a qualitative dependent variable (that is, one which can take only certain discrete values, such as the presence or absence of a disease) and an independent variable. A common application is in epidemiology for estimating an individual's risk (probability of a disease) as a function of a given risk factor.Employment: The state of being engaged in an activity or service for wages or salary.Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic: Works about clinical trials that involve at least one test treatment and one control treatment, concurrent enrollment and follow-up of the test- and control-treated groups, and in which the treatments to be administered are selected by a random process, such as the use of a random-numbers table.Cumulative Trauma Disorders: Harmful and painful condition caused by overuse or overexertion of some part of the musculoskeletal system, often resulting from work-related physical activities. It is characterized by inflammation, pain, or dysfunction of the involved joints, bones, ligaments, and nerves.Complementary Therapies: Therapeutic practices which are not currently considered an integral part of conventional allopathic medical practice. They may lack biomedical explanations but as they become better researched some (PHYSICAL THERAPY MODALITIES; DIET; ACUPUNCTURE) become widely accepted whereas others (humors, radium therapy) quietly fade away, yet are important historical footnotes. Therapies are termed as Complementary when used in addition to conventional treatments and as Alternative when used instead of conventional treatment.Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal: Anti-inflammatory agents that are non-steroidal in nature. In addition to anti-inflammatory actions, they have analgesic, antipyretic, and platelet-inhibitory actions.They act by blocking the synthesis of prostaglandins by inhibiting cyclooxygenase, which converts arachidonic acid to cyclic endoperoxides, precursors of prostaglandins. Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis accounts for their analgesic, antipyretic, and platelet-inhibitory actions; other mechanisms may contribute to their anti-inflammatory effects.Physical Fitness: The ability to carry out daily tasks and perform physical activities in a highly functional state, often as a result of physical conditioning.Balneology: Therapy by various hot or warm baths in natural mineral waters, spas, or "cures". It includes not only bathing in, but also drinking the waters, but it does not include whirlpool baths (HYDROTHERAPY).Yoga: A major orthodox system of Hindu philosophy based on Sankhya (metaphysical dualism) but differing from it in being theistic and characterized by the teaching of raja-yoga as a practical method of liberating the self. It includes a system of exercises for attaining bodily or mental control and well-being with liberation of the self and union with the universal spirit. (From Webster, 3d ed)Family Practice: A medical specialty concerned with the provision of continuing, comprehensive primary health care for the entire family.Comorbidity: The presence of co-existing or additional diseases with reference to an initial diagnosis or with reference to the index condition that is the subject of study. Comorbidity may affect the ability of affected individuals to function and also their survival; it may be used as a prognostic indicator for length of hospital stay, cost factors, and outcome or survival.Health Status Indicators: The measurement of the health status for a given population using a variety of indices, including morbidity, mortality, and available health resources.Practice Guidelines as Topic: Directions or principles presenting current or future rules of policy for assisting health care practitioners in patient care decisions regarding diagnosis, therapy, or related clinical circumstances. The guidelines may be developed by government agencies at any level, institutions, professional societies, governing boards, or by the convening of expert panels. The guidelines form a basis for the evaluation of all aspects of health care and delivery.Tomography, X-Ray Computed: Tomography using x-ray transmission and a computer algorithm to reconstruct the image.Cost-Benefit Analysis: A method of comparing the cost of a program with its expected benefits in dollars (or other currency). The benefit-to-cost ratio is a measure of total return expected per unit of money spent. This analysis generally excludes consideration of factors that are not measured ultimately in economic terms. Cost effectiveness compares alternative ways to achieve a specific set of results.Analysis of Variance: A statistical technique that isolates and assesses the contributions of categorical independent variables to variation in the mean of a continuous dependent variable.Bankruptcy: The state of legal insolvency with assets taken over by judicial process so that they may be distributed among creditors.Nociceptors: Peripheral AFFERENT NEURONS which are sensitive to injuries or pain, usually caused by extreme thermal exposures, mechanical forces, or other noxious stimuli. Their cell bodies reside in the DORSAL ROOT GANGLIA. Their peripheral terminals (NERVE ENDINGS) innervate target tissues and transduce noxious stimuli via axons to the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.Workplace: Place or physical location of work or employment.Predictive Value of Tests: In screening and diagnostic tests, the probability that a person with a positive test is a true positive (i.e., has the disease), is referred to as the predictive value of a positive test; whereas, the predictive value of a negative test is the probability that the person with a negative test does not have the disease. Predictive value is related to the sensitivity and specificity of the test.Epidural Space: Space between the dura mater and the walls of the vertebral canal.AxisAge Factors: Age as a constituent element or influence contributing to the production of a result. It may be applicable to the cause or the effect of a circumstance. It is used with human or animal concepts but should be differentiated from AGING, a physiological process, and TIME FACTORS which refers only to the passage of time.Electric Stimulation Therapy: Application of electric current in treatment without the generation of perceptible heat. It includes electric stimulation of nerves or muscles, passage of current into the body, or use of interrupted current of low intensity to raise the threshold of the skin to pain.Palpation: Application of fingers with light pressure to the surface of the body to determine consistence of parts beneath in physical diagnosis; includes palpation for determining the outlines of organs.Spinal Cord Compression: Acute and chronic conditions characterized by external mechanical compression of the SPINAL CORD due to extramedullary neoplasm; EPIDURAL ABSCESS; SPINAL FRACTURES; bony deformities of the vertebral bodies; and other conditions. Clinical manifestations vary with the anatomic site of the lesion and may include localized pain, weakness, sensory loss, incontinence, and impotence.Pilot Projects: Small-scale tests of methods and procedures to be used on a larger scale if the pilot study demonstrates that these methods and procedures can work.Postural Balance: A POSTURE in which an ideal body mass distribution is achieved. Postural balance provides the body carriage stability and conditions for normal functions in stationary position or in movement, such as sitting, standing, or walking.Spinal Nerves: The 31 paired peripheral nerves formed by the union of the dorsal and ventral spinal roots from each spinal cord segment. The spinal nerve plexuses and the spinal roots are also included.Adaptation, Psychological: A state of harmony between internal needs and external demands and the processes used in achieving this condition. (From APA Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms, 8th ed)Polyradiculopathy: Disease or injury involving multiple SPINAL NERVE ROOTS. Polyradiculitis refers to inflammation of multiple spinal nerve roots.Electromyography: Recording of the changes in electric potential of muscle by means of surface or needle electrodes.Longitudinal Studies: Studies in which variables relating to an individual or group of individuals are assessed over a period of time.Statistics, Nonparametric: A class of statistical methods applicable to a large set of probability distributions used to test for correlation, location, independence, etc. In most nonparametric statistical tests, the original scores or observations are replaced by another variable containing less information. An important class of nonparametric tests employs the ordinal properties of the data. Another class of tests uses information about whether an observation is above or below some fixed value such as the median, and a third class is based on the frequency of the occurrence of runs in the data. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed, p1284; Corsini, Concise Encyclopedia of Psychology, 1987, p764-5)Military Personnel: Persons including soldiers involved with the armed forces.Back Muscles: Musculature of the BACK.Episode of Care: An interval of care by a health care facility or provider for a specific medical problem or condition. It may be continuous or it may consist of a series of intervals marked by one or more brief separations from care, and can also identify the sequence of care (e.g., emergency, inpatient, outpatient), thus serving as one measure of health care provided.Occupations: Crafts, trades, professions, or other means of earning a living.Joint DiseasesBraces: Orthopedic appliances used to support, align, or hold parts of the body in correct position. (Dorland, 28th ed)Evidence-Based Medicine: An approach of practicing medicine with the goal to improve and evaluate patient care. It requires the judicious integration of best research evidence with the patient's values to make decisions about medical care. This method is to help physicians make proper diagnosis, devise best testing plan, choose best treatment and methods of disease prevention, as well as develop guidelines for large groups of patients with the same disease. (from JAMA 296 (9), 2006)Sacrococcygeal Region: The body region between (and flanking) the SACRUM and COCCYX.Sex Factors: Maleness or femaleness as a constituent element or influence contributing to the production of a result. It may be applicable to the cause or effect of a circumstance. It is used with human or animal concepts but should be differentiated from SEX CHARACTERISTICS, anatomical or physiological manifestations of sex, and from SEX DISTRIBUTION, the number of males and females in given circumstances.Stress, Psychological: Stress wherein emotional factors predominate.Orthopedic Procedures: Procedures used to treat and correct deformities, diseases, and injuries to the MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM, its articulations, and associated structures.Steroids: A group of polycyclic compounds closely related biochemically to TERPENES. They include cholesterol, numerous hormones, precursors of certain vitamins, bile acids, alcohols (STEROLS), and certain natural drugs and poisons. Steroids have a common nucleus, a fused, reduced 17-carbon atom ring system, cyclopentanoperhydrophenanthrene. Most steroids also have two methyl groups and an aliphatic side-chain attached to the nucleus. (From Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11th ed)Nursing: The field of nursing care concerned with the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health.Spinal Cord Diseases: Pathologic conditions which feature SPINAL CORD damage or dysfunction, including disorders involving the meninges and perimeningeal spaces surrounding the spinal cord. Traumatic injuries, vascular diseases, infections, and inflammatory/autoimmune processes may affect the spinal cord.
A chiropractic service arrangement for musculoskeletal complaints in industry: a pilot study. (1/1089)
Chiropractic services are commonly used by workers with musculoskeletal problems, especially low back and neck complaints. Research into the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of this approach is, however, difficult to design without prior pilot studies. This study followed 32 workers with these complaints attending one such service and used five measures of outcome over a 6-month period. These measured pain (VAS), disability (FLP), quality of life (SF-36), perceived benefit and satisfaction with care. Additionally, sickness costs to the companies were recorded over two years encompassing the study period. Treatment utilization was also monitored. Over half the population were chronic sufferers. The effect sizes were large for pain and for seven out of eight dimensions of the SF-36 questionnaire at 6-month follow-up, although not for disability (FLP). High levels of satisfaction and perceived improvement were reported and sickness costs to the companies fell. However, the sample size in this pilot study was small and did not include controls. We would, therefore, recommend a full cost-effectiveness study incorporating a randomized trial in this area. (+info)Back care instructions in physical therapy: a trend analysis of individualized back care programs. (2/1089)
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The treatment of people with low back pain often includes giving a variety of instructions about back care. The objective of our study was to explore the content and sequence of these instructions. SUBJECTS: Our database contained information on 1,151 therapy sessions for 132 patients who were treated by 21 therapists. METHODS: Hierarchical linear modeling was used to establish trends in instructions during the course of treatment. Instructions were measured by means of a registration form. RESULTS: Pain management instructions were given at the start of treatment and then decreased in later sessions. Instructions about taking care of the back in daily activities followed the same course. Exercise instructions were introduced after the start of treatment and were spread evenly across the visits. The number of recommendations about general fitness decreased during treatment. CONCLUSION AND DISCUSSION: The majority of back care instructions were spread evenly across therapy visits. Relatively little variation in instructions among patients was seen, which may indicate a lack of individualization of the back care programs. (+info)A new gatekeeper for back pain. (3/1089)
Managed care programs have evolved in response to the escalating costs of healthcare in the United States. Expenses related to back pain represent a significant portion of these costs. Chiropractic physicians handle more back pain visits than do medical doctors and are playing an increasing role in the management of neuromusculoskeletal problems in general. Furthermore, chiropractic patients are more satisfied with their care than are patients of family physicians. A number of studies have shown chiropractic medicine to have high efficacy and cost-effectiveness. Its utilization for neuromusculoskeletal problems in the managed care setting may well offer competitive advantages. Using chiropractic physicians as gatekeepers for back pain would result in more expedient movement through the algorithmic process and facilitate treatment of the patient with acute back pain. Many medical facilities are enhancing their services by utilizing chiropractic physicians as gatekeepers for the diagnosis and treatment of neuromusculoskeletal disorders. (+info)The assessment of appropriate indications for laminectomy. (4/1089)
We have developed criteria to determine the appropriate indications for lumbar laminectomy, using the standard procedure developed at the RAND corporation and the University of California at Los Angeles (RAND-UCLA). A panel of five surgeons and four physicians individually assessed 1000 hypothetical cases of sciatica, back pain only, symptoms of spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, miscellaneous indications or the need for repeat laminectomy. For the first round each member of the panel used a scale ranging from 1 (extremely inappropriate) to 9 (extremely appropriate). After discussion and condensation of the results into three categories laminectomy was considered appropriate in 11% of the 1000 theoretical scenarios, equivocal in 26% and inappropriate in 63%. There was some variation between the six categories of malalignment, but full agreement in 64% of the hypothetical cases. We applied these criteria retrospectively to the records of 196 patients who had had surgical treatment for herniated discs in one Swiss University hospital. We found that 48% of the operations were for appropriate indications, 29% for equivocal reasons and that 23% were inappropriate. The RAND-UCLA method is a feasible, useful and coherent approach to the study of the indications for laminectomy and related procedures, providing a number of important insights. Our conclusions now require validation by carefully designed prospective clinical trials, such as those which are used for new medical techniques. (+info)Pharmacokinetics of glycosylated recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (lenograstim) in healthy male volunteers. (5/1089)
AIMS: The aim of this open, randomised, crossover, parallel-group study was to compare the pharmacokinetics and neutrophil responses of lenograstim when administered subcutaneously (s.c.) and intravenously (i.v.). METHODS: A total of 27 healthy male volunteers was recruited. Lenograstim doses (0.5, 2, 5, or 10 microg kg(-1)) were administered s.c. or i.v. once-daily for 5 days, and then, after a 10-day washout period, vice versa for a further 5 days. Lenograstim concentrations and absolute neutrophil counts (ANCs) were measured predosing and postdosing on days 1 and 5. RESULTS: Maximum serum concentrations of lenograstim were higher following i.v. dosing (mean 5.2-185.5 vs 0.7-30.0 ng ml(-1) after s.c. dosing on day 1) and attained sooner (median 0.5-0.8 vs 4.7-8.7 h on day 1). However, apparent elimination half-lives of lenograstim were longer following s.c. dosing (mean 2.3-3.3 vs 0.8-1.2 h after i.v. dosing on days 1 and 5). ANCs increased in a dose-dependent manner with both routes of lenograstim, but more prolonged rises and higher ANC peaks were attained following s.c. doses. ANCs peaked on day 6 following 5 microg kg(-1) s.c. doses (mean peak=26.3x10(9) cells l(-1)), but on day 2 after 5 microg kg(-1) i.v. doses (mean peak = 12.4 x 10(9) cells l(-1)). Irrespective of route, the most common adverse events were headaches and back/spine pain; at doses of up to 5 microg kg(-1) these were mild and generally well tolerated. CONCLUSIONS: While supporting the use of both s.c. and i.v. administered lenograstim to treat neutropenia, these results demonstrate that neutrophil responses are more sustained and prolonged with the s.c. route. (+info)Rheumatic disease and the Australian aborigine. (6/1089)
OBJECTIVE: To document the frequency and disease phenotype of various rheumatic diseases in the Australian Aborigine. METHODS: A comprehensive review was performed of the archaeological, ethnohistorical, and contemporary literature relating to rheumatic diseases in these indigenous people. RESULTS: No evidence was found to suggest that rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS), or gout occurred in Aborigines before or during the early stages of white settlement of Australia. Part of the explanation for the absence of these disorders in this indigenous group may relate to the scarcity of predisposing genetic elements, for example, shared rheumatoid epitope for RA, B27 antigen for AS. In contrast, osteoarthritis appeared to be common particularly involving the temporomandibular joint, right elbow and knees and, most probably, was related to excessive joint loading in their hunter gatherer lifestyle. Since white settlement, high frequency rates for rheumatic fever, systemic lupus erythematosus, and pyogenic arthritis have been observed and there are now scanty reports of the emergence of RA and gout in these original Australians. CONCLUSION: The occurrence and phenotype of various rheumatic disorders in Australian Aborigines is distinctive but with recent changes in diet, lifestyle, and continuing genetic admixture may be undergoing change. An examination of rheumatic diseases in Australian Aborigines and its changing phenotype may lead to a greater understanding of the aetiopathogenesis of these disorders. (+info)Back pain among persons working on small or family farms--eight Colorado counties, 1993-1996. (7/1089)
In the United States, work-related back pain often results in lost wages, reduced productivity, and increased medical costs. However, national surveillance data about these injuries, such as occupationally acquired back pain among workers on small or family farms, are limited. To characterize back pain in a farming population, researchers at Colorado State University interviewed adult farmers residing in eight northeastern Colorado counties (Larimer, Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgewick, Washington, Weld, and Yuma) during 1993-1996, using the Colorado Farm Family Health and Hazard Survey (CFFHHS). This report summarizes the findings of CFFHHS, which indicate that back pain is common among farmers and most frequently attributed to repeated activities (RAs) (e.g. lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, and reaching). (+info)Type B aortic dissection and thoracoabdominal aneurysm formation after endoluminal stent repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm. (8/1089)
Endoluminal stent graft repair of abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms is being performed in increasing numbers. The long-term benefits of this technology remain to be seen. Reports have begun to appear regarding complications of stent graft application, such as renal failure, intestinal infarction, distal embolization, and rupture. Many of these complications have been associated with a fatal outcome. We describe a case of acute, retrograde, type B aortic dissection after application of an endoluminal stent graft for an asymptomatic infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm. An extent I thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm subsequently developed and was successfully repaired. Aggressive evaluation of new back pain after such a procedure is warranted. Further analysis of the short-term complications and long-term outcome of this new technology is indicated before universal application can be recommended. (+info)
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- There is a lot of focus on pre-natal lower back pain, but clinically I treat many women in this population that experience upper back (thoracic spine) pain as well. (athletico.com)
- Also wearing supportive shoe wear without a heel can help relieve some of the back discomfort by keeping the spine more neutral and providing a good base of support. (athletico.com)
- Most back pain is due to strain, injury or posture problems affecting the ligaments or muscles of the spine. (arthritis.org)
- Also called intraspinal drug infusion therapy involves implanting a pump in the body to deliver a regular, predetermined dose of narcotic pain medicine via a tube into the painful area of the spine. (arthritis.org)
- A spine specialist can help you decide if a back operation is necessary. (arthritis.org)
- Low back pain is any pain you experience in your lumbar (lower) spine. (massgeneral.org)
- If you are experiencing low back pain and see a spine doctor about it, your doctor will take a medical history (including asking about back problems that may run in your family) and a thorough physical exam. (massgeneral.org)
- Of course, the mere thought of going to a physician for low back pain sends a shiver down the spine of many people. (medicinenet.com)
- The vast majority of people with back pain aren't candidates for surgery," says Scott D. Boden, MD, professor of orthopaedic surgery at Emory University School of Medicine and director of the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center. (medicinenet.com)
- Laird describes the pain of her herniated disc as similar to having "an ice pick shoved in the base of my spine. (webmd.com)
- Eighty percent of the population of the United States, at some point in their life, is going to have back pain ," says Ronald J. Wisneski, MD, an orthopedic surgeon, speciali st in spinal disorders and spine surgery, and associate in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pa. (webmd.com)
- An abnormal curvature of the spine can cause back pain. (webmd.com)
- Some people also may have back pain that arises from inflammation in the soft tissues in the back and not the spine itself. (arthritis.org)
- In this condition, the spine twists to one side instead of running straight up the center of the back. (arthritis.org)
- Lower back pain may be linked to the bony lumbar spine, discs between the vertebrae, ligaments around the spine and discs, spinal cord and nerves, lower back muscles, abdominal and pelvic internal organs, and the skin around the lumbar area. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Pain in the upper back may be due to disorders of the aorta, tumors in the chest, and spine inflammation . (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Problems with the spine such as osteoporosis can lead to back pain. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- If the spine curves in an unusual way, back pain can result. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Back pain most commonly affects the lower back although it can be felt anywhere along the spine. (news-medical.net)
- Being overweight or obese - These individuals have too much stress on their spine that may lead to pain. (news-medical.net)
- Middle back pain refers to pain or discomfort in the thoracic spine - the region of the back between the rib cage and the base of the neck. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Kidney problems can cause pain in the middle back, just underneath the ribcage on either side of the spine. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Your back pain could be from a curvature of the spine -- or from tired muscles. (npr.org)
- Bending your lower spine forward while arching your upper back for long periods can strain your back and neck muscles. (medlineplus.gov)
- Motions that place stress on your spine while playing tennis include overextending (arching) your back when serving, constant stopping and starting motions, and forceful twisting of your spine when taking shots. (medlineplus.gov)
- The association between lumbar spine radiographic features and low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. (medscape.com)
- Hurwitz EL, Randhawa K, Yu H, Cote P, Haldeman S. The Global Spine Care Initiative: a summary of the global burden of low back and neck pain studies. (medscape.com)
- The back muscles and spine support much of the body's weight. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- The OHSU Spine Center offers a full range of diagnostic and treatment options for back and neck pain. (ohsu.edu)
- Many causes of back and neck pain can be treated without surgery, an approach the OHSU Spine Center favors whenever possible. (ohsu.edu)
- The procedure can stabilize the spine and reduce pain. (ohsu.edu)
- The core structure of the back is the spine, which sweeps in an S-shaped curve from the base of the skull to the small of the back and provides support for the entire body. (everything2.com)
- These muscles support the spine , and they will result in increased back pain when weakened. (everything2.com)
- You need to gain strength in the lower back and stomach muscles to give better support to your spine . (everything2.com)
- Flexibility is needed to relieve the tension of impinged nerves in your spine ( sciatica is a common problem with chronic back pain). (everything2.com)
- Dr. Kaliq Chang with Atlantic Spine Center offers tips on how mattresses, pillows and sleep positions impact back pain. (prweb.com)
- Sleep is supposed to be a respite from our troubles, but sometimes the way we sleep - and the mattress and pillows we surround ourselves with - can actually contribute to troubling back pain, according to interventional pain management specialist Dr. Kaliq Chang of Atlantic Spine Center . (prweb.com)
- A 2014 study in the Asian Spine Journal indicated that nearly one-third of people with low back pain dealt with disturbed sleep from their pain. (prweb.com)
- Sleeping on the stomach, which flattens the natural curve of the spine and requires neck rotation that can trigger pain between the shoulders. (prweb.com)
- Kaliq Chang, MD, is an interventional pain management specialist board-certified in anesthesiology at Atlantic Spine Center. (prweb.com)
- This makes your back and spine stable once again and alleviates all of your pain. (prnewswire.com)
- Recently, my back has started hurting about half way down on both sides of my spine. (dailystrength.org)
- I personally have back pain in my lower back near my spine, but it is herniated discs. (dailystrength.org)
- Back pain isn't anything to play with especially when its by your spine. (dailystrength.org)
- They include the common low back strain of the muscles in the back that help to support the spine. (emoryhealthcare.org)
- Most low back pain follows injury or trauma to the back, but pain may also be caused by degenerative conditions such as arthritis or disk disease, osteoporosis or other bone diseases, viral infections, irritation to joints and disks, or congenital abnormalities in the spine. (daviddarling.info)
- The Veritas Health platform comprising of Spine-health.com , Arthritis-health.com , Sports-health.com , and Pain-health.com , provides comprehensive information on back pain, arthritis, sports injuries, and chronic pain conditions. (spine-health.com)
- Overall, the text covers almost every conceivable aspect of anatomy, pathophysiology and histopathology relevant to the structure and function of the lumbar spine required to approach professional clinical management of mechanical forms of low back pain. (chiro.org)
- The results published in Spine, show that the yoga intervention program - ℠Yoga for Healthy Lower Backs´ - is likely to be cost effective for both the UK National Health Service (NHS) and wider society. (redorbit.com)
- For pain in your neck, you may want to ask for a MRI of your neck, or a c-spine MRI. (yahoo.com)
- Low back pain at night that is not relieved by lying down may becaused by a tumor in the cauda equina (the roots of the spinal nerves controlling sensation in and movement of the legs), or a cancer that has spread to the spine from the prostate, breasts, or lungs. (faqs.org)
- This medicine decreases swelling and pressure on the larger nerves around your spine and helps relieve pain. (medlineplus.gov)
- Your doctor may recommend ESI if you have pain that spreads from the lower spine to the hips or down the leg. (medlineplus.gov)
- This pain is caused by pressure on a nerve as it leaves the spine, most often due to a bulging disk. (medlineplus.gov)
- Any condition that causes misalignment or curvature of the spine can place pressure on the nerves, leading to back pain. (arthritis.org)
- An article in the European Spine Journal reported that people with severe sciatica were more likely to have disk herniation if their leg pain became worse when coughing. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Pain in the low back can be a result of conditions affecting the bony lumbar spine, discs between the vertebrae, ligaments around the spine and discs, spinal cord and nerves, muscles of the low back, internal organs of the pelvis and abdomen, and the skin covering the lumbar area. (medicinenet.com)
- Epidural steroid injections are most commonly used in situations of radicular pain, which is a radiating pain that is transmitted away from the spine by an irritated spinal nerve. (medicinenet.com)
- Epidural injections are also used to treat nerve compression in the neck (cervical spine), referred to as cervical radiculopathy, which causes pain. (medicinenet.com)
- Important structures of the low back that can be related to symptoms in this region include the bony lumbar spine (vertebrae, singular = vertebra), discs between the vertebrae, ligaments around the spine and discs, spinal cord and nerves, muscles of the low back, internal organs of the pelvis and abdomen, and the skin covering the lumbar area. (medicinenet.com)
- Some providers recommend using a back brace to help support the spine. (medlineplus.gov)
- The new study, recently under way at the Emory Spine Center, is the first of its kind to compare two treatments for chronic low-back and leg pain: spinal cord stimulation and repeat spine surgery. (emory.edu)
- Approximately 200,000 Americans annually undergo an initial spine surgery for the treatment of low-back and leg pain, according to a 1998 survey of spine surgeons. (emory.edu)
- Fairbank J, Frost H, Wilson-Mac Donald J et al (2005) Randomised controlled trial to compare surgical stabilization of the lumbar spine with an intensive rehabilitation program for patients with chronic low-back pain: the MRC spine stabilization trial. (springer.com)
- Fritzell P, Haag O, Wessberg P et al (2001) Llumbar fusion versus non surgical treatment for chronic low-back pain: a multicenter randomized controlled trial from the sweedish lumbar spine study group. (springer.com)
- One of the more common types of back pain comes from straining the bands of muscles surrounding the spine . (webmd.com)
- Place a pillow between your knees to keep your spine in a neutral position and relieve strain on your back. (webmd.com)
- Physical therapists can teach you how to sit, stand, and move in a way that keeps your spine in proper alignment and alleviates strain on your back. (webmd.com)
- Could your pain be caused by cancer or infection in your spine? (medlineplus.gov)
- Pain occurs because of muscle or ligament strain or due to damage or injury to the spine, nerves, discs or bones. (selfgrowth.com)
- If there are persistent or progressive symptoms during or following 6 weeks of conservative management and the patient is a surgery or intervention candidate or diagnostic uncertainty remains, MRI of the lumbar spine has become the initial imaging modality of choice in evaluating complicated low back pain. (medscape.com)
- When the pain is not discovered to be down to a serious disease or an illness that causes damage to the spine, it is referred to as nonspecific lower back pain. (netdoctor.co.uk)
- The reason the pain often goes away, along with the loss of flexibility, is because of the body's ability to compensate or make allowances for the imbalances which help straighten up the pelvis and take some pressure off the spine joint, especially with an exercise program that focuses on symmetry, such as Pilates . (selfgrowth.com)
- Back pain can originate from the muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the spine. (wikipedia.org)
- The spinal cord, nerve roots, vertebral column, and muscles around the spine can all be sources of back pain. (wikipedia.org)
- The synovial joints of the spine (e.g. zygapophysial joints/facet joints) have been identified as the primary source of the pain in approximately one third of people with chronic low back pain, and in most people with neck pain following whiplash. (wikipedia.org)
- Upper back pain, also called middle back pain or thoracic back pain, is back pain that is felt in the region of the thoracic vertebrae, which are between the bottom of the neck and top of the lumbar spine. (wikipedia.org)
- Symptoms can include pain, either locally near the spine or referred along area the corresponding nerve dermatome. (wikipedia.org)
- Weakness in the legs or loss of bowel or bladder control in the presence of thoracic spine pain can indicate spinal cord compression and should be investigated. (wikipedia.org)
- Commonly intra-scapular pain is referred from the lower cervical spine. (wikipedia.org)
- Middle back pain has long been considered a "red flag" to alert healthcare professionals to the possibility of cancer (metastasis or spread to the spine). (wikipedia.org)
- citation needed] Detailed physiologic testing proving what percentage of pain in the thoracic spine is caused by disc, facet, rib or muscle are yet to be completed so the answer to the question what is causing the pain often is left unanswered. (wikipedia.org)
- In turn, strong back muscles provide better support for spine to keep the vertebrae properly aligned, which can ease the back pain and reduce the risk of chronic back pain returning. (wikipedia.org)
- Essentially, the gate control theory states that sensory fibers carry their signal faster than pain fibers, and thus make their way to the dorsal root ganglion of the spine (the gate) much faster. (wikipedia.org)
- To date, flight data related to potential back injuries have focused on spine elongation and the well-established effects of mechanical unloading on intervertebral discs. (wikipedia.org)
- On July 1, 2010, the Hospital opened the Chicago Back Institute, a comprehensive program emphasizing back and spine health and individualized treatment, with surgical intervention as a last alternative. (wikipedia.org)
- The lumbar region is sometimes referred to as the lower spine, or as an area of the back in its proximity. (wikipedia.org)
- Spinal nerve injury does not cause neck, mid back pain or low back pain, and for this reason, evidence has not shown EMG or NCS to be helpful in diagnosing causes of axial lumbar pain, thoracic pain, or cervical spine pain. (wikipedia.org)
- As for manipulation with the assistance of medication or anesthesia, a 2013 review concludes that the best evidence lacks coherence to support its use for chronic spine pain. (wikipedia.org)
- Low back pain Spine Coric, D. (2014). (wikipedia.org)
- He authored the textbook Clinical Biomechanics of the Spine and the book for patients Your Aching Back. (wikipedia.org)
- Androgens and Cardiovascular Disease, Rob D. Dickerman, University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, 1998 "Discogenic back pain", Orthopaedic Knowledge Update: Spine. (wikipedia.org)
- The test should produce pain on the same side of the spine as the leg that you are standing on. (wikipedia.org)
- Poet Charles Baudelaire contracted syphilis in 1839 and resorted to opium to help alleviate the pain of tabes dorsalis ascending his spine. (wikipedia.org)
- Signs of occulta may include a hairy patch, dimple, dark spot, or swelling on the back at the site of the gap in the spine. (wikipedia.org)
- Moreover, the method aims to elongate the spine and lessen the burden on the lower back. (wikipedia.org)
- These include various diseases of the back or spine ("dorso-"), such as kyphosis. (wikipedia.org)
- Individuals with Myelomeningocele are born with an incompletely fused spine, and therefore exposing the spinal cord through an opening in the back. (wikipedia.org)
- Other causes of low back pain include lumbar degenerative disc disease, degenerative joint disease, herniated disc , spondylolisthesis , spinal stenosis , and scoliosis . (emoryhealthcare.org)
- The lumbar region of the back, where most back pain is felt, supports the weight of the upper body. (daviddarling.info)
- PALM SPRINGS, California - A procedure that involves radiofrequency ablation of sensory nerves in the degenerated lumbar disc may give many patients with chronic low back pain significant relief. (medscape.com)
- A pragmatic prospective open-label trial randomly assigned 63 patients with discogenic lumbar back pain to IDB supplemented by conventional medical management (CMM) (n = 29) or CMM alone (n = 34). (medscape.com)
- During the physical examination, the doctor will examine the patient's back and hips to check for conditions that require surgery or emergency treatment.The examination includes several tests that involve moving the patient's legsin specific positions to test for nerve root irritation or disk herniation.The flexibility of the lumbar vertebrae may be measured to rule out ankylosing spondylitis. (faqs.org)
- Functions of the low back, or lumbar area, include structural support, movement, and protection of certain body tissues. (medicinenet.com)
- Irritation of a spinal nerve in the low back (lumbar radiculopathy) causes pain that goes down the leg. (medicinenet.com)
- The nerves that provide sensation and stimulate the muscles of the low back as well as the lower extremities (the thighs, legs, feet , and toes) all exit the lumbar spinal column through bony portals, each of which is called a 'foramen. (medicinenet.com)
- Correlation with pain reproduction on lumbar discography. (springer.com)
- Brox JI, Sorensen R, Friis A et al (2003) Randomized control trial of lumbar instrumented fusion and cognitive intervention and exercises in patients with chronic low-back pain and disc degeneration. (springer.com)
- Savage stated that 47% of those who had experienced low back pain had normal lumbar spines. (apta.org)
- Nachemson (21) observed that 'Even though in elective, carefully selected lumbar disc surgery, 90% of the patients will enjoy the relief of leg pain, as many as 60-70% may continue to have some low back pain. (apta.org)
- It is divided into neck pain (cervical), middle back pain (thoracic), lower back pain (lumbar) or coccydynia (tailbone or sacral pain) based on the segment affected. (wikipedia.org)
- The lumbar area is the most common area for pain, as it supports most of the weight in the upper body. (wikipedia.org)
- The straight leg raise, also called Lasègue's sign, Lasègue test or Lazarević's sign, is a test done during the physical examination to determine whether a patient with low back pain has an underlying herniated disk, often located at L5 (fifth lumbar spinal nerve). (wikipedia.org)
- In human anatomy the five vertebrae in the lumbar region of the back are the largest and strongest in the movable part of the spinal column, and can be distinguished by the absence of a foramen in the transverse process, and by the absence of facets on the sides of the body. (wikipedia.org)
- Back belts Car seat and lumbar support Lumbar hyperlordosis Lumbar puncture Lumbar vertebrae Loin (also called lumbus) Lumbago Watson, Stephanie. (wikipedia.org)
- Back pain Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion Lumbar disc herniation Degenerative disc disease Failed back surgery Percutaneous discectomy List of surgeries by type Schoenfeld, A. J. (wikipedia.org)
- With the possible exception of cogwheel rigidity, these are best understood as neuroanatomical maladaptations to long-continued pain and, as Waddell and colleagues have stressed, do not indicate faking or malingering but rather that there are psychosocial issues that mitigate against successfully treating low back pain by lumbar discectomy, and which in themselves require other treatment. (wikipedia.org)
- Pressure on the nerves as they exit the spinal cord (radiculopathy) causes pain in the area where the nerves originated (leg for lumbar pathology, arm for cervical pathology). (wikipedia.org)
- Lumbar hyperlordosis is commonly called hollow back or saddle back (after a similar condition that affects some horses). (wikipedia.org)
- Lumbar hyperlordosis is a condition that occurs when the lumbar region (lower back) experiences stress or extra weight and is arched to point of muscle pain or spasms. (wikipedia.org)
- Lumbar hyperlordosis is a common postural position where the natural curve of the lumbar region of the back is slightly or dramatically accentuated. (wikipedia.org)
- Common causes of lumbar hyperlordosis include tight low back muscles, excessive visceral fat, and pregnancy. (wikipedia.org)
- The most obvious signs of lumbar hyperlordosis is lower back pain in dancing and pedestrian activities as well as having the appearance of a swayed back. (wikipedia.org)
- Possible causes that lead to the condition of Lumbar hyperlordosis are the following: Spines - Natural factors of how spines are formed greatly increase certain individuals' likelihood to experience a strain or sprain in their back or neck. (wikipedia.org)
- While upper back pain during preg nanc y is common there are some steps that you can take to prevent this from occurring and relieve symptoms when they do occur. (athletico.com)
- If you do experience upper back pain during pregnancy you can use ice, heat, or massage to relieve symptoms. (athletico.com)
- They are most helpful if your doctor suspects that your back pain is caused by arthritis, infection, inflammation or a tumor, or if symptoms are severe. (arthritis.org)
- In the case of a pinched nerve, the pain may be accompanied by symptoms like fever, chills, night sweats, or loss of bladder control. (webmd.com)
- Muscle aches, stabbing or shooting pain, limited mobility, and limited flexibility are all potential symptoms of this trauma. (selfgrowth.com)
- This finding was the basis of a study of more than 200,000 records from the Veterans Health Administration that demonstrated a link between menopause symptoms and chronic pain. (news-medical.net)
- Spinal curvature often results in more back pain, leg pain and other symptoms for adults than teens because adults also can have degeneration in the discs between vertebrae, and spinal stenosis -- a narrowing of the opening for the spinal nerves. (news-medical.net)
- You may feel a variety of symptoms if you have hurt your back. (medlineplus.gov)
- This will help relieve your symptoms and reduce any swelling in the area of the pain. (medlineplus.gov)
- Symptoms include pain and stiffness in the back. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Symptoms include intense pain that gets worse with movement. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- A herniated disk in the middle back does not always cause symptoms, but it may result in pain, tingling, or numbness. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- This can help diagnose the cause of arm or leg pain, numbness or other symptoms. (ohsu.edu)
- This drug is often given along with over-the-counter pain relievers to relieve the symptoms of back pain or muscle spasm. (medlineplus.gov)
- Hurting all the time is no fun, especially when the doctor seems to dismiss my pain and symptoms so easily. (medhelp.org)
- In the meantime I hope you are receiving medications to manage your obvious pain and symptoms. (medhelp.org)
- i have just been diagnosed with this two days ago one of my symptoms was occasional low back pain which i associated with the constandt diahorea ive had for past 4 months and overuse of my bowels. (healingwell.com)
- Symptoms may range from muscle ache to shooting or stabbing pain, limited flexibility and/or range of motion, or an inability to stand straight. (daviddarling.info)
- It is a fact that no one condition reflects sciatica and it would be prudent to refer to it as a generic medical term encompassing lots of symptoms that taken together describe a lower back pain that a patient suffers from. (yahoo.com)
- Even patients who have chronic pain , their symptoms tend to wax and wane and fluctuate. (medicinenet.com)
- They seek care when their symptoms are worst, and very often they drift back to their average level of pain, which looks like improvement. (medicinenet.com)
- As to what specific questions to ask your doctor, you might begin with what is causing your symptoms of lower back and leg pain . (medicinenet.com)
- Counseling could help you learn to live with chronic pain better as well as deal with symptoms of depression because of it. (webmd.com)
- What are the symptoms of low back pain? (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- These are the most common symptoms of low back pain. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- The symptoms of low back pain may look like other conditions or medical problems. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- Working with member volunteers, APTA also developed Low Back Pain: Prevention and Management , an e-book that broadly examines the types, causes, and symptoms of low back pain and when to seek medical advice. (apta.org)
- Beside the pain which is hard to deal with I get really sick flue like symptoms every 15 days. (medhelp.org)
- The exact symptoms associated with middle back pain will depend upon the underlying cause. (wikipedia.org)
- The symptoms of low back pain usually improve within a few weeks from the time they start, with 40-90% of people completely better by six weeks. (wikipedia.org)
- The description of the symptoms may range from tenderness at a particular point to diffuse pain. (wikipedia.org)
- In addition, a majority of those with chronic low back pain show symptoms of depression or anxiety. (wikipedia.org)
- and treats distressing symptoms such as pain to relieve suffering during treatment and healing. (wikipedia.org)
- The most common symptoms of RLP are: Sudden pain in the lower abdomen, usually in the right side of the pelvic area that can extend to the groin. (wikipedia.org)
- The symptoms are pain in the hip region on walking, and tenderness over the upper part of the femur, which may result in the inability to lie in comfort on the affected side. (wikipedia.org)
- The type, severity, duration, and associated symptoms of chest pain can help guide diagnosis and further treatment. (wikipedia.org)
- citation needed] Gabapentin may reduce symptoms associated with neuropathic pain or fibromyalgia in some people. (wikipedia.org)
- Common symptoms include shortness of breath, swelling of the face and neck, dilation of veins in the neck and chest, and chest wall pain. (wikipedia.org)
- Back pain and headache - often severe and possibly associated with nausea, vomiting, neck rigidity and pain or discomfort in the eyes due to light exposure (photophobia) - are frequently the first symptoms of meningeal carcinomatosis. (wikipedia.org)
- These conditions and symptoms may be from previous back injury, but the evidence of IVD injuries raises the concern[by whom? (wikipedia.org)
- This can lead to additional loss of movement, feeling or the onset of pain or autonomic symptoms. (wikipedia.org)
- Symptoms of tennis elbow include the slow pain which occurs around the elbow. (wikipedia.org)
- Avicenna excelled in the logical assessment of conditions and comparison of symptoms and took special note of analgesics and their proper use as well as other methods of relieving pain, including massage. (wikipedia.org)
- For the treatment of chronic pain or palliation of symptoms in terminal care, usually in the short- or medium-term. (wikipedia.org)
- 0 to 20: Minimal disability 21-40: Moderate Disability 41-60: Severe Disability 61-80: Crippling back pain 81-100: These patients are either bed-bound or have an exaggeration of their symptoms. (wikipedia.org)
- Compression fractures which develop gradually, such as in osteoporosis, may initially not cause any symptoms, but will later often lead to back pain and loss of height. (wikipedia.org)
- Cyclobenzaprine has also shown effectiveness in the treatment of fibromyalgia symptoms, with a reported number needed to treat of 4.8 (meaning that 1 patient out of every 4.8 benefits from treatment) for pain reduction, but no change in fatigue or tender points. (wikipedia.org)
- Symptoms associated with scoliosis can include: Pain in back, shoulders, and neck and buttock pain nearest bottom of the back Respiratory and/or cardiac problems in severe cases Constipation due to curvature causing "tightening" of stomach, intestines, etc. (wikipedia.org)
- It may be used to alleviate symptoms such as muscle spasms, pain, and hyperreflexia. (wikipedia.org)
- The signs and symptoms of a ruptured AAA may include severe pain in the lower back, flank, abdomen or groin. (wikipedia.org)
- Symptoms include lower back pain, bladder disturbances, bowel dysfunction, and anesthesia or paresthesia between the thighs. (wikipedia.org)
- Other symptoms, excluding back pains, are loss of muscle function, loss of bowel or bladder function, pain in the legs, scoliosis, or even unusual sensations in the legs. (wikipedia.org)
- Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve from your back down your buttock and leg. (healthfinder.gov)
- Learn about the treatments and self-care measures that help to ease pain associated with sciatica. (healthfinder.gov)
- I've been dealing with lower back pain and sciatica for 10 weeks now. (aruba.com)
- The extreme sciatica pain I endured when I went on my cruise to Alaska is gone thank god. (aruba.com)
- Dr. Jeff, a Chicago based chiropractor and founder of the Illinois Back Institute, faced years of research to put an end to his own excruciating back pain (which stemmed from a frivolous college stunt in 1988), and has helped thousands of people avoid spinal surgery and live pain free by reversing the effects of Sciatica, Stenosis, herniated discs, bulging discs and degenerative disc disease. (prnewswire.com)
- The pain radiating from your back injury down your leg(s) is called sciatica. (yahoo.com)
- I don't necessarily believe that chiropractors can cure things like diabetes but they can definitely relieve some types of back pain especially if a pinched nerve is involved which is usually the cause of sciatica. (yahoo.com)
- When someone complains of severe back pain that passes down to legs through his buttocks, even down to his feet and toes, doctors suspect him to be suffering from sciatica. (yahoo.com)
- Often sciatica presents itself as numbness or a tingling sensation that may not be anything like the severe pain commonly associated with sciatica. (yahoo.com)
- Low back pain is often accompanied by sciatica, which is pain that involves the sciatic nerve and is felt in the lower back, the buttocks, and the backs of the thighs. (faqs.org)
- Sciatica is an example of radicular pain. (faqs.org)
- Sciatica is pain that results from the irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Back pain and sciatica are common health complaints. (medlineplus.gov)
- Over the years there have been many programs designed with the aim of fixing back pain and sciatica, but those of you who have tried them will surely agree that none have been successful at providing a permanent solution for your chronic back pain , to the point where you can stop doing the exercises and the pain will stay away. (selfgrowth.com)
- such as with the self treatment program I have developed for sciatica and back pain sufferers. (selfgrowth.com)
- Pain radiating down the legs (known as sciatica) may be present. (wikipedia.org)
- pain in the buttock, called posterior or gluteal hip pain, which is the least common type of hip pain, is most often caused by sacroiliac joint dysfunction as well as sciatica (whether from a hemorrhaged spinal disk or a tense piriformis muscle). (wikipedia.org)
- This is why a disorder of the low back that affects a nerve root, such as a spinal disc herniation, can cause pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve (sciatica) down into the foot. (wikipedia.org)
- The resulting leg pain can be severe, resembling sciatica or a slipped disc. (wikipedia.org)
- Gokhale started searching for a method to cope with her own back pain, including sciatica and spinal disc herniation which began with her first pregnancy. (wikipedia.org)
- Medical treatments include over-the-counter and prescription analgesics or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines to help relieve pain. (arthritis.org)
- The handout describes causes, diagnosis, and treatments for back pain, and and what you can do to prevent it. (healthfinder.gov)
- This fact sheet discusses prevention strategies and treatments for back pain. (healthfinder.gov)
- For genuine relief from chronic low back pain, you may have to try a combination of treatments. (healthcentral.com)
- Americans spend around $50 billion per year on treatments due to back pain - and often these treatments offer only temporary relief, if any at all. (selfgrowth.com)
- Treatments that target the cortical-limbic brain circuit, then, can be critical to controlling chronic pain. (selfgrowth.com)
- Some of the most common treatments for back pain - ice and heat, rest, and medications can be effective for acute pain conditions. (selfgrowth.com)
- Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Chiropractor Dr. J G Moellendorf, DC, ND, LCP discusses recent research into the costs and effectiveness of various treatments for back pain. (prweb.com)
- If your pain does not improve with medicine, physical therapy, and other treatments, your provider may recommend an epidural injection . (medlineplus.gov)
- A physical therapist can offer treatments and exercise programs to treat back and leg pain. (ohsu.edu)
- This preliminary study showed that acupuncture can reduce low back pain and disability in just a few simple treatments. (webmd.com)
- There are many other interventions of medications and treatments with good results for long term back pain that does not include narcotics. (medlineplus.gov)
- Opioids compared with placebo or other treatments for chronic low-back pain: an update of the Cochrane Review. (medlineplus.gov)
- ESI is used only when your pain has not improved with medicines, physical therapy, or other nonsurgical treatments. (medlineplus.gov)
- You will need to continue back exercises and other treatments. (medlineplus.gov)
- Noninvasive treatments for low back pain. (medlineplus.gov)
- But for ongoing back pain, doctors will try other treatments first. (webmd.com)
- Research is being conducted on certain treatments that stimulate nerves to reduce chronic back pain. (webmd.com)
- In most cases, patients get relief from back pain with these treatments. (selfgrowth.com)
- I finished my carbo/taxol treatments in August, but I am still having pain under my ribs and in my back. (medhelp.org)
- Maintaining good posture when walking, standing, and sitting in addition to standard medical treatments (and alternative therapies such as chiropractic manipulations) is likely to address the roots of many back pain problems. (wikipedia.org)
- Pain can have many causes and there are many possible treatments for it. (wikipedia.org)
- Health care providers and patients may have difficulty communicating with each other about how pain responds to treatments. (wikipedia.org)
- Some treatments for pain can be harmful if overused. (wikipedia.org)
- Psychological treatments including cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy may be effective for improving quality of life in those with chronic pain. (wikipedia.org)
- SOCRATES (pain assessment) Pain management in children "Pain: current understanding of assessment, management and treatments" (PDF). (wikipedia.org)
- Genital pain and pelvic pain can arise from a variety of conditions, crimes, trauma, medical treatments, physical diseases, mental illness and infections. (wikipedia.org)
- The Back Pain Recognition Program aims to reduce the number of superfluous tests and procedures and increase the adoption of treatments that are proven to work. (wikipedia.org)
- To date, most pathophysiologic research and thus surgical treatments have been focused on the disc as a pain generator. (wikipedia.org)
- While nonsurgical treatments are effective for some, others have found that surgery for the dysfunctional sacroiliac joint is the only method to relieve pain. (wikipedia.org)
- Current diagnostic criteria (not standard but generally accepted) include at least 6 months of chronic pain, failure of previous treatments, disability from daily activities, and a diagnostic injection. (wikipedia.org)
- For example, it is possible through psychosurgery and some drug treatments, or by suggestion (as in hypnosis and placebo), to reduce or eliminate the unpleasantness of pain without affecting its intensity. (wikipedia.org)
- When a nerve root is compressed or inflamed, it can cause pain in the back and leg. (arthritis.org)
- This procedure uses a heated needle to burn and disable the nerve responsible for the pain. (arthritis.org)
- Although the nerve usually grows back, allowing pain to return, this can take several months to a year. (arthritis.org)
- This is a nerve test used to determine whether the electrical activity of the nerves has been disrupted as a result of problems in the back. (arthritis.org)
- Worsening leg pain with coughing, sneezing, or straining may be a sign of disc damage and nerve compression. (healthcentral.com)
- A herniated disc in the lower back can put pressure on the nerve that extends down the spinal column. (webmd.com)
- Less commonly, low back pain can be a sign of a serious medical condition, such as diabetes or a pinched nerve. (webmd.com)
- Others may experience back pain because the sciatic nerve - which runs through the buttocks - is inflamed causing hip and back pain. (arthritis.org)
- If the disk ruptures there will be more pressure on a nerve, resulting in back pain. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- A sharp and shooting pain travels through the buttock and down the back of the leg, caused by a bulging or herniated disk pressing on a nerve. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- The researchers excluded anyone with potential spinal disease, a previous spinal surgery, nerve root pain in the leg, alcohol abuse, a history of psychosis, unable to walk 100m, or who had previous experience in the Alexander technique. (www.nhs.uk)
- It is a problem associated with the sciatic nerve which is a large nerve start from the lower back and stretches to both the back of both the legs. (selfgrowth.com)
- When some pressure is applied to this nerve pain occurs in lower back spread out to the legs. (selfgrowth.com)
- In most cases the pain is not caused by serious damage or disease but by sprains, minor strains, minor injuries or an irritated nerve ending. (news-medical.net)
- I've had two nerve blocks and two back surgeries at L3-L4. (aruba.com)
- When the curvature puts pressure on a specific nerve root or a specific nerve and leads to leg pain, you might want to consider a surgical procedure. (npr.org)
- Spinal surgery is considered only if you have nerve damage or the cause of the back pain does not heal after a long time. (medlineplus.gov)
- They work best for pain that is caused by nerve damage. (medlineplus.gov)
- A single area of pain usually means something more specific like a pulled muscle or a pinched nerve. (parents.com)
- My lower back hurts from time to time and I have nerve pain also in the lower part. (dailystrength.org)
- Because the bones of the spinal column continue growing long after the spinal cord reaches its full length in early childhood, the nerve roots to the lower back and legs extend many inches down the spinal column before exiting. (daviddarling.info)
- When these nerve roots become compressed or irritated, back pain results. (daviddarling.info)
- Low back pain may reflect nerve or muscle irritation or bone lesions. (daviddarling.info)
- Pain accompanied by fever or loss of bowel or bladder control, pain when coughing, and progressive weakness in the legs may indicate a pinched nerve or other serious condition. (daviddarling.info)
- The pain is caused by irritation of a nerve root. (faqs.org)
- Low back pain that radiates down the leg usually indicates involvement of thesciatic nerve. (faqs.org)
- Is it mechanical, nerve or centralized pain? (arthritis.org)
- Sometimes, a herniated disk presses on the nerve roots that make up the sciatic nerve in the lower back and legs. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Freemont A, Peack TE, Goupille P et al (1997) Nerve ingrowth into diseased intervertebral disc in chronic back pain. (springer.com)
- Classic nerve root syndrome is characterized by radicular pain arising from nerve root impingement due to herniated discs . (medscape.com)
- The theory suggests that it is possible to stop the pain signals or 'close the gate' by activating nerve fibres. (netdoctor.co.uk)
- The SCS stimulates the pain-stopping nerve fibres, replacing pain with a pleasant tingling sensation. (netdoctor.co.uk)
- Transferred nerve pain down leg. (wikipedia.org)
- Nociceptive pain is caused by stimulation of sensory nerve fibers that respond to stimuli approaching or exceeding harmful intensity (nociceptors), and may be classified according to the mode of noxious stimulation. (wikipedia.org)
- Neck pain may come from any of the structures in the neck including: vascular, nerve, airway, digestive, and musculature / skeletal or be referred from other areas of the body. (wikipedia.org)
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation has been found to be ineffective for lower back pain, however, it might help with diabetic neuropathy. (wikipedia.org)
- In addition it may generate nonnociceptive nerve fibers to respond to pain signals. (wikipedia.org)
- Nonnociceptive nerve fibers may also be able to generate and transmit pain signals. (wikipedia.org)
- The type of nerve fibers that are believed to propagate the pain signals are the C-fibers, since they have a slow conductivity and give rise to a painful sensation that persists over a long time. (wikipedia.org)
- Cancer pain can be caused by pressure on, or chemical stimulation of, specialised pain-signalling nerve endings called nociceptors (nociceptive pain), or by damage or illness affecting nerve fibers themselves (neuropathic pain). (wikipedia.org)
- Compression of the long tracts of the cord itself produces funicular pain and compression of a spinal nerve root (fig. 5) produces radicular pain. (wikipedia.org)
- Convergent projection proposes that afferent nerve fibers from tissues converge onto the same spinal neuron, and explains why referred pain is believed to be segmented in much the same way as the spinal cord. (wikipedia.org)
- The sciatic nerve runs through the back of each leg and into the feet. (wikipedia.org)
- Nerve conduction studies along with needle electromyography measure nerve and muscle function, and may be indicated when there is pain in the limbs, weakness from spinal nerve compression, or concern about some other neurologic injury or disorder. (wikipedia.org)
- This is not a reflex, per se, in that the action potential travels from the site of the stimulating electrode in the limb to the spinal cord's ventral horn and back to the limb in the same nerve that was stimulated. (wikipedia.org)
- The injection can result in a loss of sensation-including the sensation of pain-by blocking the transmission of signals through nerve fibres in or near the spinal cord. (wikipedia.org)
- The locations chosen are specific dermatomes in the back - regions served by a particular nerve root - along with what Marlowe describes as associated "referred tender points" in the ear. (wikipedia.org)
- This may lead to compression of the nerve root of the spinal cord and result in pain of the lower back and lower extremities. (wikipedia.org)
- Pain in cancer can be produced by mechanical (e.g. pinching) or chemical (e.g. inflammation) stimulation of specialized pain-signalling nerve endings found in most parts of the body (called nociceptive pain), or it may be caused by diseased, damaged or compressed nerves, in which case it is called neuropathic pain. (wikipedia.org)
- Based on the information in the nerve impulses, the brain is able to identify the location and intensity of the pain and what kind of reaction it warrants. (wikipedia.org)
- A: Musculoskeletal pain is common during pregnancy . (parents.com)
- Low back pain is a common musculoskeletal symptom that may be either acute orchronic. (faqs.org)
- Most cases of back pain are related to issues in human musculoskeletal system and are not related to severe diseases. (wikipedia.org)
- Back pain itself is not considered a diagnosis, but rather a symptom of underlying (in most cases musculoskeletal) problems. (wikipedia.org)
- Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain. (wikipedia.org)
- TENS is indicated for any chronic musculoskeletal condition under the gate control theory of pain. (wikipedia.org)
- Chronic cancer pain: defined as cancer or treatment related visceral, musculoskeletal, or bony pain. (wikipedia.org)
- Greater trochanteric pain syndrome can remain incorrectly diagnosed for years, because it shares the same pattern of pain with many other musculoskeletal conditions. (wikipedia.org)
- Patients with chronic musculoskeletal pains have enlarged referred pain areas to experimental stimuli. (wikipedia.org)
- vague] The proximal spread of referred muscle pain is seen in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain and very seldom is it seen in healthy individuals. (wikipedia.org)
- The Councils bring together clinical segments of the membership in communities: Central Nervous System Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal Medicine, Medical Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine/Neuromuscular Medicine, and Pediatric Rehabilitation/Developmental Disabilities. (wikipedia.org)
- Cyclobenzaprine, sold under the brand name Flexeril among others, is a muscle relaxer medication used to relieve skeletal muscle spasms and associated pain in acute musculoskeletal conditions. (wikipedia.org)
- In a study on the treatment of musculoskeletal pain treatment with cyclobenzaprine alone or in combination with ibuprofen, no significant differences in pain scores were noted among the three treatment groups. (wikipedia.org)
- At the FSN clinic for pain medicine, FSN is used as the sole means to treat musculoskeletal disorders and some chronic benign visceral disorders. (wikipedia.org)
- Spasmolytics, also known as "centrally acting" muscle relaxants, are used to alleviate musculoskeletal pain and spasms and to reduce spasticity in a variety of neurological conditions. (wikipedia.org)
- Steroids typically are injected directly into the epidural space - the area between the dura mater and the vertebrae - to deliver pain-relieving medication directly to the site of inflammation. (arthritis.org)
- These may be used to relieve low back pain that results from inflammation or damage within the sacroiliac joint. (arthritis.org)
- Analgesics are drugs that relieve pain, but not inflammation. (arthritis.org)
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen, help reduce inflammation and relieve pain. (arthritis.org)
- When inflammation lingers day after day, week after week, the resulting pain can move your limbic system from that initial emotional reaction to a state of constant emotional suffering. (selfgrowth.com)
- Applying an ice pack wrapped in a towel directly to the back can reduce inflammation . (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Doctors can prescribe medications to reduce pain and inflammation. (ohsu.edu)
- The results are as widespread as inflammation, back pain, hip pain, genital pain and refusal to allow normal meeting of sperm and egg and or implantation thereof. (dailystrength.org)
- Anti-inflammatory drugs can be helpful for both pain and inflammation. (emoryhealthcare.org)
- The pain is perceived in the lower back but is caused by inflammation elsewhere--often in the kidneys or lower abdomen. (faqs.org)
- Discover how inflammation fuels pain. (arthritis.org)
- Regular applications of ice to the painful areas on your back may help reduce pain and inflammation from an injury. (webmd.com)
- During this initial phase, the physiatrist (a doctor who specializes in rehabilitation medicine) and treatment team develop a plan to reduce the initial low back pain and source of inflammation. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- Once the initial pain and inflammation are better managed, the rehab team focuses on helping you return to normal daily activities while starting a specialized exercise program to regain flexibility and strength. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- Visceral structures are highly sensitive to stretch, ischemia and inflammation, but relatively insensitive to other stimuli that normally evoke pain in other structures, such as burning and cutting. (wikipedia.org)
- Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS), also known as trochanteric bursitis, is inflammation of the trochanteric bursa, a part of the hip. (wikipedia.org)
- A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug may relieve pain and reduce the inflammation. (wikipedia.org)
- Theories behind the disease include stress-driven hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis dysfunction and adrenocortical hormone (endocrine) abnormalities, neurogenic inflammation, and myofascial pain syndrome. (wikipedia.org)
- Dorsal root ganglion inflammation Small-cell lung cancer and, less often, cancer of the breast, colon or ovary may produce inflammation of the dorsal root ganglia (fig. 5), precipitating burning, tingling pain in the extremities, with occasional "lightning" or lancinating pains. (wikipedia.org)
- Inflammation and bleeding are triggered when muscle strain occur which resulted in redness, pain and swelling. (wikipedia.org)
- Staying in bed all day can actually make your back feel worse. (breastcancer.org)
- She may ask you to move, bend and change position to see if a particular activity or position makes your pain worse. (arthritis.org)
- If the back pain is accompanied by any one of a fever, unexplained weight loss, swelling in the back, chest pain, leg pain, loss of bladder or bowel control, inability to pass urine, or pain that is worse at night, then medical help should be sought immediately. (news-medical.net)
- There's not much worse than back pain as it limits you so. (aruba.com)
- I laid down to sleep, and got to sleep for maybe an hour, before the pain got worse and made it impossible for me to sleep. (yahoo.com)
- Back pain and sleep problems can be a chicken-egg situation, Dr. Chang says, since existing back pain can make it harder to sleep and certain sleep positions and products can ease back pain or make it worse. (prweb.com)
- The pain is made worse by sitting or lying down and improves when the patient gets up. (faqs.org)
- When beginning an initial workup of the patient's history, the doctor will ask the patient specific questions about the location of the pain, its characteristics, its onset, and the body positions or activities that make it betteror worse. (faqs.org)
- Your pain may become worse for 2 to 3 days after the injection before it begins to improve. (medlineplus.gov)
- This position can put stress on the lower back and may displace the vertebrae, or spinal bones, making lower back pain worse. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- In a small new study, the approach appeared to be safe -- and none of the patients reported that their pain got worse after the procedure. (medicinenet.com)
- First, make a list of what makes your back pain better and what makes it worse. (medlineplus.gov)
- If your back pain is worse at work, talk to your boss. (medlineplus.gov)
- If your back pain is worse at work, it may be that your work station is not set up correctly. (medlineplus.gov)
- It can be a vicious cycle because when you don't get enough sleep, your back pain may feel worse. (webmd.com)
- It can make back pain worse and lead to other complications. (webmd.com)
- If the pain does not get better or becomes worse, your doctor will likely order one. (medlineplus.gov)
- Chronic low back pain lasts for more than 3 months and often gets worse. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- Constant pain that continues to get worse or pain that radiates to the leg is a strong indicator that you should seek the advice of back pain management specialists. (selfgrowth.com)
- Those people who are constantly bothered by their pain without respite are often unable to begin an exercise program without making their back pain worse and if they do start the pain is usually enough of a reason for them not to continue. (selfgrowth.com)
- One study found that among patients with back pain, severity is worse if spina bifida occulta is present. (wikipedia.org)
- Back pain is the most common symptom and it can be a problem if the pain is severe, has a time frame that lasts longer than it would for a normal injury, and becomes worse while laying down or at rest. (wikipedia.org)
- About 2% to 10% of people who experience low back pain develop chronic low back pain, which affects daily living for at least 3 months. (webmd.com)
- Feb. 11, 2009 -- The number of Americans suffering from chronic low back pain is on the rise, and a new study says the nation's obesity epidemic may be partly to blame. (webmd.com)
- In North Carolina, the percentage of people suffering from chronic low back pain has more than doubled since the early 1990s, according to researchers, who see the state as a mirror of the nation. (webmd.com)
- Individuals in the study were considered to have chronic low back pain if they reported pain and activity limitations nearly every day for the three-month period prior to their interviews, or if they reported more than 24 episodes of pain that limited their activity for one or more days in the prior year. (webmd.com)
- The team of researchers found that the prevalence of chronic low back pain in North Carolina increased from 3.9% in 1992 to 10.2% in 2006. (webmd.com)
- The study, published in the Feb. 9 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine , is thought to be the first to use similar methods and a consistent definition of chronic low back pain to analyze trends over time. (webmd.com)
- May 23, 2005 -- Living with chronic low back pain ? (webmd.com)
- The study included 349 adults with chronic low back pain at 15 U.K. hospitals. (webmd.com)
- The results were based on questionnaires and tests of walking, which is often hampered by chronic low back pain. (webmd.com)
- Still, the findings should help doctors and service providers make decisions about managing chronic low back pain, say Fairbank and colleagues. (webmd.com)
- Low back pain that is long-term is called chronic low back pain. (medlineplus.gov)
- Randomised controlled trial of integrated care to reduce disability from chronic low back pain in working and private life. (medscape.com)
- But, low doses of these medicines can help with chronic low back pain , even if the person does not feel sad or depressed. (medlineplus.gov)
- Antidepressants most commonly used for chronic low back pain also help you sleep. (medlineplus.gov)
- About 40% of people with chronic low back pain have discogenic pain, he said, "so it's a huge segment of the population. (medscape.com)
- Many consider it could be the primary treatment option because it offers long-term positive outcomes, as well as a multi-disciplinary combination of taught skills that suits the bio-psycho-social nature of the condition of chronic low back pain. (redorbit.com)
- Herniated or ruptured disks are a common cause of chronic low back pain in adults. (faqs.org)
- Chronic low back pain. (medlineplus.gov)
- Meyer's patients reported suffering from chronic low back pain for anywhere from three months to 12 years. (medicinenet.com)
- Anderson GBJ (1999) Epidemiological features of chronic low-back pain. (springer.com)
- Examination of an inception cohort of patients with chronic low-back pain. (springer.com)
- Even if you're not depressed, your doctor may prescribe antidepressant medications as part of the treatment for chronic low back pain. (webmd.com)
- The cause of chronic low back pain can be hard to find. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- In the absence of red flags, first-line treatment for chronic low back pain remains conservative therapy with both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic (eg, exercise, remaining active) therapy. (medscape.com)
- Chronic low back pain is associated with sleep problems, including a greater amount of time needed to fall asleep, disturbances during sleep, a shorter duration of sleep, and less satisfaction with sleep. (wikipedia.org)
- The procedure involves injecting two components of blood plasma, thrombin and fibrinogen which combine to make fibrin, into damaged spinal discs for the treatment of spinal conditions such as degenerative disc disease, back pain and chronic low back pain, or internal disc disruption. (wikipedia.org)
- Waddell's signs may indicate non-organic or psychological component to chronic low back pain. (wikipedia.org)
- Inversion Therapy: Can It Relieve Back Pain? (medlineplus.gov)
- Read these simple but useful tips on how to prevent and relieve back pain. (healthfinder.gov)
- These drugs do relieve back pain for short periods, but they're strong -- and they come with some serious risks. (webmd.com)
- The following stretches may help relieve back pain. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Exercise has been found to be one of the most effective ways to relieve back pain quickly. (webmd.com)
- How Can You Reduce Lower Back Pain? (healthcentral.com)
- Place a small cushion behind your lower back to help maintain the natural curve of the back. (arthritis.org)
- Most of the time, that pain is centered in the lower back and non-specific, meaning there is no primary cause found. (webmd.com)
- Why is the lower back a target area for pain? (webmd.com)
- Generally speaking, the lower back is subject to a lot of mechanical stress and strain," says Gunnar Andersson, MD, PhD, professor and chairman emeritus of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. (webmd.com)
- The reason is the weight of the upper body, which always puts loads on the lower back. (webmd.com)
- Overuse injuries are a very common source of lower back pain and stiffness. (webmd.com)
- While any part of the back can be affected, the lower back is the most common site of arthritis back pain, most likely because it bears more of the body's weight. (arthritis.org)
- More research is needed, but there is some evidence to suggest that pilates can be helpful for people who have lower back pain. (www.nhs.uk)
- As people get older, the chance of developing lower back pain increases, due to factors such as previous occupation and degenerative disk disease. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Osteoarthritis can cause problems with the joints in the hips, lower back, and other places. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- When your stomach begins to grow you may feel uncomfortable and maybe even sore, especially in our lower back area. (selfgrowth.com)
- Being highly active reduces the risk of chronic lower-back pain by 16 per cent, research suggested in July 2017. (dailymail.co.uk)
- I'm left with lower back pain and I still get pain in my BUM and side of thigh. (aruba.com)
- Low back pain refers to pain that you feel in your lower back. (medlineplus.gov)
- You may also have back stiffness, decreased movement of the lower back, and difficulty standing straight. (medlineplus.gov)
- Although this pain or discomfort can happen anywhere in your back, the most common area affected is your lower back. (medlineplus.gov)
- This is because the lower back supports most of your body's weight. (medlineplus.gov)
- I had recently published with a colleague, Richard Deyo, an article in the New England Journal of Medicine .We suggested the best thing to do for lower-back pain is to get back to your normal activities as soon as possible. (npr.org)
- A more upright bike can have less pressure on your lower back and neck. (medlineplus.gov)
- Four mornings ago, I woke up with pain in my mid to lower back on the left side. (yahoo.com)
- I can only sleep when I roll up a blanket or towel and place it on my bed under my lower back. (yahoo.com)
- Lower back pain is a widespread problem, causing more global disability than any other condition. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Intradiscal electrothermal therapy: The doctor uses a needle and catheter to provide heat that relieves the pain caused by spinal disc degeneration or lower-back disc problems. (ohsu.edu)
- Lower back pain is one of mankind's most prevalent, persistent, and perplexing maladies . (everything2.com)
- The lower back area, composed of five vertebrae bears the greatest load and is the site of most back problems. (everything2.com)
- I'm not a medical profesional, but have extensive experience with lower back pain. (everything2.com)
- my only expertise about lower back pain is from personal experience. (everything2.com)
- If you have persistent lower back pain, see a doctor. (everything2.com)
- First of all, prolonged bed rest may not be the best solution to resolve lower back pain. (everything2.com)
- Some sleep positions place extra pressure on your neck, shoulders, hips and lower back - all of which can lead to an aching back, Dr. Chang notes. (prweb.com)
- I just started treatment for this 2 days ago and it has made me feel horrendous especially my lower back pain is this normal? (healingwell.com)
- Lower back pain in IBS is pretty common. (healingwell.com)
- I have lower back pain that effects my hips too. (dailystrength.org)
- I recently went and had a pain blocker done in my lower back to see if that would help. (dailystrength.org)
- Also, if you have lower back pain it could be your kidneys. (dailystrength.org)
- I too have lower back pain that I never had before especially when standing in one place such as doing dishes. (dailystrength.org)
- I get stabbing pain in my lower back. (dailystrength.org)
- Fortunately, most occurrences of lower back pain go away within a few days. (daviddarling.info)
- Most acute back pain is mechanical in nature - the result of trauma to the lower back or a disorder such as arthritis . (daviddarling.info)
- The spaces between the vertebrae are maintained by round, spongy pads of cartilage called intervertebral disks that allow for flexibility in the lower back and act much like shock absorbers throughout the spinal column to cushion the bones as the body moves. (daviddarling.info)
- According to Dr Gofeld, 60% to 90% of North Americans will experience lower back pain at some point in their life. (medscape.com)
- so i woke up yesterday and discovered that my lower back was hurting really bad. (yahoo.com)
- My hips and lower back were out of alignment because I had carried twins the year before. (yahoo.com)
- Localized.In localized pain the patient will feel soreness or discomfort when the doctor palpates, or presses on, a specific surface area of the lower back. (faqs.org)
- The risk factors for the spread of cancer to the lower back include a history of smoking, sudden weight loss, and age over 50. (faqs.org)
- It is important to know that the appearance of some abnormalities on imagingstudies of the lower back does not necessarily indicate that they cause the pain. (faqs.org)
- The doctor likely uses an x-ray machine that produces real-time images to help guide the needle to the correct spot in your lower back. (medlineplus.gov)
- Lower back pain is a fairly common symptom. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Coughing may worsen existing lower back pain for some people, whereas for others, lower back pain may only become noticeable when they cough. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- A person may only experience lower back pain when they cough. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Disk herniation can cause tingling and numbness down the lower back and in one or both legs. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Spinal stenosis can also cause numbness or cramping pain in the lower back and legs. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- In addition to the pernicious anemia I am having severe lower back and leg pain . (medicinenet.com)
- Could a small device implanted under the skin be the answer for thousands of patients suffering from persistent leg and back pain following lower-back surgery? (emory.edu)
- The device is implanted in the lower back and wires, or leads, connected to the device are run into the spinal canal. (emory.edu)
- In the end, the study is expected to tell us which treatment option provides reduced pain, greater functional status, improved quality of life and reduced disability to patients with chronic lower back and leg pain, Levy said. (emory.edu)
- Try putting a pillow or a rolled towel between your lower back and your seat. (webmd.com)
- Pain in the lower back can restrict mobility and interfere with normal functioning. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- Lower Back Pain: What Could It Be? (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- Do you have lower back pain? (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- You can experience lower back pain at any time, even if you don't have a prior injury or any of the risk factors. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- Researchers at King's College London have identified a gene linked to age-related degeneration of the intervertebral discs, a common cause of lower back pain. (apta.org)
- Until now, the genetic cause of lower back pain associated with LDD was unknown, says King's. (apta.org)
- Chiropractic clinics, health care centers and pilates fitness institutes are nothing less than a boon for victims of lower back pains. (apta.org)
- About eight in every 10 people will have one or more bouts of lower back pain . (netdoctor.co.uk)
- I'm a first time mom and I remember early in my pregnancy my lower back would hurt too. (babycenter.com)
- A systematic review concluded that dry needling for the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome in the lower back appeared to be a useful adjunct to standard therapies, but that clear recommendations could not be made because the published studies were small and of low quality. (wikipedia.org)
- Sometimes it is closely associated with lower back pain. (wikipedia.org)
- Outside of treating patients suffering from chronic lower back pain and degenerative disc disease, Pauza is on the editorial panel of several scientific journals, committees and boards. (wikipedia.org)
- Lower back pain is the most common injury amongst tennis players with instances of postural abnormalities and general overuse which may occur during the back rotation and extension of the serve. (wikipedia.org)
- In order to relieve pain in the lower back people are often told to rest it, but not for more than two days because of its potential damage to the bones, connecting tissue, and cardiovascular system. (wikipedia.org)
- Some medical studies have suggested that acupressure may be effective at helping manage nausea and vomiting, for helping lower back pain, tension headaches, stomach ache, among other things, although such studies have been found to have a high likelihood of bias. (wikipedia.org)
- In 2010, Berman published a paper in the New England Journal of Medicine which recommended the use of acupuncture for lower back pain. (wikipedia.org)
- The metal pieces in the lower back stimulate the release of peptides that inhibit the generation of pain messages, and the ones in the ear are theorized to activate pain-relieving mechanisms in the brain. (wikipedia.org)
- Don't image patients for lower-back pain unless the patient is presenting with red flags. (wikipedia.org)
- A new sign of inappropriate lower back pain" (pdf). (wikipedia.org)
- in 2010, it was lower back pain. (wikipedia.org)
- Cyclobenzaprine has been found to be not inferior to tizanidine, orphenadrine, and carisoprodol in the treatment of acute lower back pain, although none have been proven to be effective for long-term use (beyond two weeks of treatment). (wikipedia.org)
- Due to its location in the lower back, a dysfunctional sacroiliac joint may cause lower back and/or leg pain. (wikipedia.org)
- The most common location is the lower back, but in rare cases it may be the middle back or neck. (wikipedia.org)
- Some people experience dysuria, and lower back pain. (wikipedia.org)
- Sway also occurs in the hip and there is a slight winding and unwinding of the lower back. (wikipedia.org)
- However, as abdominal aortic aneurysms expand, they may become painful and lead to pulsating sensations in the abdomen or pain in the chest, lower back, or scrotum. (wikipedia.org)
- Although hyperlordosis gives an impression of a stronger back, incongruently it can lead to moderate to severe lower back pain. (wikipedia.org)
- Two types of implantable devices are used to treat back pain - those that deliver electrical stimulation to the spinal cord and those that deliver medication to it. (arthritis.org)
- A new tool to help physiotherapy students master complex fine motor skills needed to assess and treat patients suffering physical conditions, such as back pain and spinal cord injuries, is being used at the University of Melbourne. (news-medical.net)
- In some patients, a spinal cord stimulator can help reduce back pain. (medlineplus.gov)
- A chip to counter pain as it travels up the spinal cord could be available within five years, according to the doctors and National ICT Australia (NICTA) researchers developing it. (zdnet.com)
- Doctors at Emory are trying to determine if spinal cord stimulation rather than more surgery can be an effective treatment for patients with a condition called Failed Back Surgery Syndrome. (emory.edu)
- Spinal cord stimulation works by blocking pain signals from reaching the brain, said Howard Levy, assistant professor of orthopaedics and principal investigator of the two-year trial. (emory.edu)
- Potential complications from spinal cord stimulation may include undesirable changes in stimulation, lead migration and loss of pain-relieving effects in some patients. (emory.edu)
- Both spinal cord stimulation and reoperation are standard medical procedures used to treat chronic pain. (emory.edu)
- There is theoretically, a 'gate' in the spinal cord that controls the flow of pain signals to the brain. (netdoctor.co.uk)
- Chronic pain may originate in the body, or in the brain or spinal cord. (wikipedia.org)
- Neuropathic pain is divided into "peripheral" (originating in the peripheral nervous system) and "central" (originating in the brain or spinal cord). (wikipedia.org)
- Neuropathic pain may result from disorders of the peripheral nervous system or the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). (wikipedia.org)
- Central neuropathic pain is found in spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, and some strokes. (wikipedia.org)
- The cardiac general visceral sensory pain fibers follow the sympathetics back to the spinal cord and have their cell bodies located in thoracic dorsal root ganglia 1-4(5). (wikipedia.org)
- As a general rule, in the thorax and abdomen, general visceral afferent (GVA) pain fibers follow sympathetic fibers back to the same spinal cord segments that gave rise to the preganglionic sympathetic fibers. (wikipedia.org)
- The central nervous system (CNS) perceives pain from the heart as coming from the somatic portion of the body supplied by the thoracic spinal cord segments 1-4(5). (wikipedia.org)
- Tabes dorsalis, also known as syphilitic myelopathy, is a slow degeneration (specifically, demyelination) of the neural tracts primarily in the dorsal columns (posterior columns) of the spinal cord (the portion closest to the back of the body) & dorsal roots. (wikipedia.org)
- Spinal fusion is most commonly performed to relieve the pain and pressure on the spinal cord that results when a disc (cartilage between two vertebrae) wears out (degenerative disc disease). (wikipedia.org)
- Having scoliosis may also cause back pain. (arthritis.org)
- Conditions where spinal fusion may be considered include the following: Degenerative disc disease Spinal disc herniation Discogenic pain Spinal tumor Vertebral fracture Scoliosis Kyphosis (e. g. (wikipedia.org)
- If you need to bend forward to lift the object hinge from the hips do not bend at the back. (athletico.com)
- This puts the stress on your legs and hips rather than your back. (breastcancer.org)
- These imbalances that arise as a result can often trigger pain in the back, hips, knees , and shoulders. (webmd.com)
- Pain may also be felt in the hips, groin and lower abdomen and can radiate down the inner thighs. (wikipedia.org)
- Pain in hips and/or restriction of hip movement. (wikipedia.org)
- In one study, it was the most common type of pain reported by patients, with 25% of U.S. adults reporting LBP in the prior 3 months. (cdc.gov)
- Another recent study found that in 2015, 27% of opioid-naïve patients with newly diagnosed low back or extremity pain received an opioid prescription. (cdc.gov)
- Almost 14% of insured patients who sought care for low back pain, were prescribed opioids. (cdc.gov)
- Given that most patients with acute or subacute low back pain improve over time regardless of treatment, clinicians and patients should select nonpharmacologic treatment with superficial heat (moderate-quality evidence), massage, acupuncture, or spinal manipulation (low-quality evidence). (cdc.gov)
- Patterns of Opioid and Benzodiazepine Use in Opioid-Naïve Patients with Newly Diagnosed Low Back and Lower Extremity Pain. (cdc.gov)
- As a result, doctors began to prescribe opioids for their patients with chronic pain more and more. (webmd.com)
- Speaking to a counselor may motivate patients to more actively participate in recovery from back surgery. (healthcentral.com)
- From each surgery a random selection of patients (aged 18 to 65) with chronic or recurrent back pain were invited to participate. (www.nhs.uk)
- Out of 402 low back patients, those treated by Chiropractors achieved clinically successful outcomes with an average of 5.2 visits, for only $302 per case. (prweb.com)
- Patients with low back pain who are considered by surgeons to be candidates for spinal fusion may obtain similar benefits from an intensive rehabilitation program as they do from surgery," says the study. (webmd.com)
- Chronic pain is an incredibly difficult problem for many patients with back problems. (npr.org)
- It is not unusual for patients to experience nocturia and pain with sexual intercourse. (dailystrength.org)
- From spinal stenosis to rehabilitation of low back pain patients to the latest treatise on fibromyalgia, you ll find it all in Low Back Pain, Seventh Edition. (chiro.org)
- Researchers have now collected up to 12 months of data on patients undergoing the procedure - called intradiscal biacuplasty (IDB) - and it shows improved pain scores, functioning, and quality of life. (medscape.com)
- The degenerated disc will not get better, but patients can restore their functional status and can get back to work and a normal active life," said Dr Gofeld. (medscape.com)
- The results indicate that the procedure is an option for patients who continue to have discogenic pain despite medical management. (medscape.com)
- Specialized group yoga classes could provide a cost-effective way of treating patients with chronic or recurrent low back pain, according to the UK's largest ever study of the benefits of yoga. (redorbit.com)
- On the basis of the 12-month trial, we conclude that 12 weekly group classes of specialized yoga are likely to provide a cost-effective intervention for the treatment of patients with chronic or recurrent low back pain. (redorbit.com)
- Some patients experience numbness or weakness of the legs as well as pain. (faqs.org)
- Of the 24 patients who initially received the bone marrow injections, half went on to have other procedures over the next 30 months, making it impossible to know what might have affected their back pain. (medicinenet.com)
- The same research indicates that about 25 percent of these patients continue to experience unresolved pain after surgery. (emory.edu)
- And, despite a second procedure to relieve the pain, more than 13,000 patients still suffer from unresolved pain. (emory.edu)
- Cherkin D, Deyo R, Street J et al (1996) Predicting outcomes for back pain seen in primary care using patients' own criteria. (springer.com)
- Coste J, Lefrancois G, Guillemin F et al (2004) Prognosis and quality of life in patients with acute low-back pain: insights from a comprehensive inception cohort study. (springer.com)
- Patients with recurrent low back pain and history of prior surgical intervention should be evaluated with contrast-enhanced MRI. (medscape.com)
- Patients who have been confined to bed by the severity of the pain or side effects can then find themselves with less pain, fewer side effects and increased mobility, without the disadvantage of attached apparatus. (netdoctor.co.uk)
- However, this may not be diagnosed specifically as scans will not be offered to patients with low back pain unless the pain is extremely serious. (netdoctor.co.uk)
- Low level laser therapy has been shown to reduce pain immediately after treatment in acute neck pain and up to 22 weeks after completion of treatment in patients with chronic neck pain. (wikipedia.org)
- Patients may experience pain with bladder filling, which is also a typical sign of IC. (wikipedia.org)
- An estimated 50-70% of patients presenting with chest pain in the emergency department will be placed in an observation unit or admitted to the hospital. (wikipedia.org)
- Another report described seven patients, whose previously well-controlled pain escalated significantly over several days. (wikipedia.org)
- Between 40 and 80 percent of patients with cancer pain experience neuropathic pain. (wikipedia.org)
- A study of patients with acute low back pain found the primary care physicians provided equivalent quality of care but at lower costs than orthopedic specialists. (wikipedia.org)
- In 2007 the American College of Physicians and the American Pain Society jointly recommended that clinicians consider spinal manipulation for patients who do not improve with self care options. (wikipedia.org)
- Historically they have also been used to detect malingering in patients with back pain. (wikipedia.org)
- Dickerman has received attention from the media for performing a controversial procedure to treat patients for back pain, that utilizes the patient's own stem cells. (wikipedia.org)
- In the U.S., family physicians treat more patients with back pain than any other physician subspecialist, and about as many as orthopedists and neurosurgeons combined. (wikipedia.org)
- BackCare acts as the hub between patients, (healthcare) professionals, employers, policy makers, researchers and all others with an interest in back pain. (wikipedia.org)
- With competent management, cancer pain can be eliminated or well controlled in 80% to 90% of cases, but nearly 50% of cancer patients in the developed world receive less than optimal care. (wikipedia.org)
- Some patients, however, may be unable to give verbal feedback about their pain. (wikipedia.org)
- Find tips for preventing back strain. (healthfinder.gov)
- Maintain a healthy weight to ease stress and strain on your back. (breastcancer.org)
- Back pain commonly stems from strain, tension, or injury. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Pregnancy - Pregnancy may put a great strain on the back especially at later stages and there may be a dull back pain. (news-medical.net)
- On the other hand, modifying your favorite sleep position can help take the strain off your back, he says. (prweb.com)
- This can prevent further back strain. (prweb.com)
- Sometimes kidney infections will present as a dull or sharp lateral back pain similar to a muscle strain. (emoryhealthcare.org)
- The pain of a sprain or strain may be felt in one spot in your back or it may be felt all over your back and nearby areas. (arthritis.org)
- In this phase, you will learn ways to prevent further injury and strain to the back, and how to start a fitness program to help further increase strength and endurance. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- In most episodes of low back pain, a specific underlying cause is not identified or even looked for, with the pain believed to be due to mechanical problems such as muscle or joint strain. (wikipedia.org)
- However, one study showed that one muscle relaxant called cyclobenzaprine was not effective for treatment of acute cervical strain (as opposed to neck pain from other etiologies or chronic neck pain). (wikipedia.org)
- A low back muscle strain can be extremely painful but will usually heal within a few days or weeks. (wikipedia.org)
- The most problematic symptom is that of herniated disc where the dancer has put so much strain on their back that the discs between the vertebrae have been damaged or have ruptured. (wikipedia.org)
- A person may also experience back stiffness, muscle spasms, or muscle tenderness. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Once the back pain has dispersed stretching is recommended in order to prevent the stiffness from the initial pain, with examples being the squatting position or spinal extensions. (wikipedia.org)
- The largest group is mechanical back pain, which includes strains and sprains, injuries, disc lesions, degenerative disc disease , spinal stenosis , osteoarthritis and fractures of bone secondary to osteoporosis . (arthritis.org)
- People with osteoporosis in the back can experience middle back pain due to strains or compression fractures. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- In osteoporosis, the bones become weaker and can develop small cracks, or fractures, in the bones, resulting in pain. (wikipedia.org)
- Fracture Rib fractures, common in breast, prostate and other cancers with rib metastases, can cause brief severe pain on twisting the trunk, coughing, laughing, breathing deeply or moving between sitting and lying. (wikipedia.org)
- Among his notable books are Textbook of Orthopedics: With Clinical Examination Methods in Orthopedics, John Ebnezar Cbs Handbooks in Orthopedics and Fractures, Step by Step: Injection Techniques in Orthopaedics, Step by Step: Emergency in Orthopaedics, Low Back Pain and Practical Orthopedics. (wikipedia.org)
- Acute fractures will cause severe back pain. (wikipedia.org)
- Afterward, she suffered muscle spasms and flares of pain so intense she often had to go to the emergency room for heavy-duty drugs. (goodhousekeeping.com)
- Zarif 's back pain and muscle spasms flared up on October 8. (rferl.org)
- The pain is usually localized, andthere may be muscle spasms or soreness when the doctor touches the area. (faqs.org)
- Questions were aimed at determining prevalence of low back pain or neck pain sufficient to limit daily activities. (webmd.com)
- This program has been specially developed by two of the leading physicians in back and neck pain. (apple.com)
- Both professional athletes and everyday back and neck pain sufferers have been flocking to his four Chicago area clinics to see for themselves. (prnewswire.com)
- Most of the time, back and neck pain are not caused by a serious medical problem or injury. (medlineplus.gov)
- Low back or neck pain often gets better on its own. (medlineplus.gov)
- Neck pain (or cervicalgia) is a common problem, with two-thirds of the population having neck pain at some point in their lives. (wikipedia.org)
- Neck pain, although felt in the neck, can be caused by numerous other spinal problems. (wikipedia.org)
- The head is supported by the lower neck and upper back, and it is these areas that commonly cause neck pain. (wikipedia.org)
- Neck pain affects about 5% of the global population as of 2010. (wikipedia.org)
- Treatment of neck pain depends on the cause. (wikipedia.org)
- For the vast majority of people, neck pain can be treated conservatively. (wikipedia.org)
- If neck pain is the result of instability, cancer, or other disease process surgery may be necessary. (wikipedia.org)
- Neck pain affects about 330 million people globally as of 2010 (4.9% of the population). (wikipedia.org)
- For neck pain, manipulation and mobilization produce similar changes, and manual therapy and exercise are more effective than other strategies. (wikipedia.org)
- A 2015 Cochrane systematic review found that there is no high quality evidence assessing the effectiveness of spinal manipulation for treating neck pain. (wikipedia.org)
- A 2007 systematic review reported that there is moderate- to high-quality evidence that subjects with chronic neck pain, not due to whiplash and without arm pain and headaches, show clinically important improvements from a course of spinal manipulation or mobilization. (wikipedia.org)
- A 2015 Cochrane systematic review noted that more than half of the randomized controlled trials looking at the effectiveness of spinal manipulation for neck pain, did not include adverse effects in their reports. (wikipedia.org)
- Carragee EJ (2001) Psychological and functional profiles in select subjects with low-back pain. (springer.com)
- Newleaf (2001) Beating Back Pain. (wikipedia.org)
- However, a short walk, yoga , water exercise, or another low-impact activity can often help alleviate back pain. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- CHICAGO , April 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Jeff Winternheimer of the Illinois Back Institute has developed a revolutionary non-surgical procedure to alleviate back pain. (prnewswire.com)
- Margolis often recommends several simple, safe stretches that can help alleviate pain in the back and other joints. (webmd.com)
- There is only limited evidence to support the use of Pilates to alleviate low back pain, or improve balance in elderly people. (wikipedia.org)
- Call your provider if you have severe back pain that does not go away. (medlineplus.gov)
- Severe back pain before period starts. (yahoo.com)
- I have severe back pain 2 to 3 days before my period starts. (yahoo.com)
- The 53-year-old minister wrote on Facebook that he had to check into a hospital due to severe back pain after an influential hard-line daily 'misquoted' him. (rferl.org)
- This morning, after seeing the headline of one newspaper, I got severe back and leg pain,' he wrote. (rferl.org)
- They worked together at the Tel HaShomer Hospital in the physical rehabilitation of wounded Israeli Defence Force soldiers suffering with severe back and spinal injuries. (wikipedia.org)
- She played while dealing with severe back pain. (wikipedia.org)
- Low back pain is a very common problem in adults, as we cannot avoid the normal wear and tear on our spines that goes along with aging. (healthfinder.gov)
- 25% of U.S. adults report having low back pain in the last 3 months. (cdc.gov)
- Back pain is one of the most common health problems in the United States - 80 percent of adults report having had back pain at some time. (arthritis.org)
- Low back pain is a highly prevalent condition in the UK, with many adults suffering at some point in their lives, some experiencing recurrent problems. (www.nhs.uk)
- Back pain is so common that you've probably experienced it for yourself - or you will at some point in your life, since over 85% of adults do. (selfgrowth.com)
- Up to 10% of adults dealing with back pain end up with chronic back pain. (selfgrowth.com)
- Approximately 26% of U.S. adults have experienced back pain in the past three months. (prweb.com)
- Bigos SJ, Boyer OR, Braen GR. Acute Low Back Problems in Adults. (medscape.com)
- Peng T, Perez A, Pettee Gabriel K. The Association Among Overweight, Obesity, and Low Back Pain in U.S. Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study of the 2015 National Health Interview Survey. (medscape.com)
- Up to 80 percent of adults will experience low back pain at least once in their lives. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Back pain is an ailment which most adults experience at least once in their lifetime. (selfgrowth.com)
- Approximately two thirds of adults are affected by mechanical low back pain at some point in their lives, making it the second most common complaint in ambulatory medicine and the third most expensive disorder in terms of health care dollars spent surpassed only by cancer and heart disease. (medscape.com)
- Low back pain reportedly occurs at least once in 85% of adults younger than 50 years, and 15-20% of Americans have at least one episode of back pain per year. (medscape.com)
- Furthermore, the incidence of current smoking and the association with low back pain is higher in adolescents than in adults. (medscape.com)
- Back pain is common, with about nine out of ten adults experiencing it at some point in their life, and five out of ten working adults having it every year. (wikipedia.org)
- If your pain continues, your provider may suggest nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). (medlineplus.gov)
- To relieve the pain of disk herniation, a person can try resting the back, taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs ), and applying a cloth-covered ice pack for 10 minutes several times per day. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- There are two kinds of over-the-counter pain relievers that frequently help with back pain: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and acetaminophen. (webmd.com)
- In the United States, opioid prescription for low back pain has increased, and opioids are now the most commonly prescribed drug class. (bmj.com)
- Holt (14, 15), who also found that degeneration of the disc is common and commonly found in subjects with no history of back pain, concluded that pain production is not necessarily an indication of an abnormal disc. (apta.org)
- Neurologic deficits and pain radiation below the knee are rarely seen in irritation alone and are most commonly found with impingement. (medscape.com)
- the two most commonly used markers being 3 months and 6 months since the onset of pain, though some theorists and researchers have placed the transition from acute to chronic pain at 12 months. (wikipedia.org)
- Dyspnoea and chest pain commonly occurs during daily activities. (wikipedia.org)
- It is commonly felt as tenderness, with constant background pain and instances of spontaneous or movement-related exacerbation, and is frequently described as severe. (wikipedia.org)
- A 2010 systematic review found that most studies suggest SM achieves equal or superior improvement in pain and function when compared with other commonly used interventions for short, intermediate, and long-term follow-up. (wikipedia.org)
- Reviews published in 2008 and 2006 suggested that SM for low back pain was equally effective as other commonly used interventions. (wikipedia.org)
- Now more commonly called "tabetic ocular crises", an attack is characterized by sudden, intense eye pain, tearing of the eyes and sensitivity to light. (wikipedia.org)
- Acute back pain comes on suddenly and usually lasts from a few days to a few weeks. (medlineplus.gov)
- Back pain is called chronic if it lasts for more than three months. (medlineplus.gov)
- If your back pain is very bad or lasts for longer than a few days, talk to your doctor. (breastcancer.org)
- Subacute back pain lasts 4 to 12 weeks. (cdc.gov)
- Chronic back pain lasts more than 12 weeks. (cdc.gov)
- When back pain lasts for three months or more, it's known as chronic pain. (selfgrowth.com)
- If back pain lasts longer than this, in which case it is termed chronic pain, an individual should visit their doctor. (news-medical.net)
- Acute or short-term low back pain generally lasts from a few days to a few weeks. (daviddarling.info)
- Acute pain lasts up to 12 weeks, subacute pain refers to the second half of the acute period (6 to 12 weeks), and chronic pain is pain which persists beyond 12 weeks. (wikipedia.org)
- Others apply acute to pain that lasts less than 30 days, chronic to pain of more than six months' duration, and subacute to pain that lasts from one to six months. (wikipedia.org)
- Pain is sudden, intermittent and lasts only for a few seconds. (wikipedia.org)
- Chronic pain is pain that lasts a long time. (wikipedia.org)
- Upper back pain during pregnancy can occur at any point, but is most common in the third trimester. (athletico.com)
- This is why at ebaymaternity.co.uk, we sell maternity belts and girdles to prevent back ache during pregnancy . (selfgrowth.com)
- Low back pain affects up to three-quarters of all pregnant women, usually during the time between their sixth and ninth months of pregnancy. (webmd.com)
- How can I relieve pregnancy pain? (parents.com)
- Should I worry about a dull pain in my side during pregnancy? (parents.com)
- Pregnancy often brings on back pain , too. (webmd.com)
- Mens (2005) A combination of postural changes, the growing baby, unstable pelvic joints under the influence of pregnancy hormones, and changes in the centre of gravity can all add to the varying degrees of pain or discomfort. (wikipedia.org)
- Round ligament pain (RLP) is pain associated with the round ligament of the uterus, usually during pregnancy. (wikipedia.org)
- Varicosities, e.g. enlargement of the blood vessels of the round ligament can occur during pregnancy, causing pain and swelling. (wikipedia.org)
- He may ask you to stand and walk to determine if back pain is affecting your gait (the manner in which you walk) or if an awkward gait (perhaps due to leg-length discrepancy or arthritis in the knee or hip) may be contributing to your back pain. (arthritis.org)
- Other diseases - Those with arthritis and cancers with spread to bones may also experience back pain. (news-medical.net)
- There are a number of different forms of arthritis , some of which can affect the back. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Many people with chronic back pain have arthritis. (medlineplus.gov)
- NSAIDs help reduce the swelling around the swollen disk or arthritis in the back. (medlineplus.gov)
- Professor Alan Silman, Medical Director of Arthritis Research UK, said: "We welcome the fact that not only has yoga been found to help people manage their back pain, but that it is also cost effective, and results in fewer sick days. (redorbit.com)
- Back pain can occur with many forms of arthritis and related conditions, including ankylosing spondylitis , enteropathic arthritis , psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia . (arthritis.org)
- Arthritis in the joints of the back can also result in discomfort. (wikipedia.org)
- Pain is usually transitory, lasting only until the noxious stimulus is removed or the underlying damage or pathology has healed, but some painful conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral neuropathy, cancer and idiopathic pain, may persist for years. (wikipedia.org)
- It may also coexist with low back pain, arthritis, and obesity. (wikipedia.org)
- Osteoarthritis Research Society International-Outcome Measures in Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinical Trials (OARSI-OMERACT) Initiative, New OA Pain Measure: Disease-Specific, Osteoarthritis Pain The Numeric Rating Scale (NRS-11) is an 11-point scale for patient self-reporting of pain. (wikipedia.org)
- A pilates-inspired workout that's suitable for people with chronic back pain . (www.nhs.uk)
- The study on the technique involved over 500 people with chronic back pain from general practices across the UK. (www.nhs.uk)
- The second group included 32 people with chronic back pain for more than five years, of whom 24 completed the study. (www.nhs.uk)
- A recent study found that one weekly massage over a 10 week period improved pain and functioning for people with chronic back pain. (webmd.com)
- The majority of people with chronic pain notice memory and attention difficulties. (wikipedia.org)
- I still have rightsided extreme at times rib pain that radiates to my back. (medhelp.org)
- Aortic dissection is characterised by severe chest pain that radiates the back. (wikipedia.org)
- Back pain can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain. (medlineplus.gov)
- Back pain can range from a dull ache to a sudden sharp pain when you try and lift something. (breastcancer.org)
- You may have a tingling or burning sensation, a dull achy feeling, or sharp pain. (medlineplus.gov)
- Back pain -- whether a dull ache or shooting -- is just one sign that something's going on with your back. (webmd.com)
- Impingement pain tends to be sharp, well localized, and can be associated with paresthesia, whereas irritation pain tends to be dull, poorly localized, and without paresthesia. (medscape.com)
- The pain may be characterized as a dull ache, shooting or piercing pain, or a burning sensation. (wikipedia.org)
- The emotional response to this pain is intense, but gradually diminishes as healing occurs. (selfgrowth.com)
- It is another common factor for back pain and mostly occurs in aged people. (selfgrowth.com)
- Age - Back pain typically occurs between the ages of 30 and 40. (news-medical.net)
- Most acute pain, however, occurs after some type of trauma, such as a sports injury, an automobile accident, lifting improperly or something similar. (arthritis.org)
- Referred pain occurs when pain is felt at a location different from the source of the pain. (wikipedia.org)
- Chronic headache and orofacial pain: pain that originates in the head or face, and occurs for 50% or more days over a 3 months period. (wikipedia.org)
- Myocardial infarction can rarely present as referred pain and this usually occurs in people with diabetes or older age. (wikipedia.org)
- However, one of the main assumptions of the Gokhale Method, that people in less industrialized societies have less back pain, is incorrect: mainstream science states back pain occurs to a similar extent in all cultures. (wikipedia.org)
- Back pain is one of the most common medical problems, affecting 8 out of 10 people at some point during their lives. (medlineplus.gov)
- Low-back pain is a common condition that can be difficult to treat. (healthfinder.gov)
- It is the most common pain reported. (cdc.gov)
- Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit a physician. (healthcentral.com)
- In fact, back pain is the second most common pain ailment - only headaches occur more often. (selfgrowth.com)
- Back pain is a very common problem affecting almost all individuals at some point in their lives. (news-medical.net)
- Level of fitness - Back pain is more common among people who are not physically fit. (news-medical.net)
- Back pain is very common, affecting 85% of the U.S. population during their lifetime. (prweb.com)
- A common misbelief about back pain is that you need to rest and avoid activity for a long time. (medlineplus.gov)
- The common thread was that after years of this, they're still in pain, despondent and feel abandoned by their doctors, who say there's nothing left to be done. (npr.org)
- Low back pain is common. (medlineplus.gov)
- Back pain is a common problem that can interfere with a person's work and personal life. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- They can also help relieve radiating pain that is common with back problems. (medlineplus.gov)
- Low back pain is extremely common. (emoryhealthcare.org)
- Back pain is the second most common neurological ailment in the United States - only headache is more common. (daviddarling.info)
- It is also one of the most common conditions treated in primary care in the UK with about 2.6 million people seeking advice from their GP about back pain each year. (redorbit.com)
- Mechanical low back pain is one of the most common patient complaints expressed to emergency physicians in the United States accounting for more than 6 million cases annually. (medscape.com)
- Low back pain is more common among people aged 40-80 years, with the overall number of individuals affected expected to increase as the population ages. (wikipedia.org)
- Play media In the common presentation of acute low back pain, pain develops after movements that involve lifting, twisting, or forward-bending. (wikipedia.org)
- Pain is the most common reason for physician consultation in most developed countries. (wikipedia.org)
- It is less common than low back pain. (wikipedia.org)
- A common difficulty in pain management is communication. (wikipedia.org)
- RLP is one of the most common and benign of these pains. (wikipedia.org)
- Chest pain is a common presenting problem: In the United States, an estimated 6-8 million people per year present to the emergency department with chest pain. (wikipedia.org)
- The most common pain scale for quantification of endometriosis-related pain is the visual analogue scale (VAS). (wikipedia.org)
- Brachial plexopathy Brachial plexopathy is a common product of Pancoast tumor, lymphoma and breast cancer, and can produce severe burning dysesthesic pain on the back of the hand, and cramping, crushing forearm pain. (wikipedia.org)
- Invasion of bone by cancer is the most common source of cancer pain. (wikipedia.org)
- It is common for tennis players in all level of play have experienced back injury throughout their career. (wikipedia.org)
- Headache, back pain, or stomach pain are some of the most common types of psychogenic pain. (wikipedia.org)
- Characteristic features of a myofascial trigger points include: focal point tenderness, reproduction of pain upon trigger point palpation, hardening of the muscle upon trigger point palpation, pseudo-weakness of the involved muscle, referred pain, and limited range of motion following approximately 5 seconds of sustained trigger point pressure. (wikipedia.org)
- Taking over-the-counter pain relievers and resting can help. (medlineplus.gov)
- Most people with a mild, general backache (meaning isn't related to another condition like cancer) will treat it with over-the-counter pain relievers or home remedies like heat and ice. (webmd.com)
- Some of them -- like NSAIDs and topical pain relievers that you rub on your skin -- aren't addictive. (webmd.com)
- Opioid addiction has been a growing problem since the 1990s, when drug companies assured doctors these pain relievers weren't addictive. (webmd.com)
- None of this means you have to avoid prescription pain relievers. (webmd.com)
- Take over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or acetaminophen (Tylenol). (medlineplus.gov)
- If you are taking pain relievers for more than a week, tell your provider. (medlineplus.gov)
- Narcotics , also called opioid pain relievers, are used only for pain that is severe and is not helped by other types of painkillers. (medlineplus.gov)
- Let your boss or supervisor know if you need to take medicines that make you sleepy, such as narcotic pain relievers and muscle relaxant medicines. (medlineplus.gov)
- Over-the-counter pain relievers, ice, and heat will work to take the edge off most back pain. (webmd.com)
- Talk to your doctor before taking pain relievers. (webmd.com)
- Radicular syndrome and low-back pain]. (nih.gov)
- Back pain can be divided into non-radicular pain and radiculopathy. (wikipedia.org)
- According to Zembo, "If you have numbness or tingling sensations in your legs or arms, or pain radiating down your leg, these are signs that you should see a doctor. (medicinenet.com)
- The main two types of back pain are mechanical and inflammatory. (arthritis.org)
- How is mechanical low back pain treated? (medscape.com)
- Malliaropoulos N, Bikos G, Meke M, Tsifountoudis I, Pyne D, Korakakis V. Mechanical Low Back Pain in Elite Track and Field Athletes: An observational cohort study. (medscape.com)
- Ankylosing spondylitis is often confused with mechanical back pain in its early stages. (faqs.org)
- Mechanical low back pain. (medlineplus.gov)
- Transduction is when the thermal, mechanical, or chemical energy from the pain-causing stimuli is converted into electrical energy so it can be transmitted through the nervous system. (wikipedia.org)
- Q: I am 29 weeks pregnant and have been experiencing a pain/discomfort in my upper back just on the right side. (parents.com)
- capsaicin, that works by reducing the amount of substance P, a chemical that sends pain signals to the brain. (arthritis.org)
- Changes in the brain can mean that even minor pain signals are perceived as more severe. (selfgrowth.com)
- This outpatient procedure involves using a needle to end a spinal nerve's ability to send pain signals. (ohsu.edu)
- On the other hand, pain killers may obscure the signals of your body that you should change your seating position, take a break from what you're doing, and/or lie down. (everything2.com)
- Pain receptors receive chemical signals sent to your brain and help create the sensation of pain. (medlineplus.gov)
- Pain signals sent to the brain are countered by a 10-volt electrical pulse generated by the device which fools the brain into thinking it is not experiencing pain. (zdnet.com)
- It is believed that antidepressants' influence on chemical messengers may affect pain signals in the body. (webmd.com)
- This induces pathological changes that lower the threshold for pain signals to be transmitted. (wikipedia.org)
- Back pain associated with loss of bowel and bladder is very rare, but it's a neurosurgical emergency," says Lawrence W. Frank, MD, assistant professor in the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation and the department of neurological surgery at Rush Medical College in Chicago. (medicinenet.com)
- In Jan of 09 I began havng pain on my right side right around the ribs In may of 09 my gall bladder was removed laprascopiclly. (medhelp.org)
- Pain can be present in the perineum, testicles, tip of penis, pubic or bladder area. (wikipedia.org)
- Some researchers have suggested that CPPS is a form of bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis (BPS/IC). (wikipedia.org)
- Astronauts have expressed an increased incidence of back pain during spaceflight and herniated intervertebral discs (IVD) have been diagnosed upon return of Skylab and Shuttle spaceflight participants. (wikipedia.org)
- The astronaut also reported back pain on landing day that was associated with a herniated intervertebral disc. (wikipedia.org)
- Normal lordotic curvatures, also known as secondary curvatures, result in a difference in the thickness between the front and back parts of the intervertebral disc. (wikipedia.org)
- With back pain," explains Boden, "most episodes are self-limited, meaning that they get better no matter what you do. (medicinenet.com)
- Learn to take care of your back at home and how to prevent repeat episodes of back pain. (medlineplus.gov)
- Once you have got over a bout of low back pain, you'll no doubt want to avoid future episodes as they can be extremely debilitating. (netdoctor.co.uk)
- Episodes of back pain may be acute, sub-acute, or chronic depending on the duration. (wikipedia.org)
- Royal Pains was renewed for a third season of 16 to 18 episodes on September 27, 2010. (wikipedia.org)
- If your doctor suspects the source of your pain is in the facet joints, where the vertebrae connect to one another, she may recommend a procedure called a facet joint block. (arthritis.org)
- A fracture or broken bone can occur in any of the vertebrae in the middle back as a result of a sports injury, automobile crash, or fall. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Approximately 98 percent of people with back pain are diagnosed with nonspecific acute back pain in which there is no serious underlying pathology. (wikipedia.org)
- By targeting medication to the precise site of pain, the device enables you to use much smaller amounts of medications than would otherwise be necessary to control pain. (arthritis.org)
- For most instances of back pain, self-care and over-the-counter (OTC) medications are all that are needed. (arthritis.org)
- When pain medications and rest aren't enough to reduce pain from a vetebral fracture, surgery may be necessary. (healthcentral.com)
- Most sufferers will consult their medical doctor, receiving muscle relaxant, anti-inflammatory or pain medications, or if that fails, a referral for physical therapy or traction . (prweb.com)
- Doctors Choudhry and Milstein reported in the Mercer Report that medical physician care for back pain cost $2355 (not including muscle relaxant, anti-inflammatory or pain medications) with an efficacy (QALY) of 0.618. (prweb.com)
- Over-the-counter pain medications, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, may help relieve pain. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- This might just provide a long term cure for your back pain, without the need for medications. (yahoo.com)
- Some people may need prescription-strength NSAIDs or opioid medications to help with pain. (webmd.com)
- Opioids may be useful if simple pain medications are not enough, but they are not generally recommended due to side effects. (wikipedia.org)
- Simple pain medications are useful in 20% to 70% of cases. (wikipedia.org)
- This was a randomised controlled trial designed to examine the effectiveness of the Alexander technique, massage, exercise advice, and behavioural counselling for chronic and recurrent low back pain. (www.nhs.uk)
- Your primary care doctor, family physician, or internist is a good place to start when you're seeking to get your back on track. (medicinenet.com)
- You should only get pain medicine from one physician. (medlineplus.gov)
- A physician should be consulted if the pain persists even for a short period of time. (selfgrowth.com)
- Through ASIPP Publishing, ASIPP publishes Pain Physician, a bimonthly peer-reviewed journal. (wikipedia.org)
- All content, including print, is freely available online at the Pain Physician website. (wikipedia.org)
- Pain Physician publishes these guidelines. (wikipedia.org)
- In some arguments put forth in physician-assisted suicide or euthanasia debates, pain has been used as an argument to permit people who are terminally ill to end their lives. (wikipedia.org)
- Pain management, pain medicine, pain control or algiatry, is a branch of medicine employing an interdisciplinary approach for easing the suffering and improving the quality of life of those living with chronic pain The typical pain management team includes medical practitioners, pharmacists, clinical psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, physician assistants, nurses. (wikipedia.org)
- A complication of tabes dorsalis can be transient neuralgic paroxysmal pain affecting the eyes and the ophthalmic areas, previously called "Pel's crises" after Dutch physician P.K. Pel. (wikipedia.org)
- Along with muscle and ligament injuries, weightlifters are also at risk for a type of stress fracture in the back called spondylolysis. (medlineplus.gov)
- Buildup of scar tissue from repeated injuries eventually weakens the back and can lead to more serious injury. (daviddarling.info)
- A stronger core helps lower your risk for further back injuries. (medlineplus.gov)
- Nevertheless, back problems can occur because of factors such as aging , injuries and accidents. (selfgrowth.com)
- Because soft tissue injuries can also lead to tremendously pain and legs numb which are same as disc injuries. (medhelp.org)
- Examples of injuries that produce superficial somatic pain include minor wounds and minor (first degree) burns. (wikipedia.org)
- and applications for chronic pain, enhanced academic performance, and the enhancement of cognitive processes in individuals with head injuries, learning disorders, and the elderly. (wikipedia.org)
- Compression fracture of T12 Back brace for support while the bone heals-either a Jewett brace for relatively stable and mild injuries, or a TLSO for more severe ones. (wikipedia.org)
- Physical dependence is a constant need by your body for the drug, even when you aren't in pain. (webmd.com)
- In a recent public survey conducted by the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) -- the medical organization representing physiatrists (medical doctors specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation) -- one out of two respondents complained that they presently had low back pain, and in about half of those surveyed, the pain was severe enough to interfere with their daily activities, at times becoming debilitating. (medicinenet.com)
- Whether the pain that individuals experience is physical or psychological, constant or intermittent, or caused by work conditions or brought to the job, its effect on their productivity and wellbeing is a huge problem. (news-medical.net)
- During the physical exam, your provider will try to pinpoint the location of the pain and figure out how it affects your movement. (medlineplus.gov)
- A tennis coach or your physical therapist can show you different techniques that can help reduce the stress on your back. (medlineplus.gov)
- Wedenberg and two nurse- midwives compared acupuncture to physical therapy in 60 pregnant women with low back pain. (webmd.com)
- The acupuncture group had an average pain reduction of 2.5 points in the morning and six points in the evening, whereas the physical therapy group had a reduction of only 1.5 points in the morning and two points in the evening. (webmd.com)
- The pain meds do not even take all the pain away and the Dr. says I have a pulled muscle and wants me to do physical therapy. (medhelp.org)
- Most back pain results from having bad "back habits" and being in poor physical shape. (everything2.com)
- The study showed consistent improvement for the IDB plus CMM group on the visual analog scale (VAS) pain score at 6 months, as well as improvement on the 36-item short-form physical functioning scale (SF-36-PF) and on quality of life. (medscape.com)
- This week, APTA launched a public awareness campaign to educate consumers about how to prevent and treat low back pain with the help of a physical therapist. (apta.org)
- The goal of the campaign is to drive people to www.moveforwardpt.com to learn more about low back pain, the ways in which a physical therapist can help, and to find a PT. (apta.org)
- Pilates can be beneficial for this, but most forms of physical activity will help you stay strong and pain-free. (netdoctor.co.uk)
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation employs diverse physical techniques such as thermal agents and electrotherapy, as well as therapeutic exercise and behavioral therapy, alone or in tandem with interventional techniques and conventional pharmacotherapy to treat pain, usually as part of an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary program. (wikipedia.org)
- During physical exertion or sudden movements, the ligament is overly stretched, causing pain. (wikipedia.org)
- In extreme cases, where the pain does not improve after physical therapy, cortisone shots, and anti-inflammatory medication, the inflamed bursa can be removed surgically. (wikipedia.org)
- Chest pain usually happens during physical activity. (wikipedia.org)
- Pain disorder Psychogenic disease Psychological trauma Psychoneuroimmunology Psychosomatic medicine Psychalgia - Physical pain that is possibly of psychological origin. (wikipedia.org)
- The Complete Guide to Joseph H. Pilates' Techniques of Physical Conditioning: With Special Help for Back Pain and Sports Training. (wikipedia.org)
- Also, see your doctor if you start having back pain for the first time after age 50, or if you have a history of cancer, osteoporosis, steroid use, or drug or alcohol abuse. (mayoclinic.org)
- Acute pain is part of a healthy healing process. (selfgrowth.com)
- Chronic pain is more debilitating than acute pain, since the impact on daily life is long term. (selfgrowth.com)
- The analgesic efficacy of opioids for acute back pain is inferred from evidence in other acute pain conditions. (bmj.com)
- Some acute pain syndromes can become more serious if left untreated. (daviddarling.info)
- Low back pain may be classified by duration as acute (pain lasting less than 6 weeks), sub-chronic (6 to 12 weeks), or chronic (more than 12 weeks). (wikipedia.org)