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A photo of a woman receiving shortwave diathermy for lower back pain.

Graded Sensorimotor Retraining Improved Chronic Low Back Pain

Randomized trial shows that guided movement sessions can lessen pain

A photo of a bottle of Rinvoq over an x-ray image of ankylosing spondylitis

Trial: Rinvoq Effective for Biologic-Refractory Ankylosing Spondylitis

Data helped drug to gain recent label expansion

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Cannabis Linked to Less Opioid Use in Back Pain, Osteoarthritis

Usage fell by almost 40% in 6 months, although it's not clear if medical pot was the reason

A bottle and tablet of Rinvoq (upadacitinib) over an x-ray image of a spine with ankylosing spondylitis

Rinvoq Shows Promise in Spine Disease

1-year results in ankylosing spondylitis demonstrate efficacy for JAK inhibitor upadacitinib

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Oral JAK 1 Inhibitor Eases Spine Inflammation in Ankylosing Spondylitis

Treatment with filgotinib resulted in significant improvements compared with placebo

Bags of fentanyl tablets seized by the Drug Enforcement Agency

ED Docs Split Over Fentanyl Analogue Schedule 1 Extension

Will it save lives or prevent drug users from seeking help?

A computer rendering of a human pelvis and spine, the sacroiliac joints and spine are highlighted in red

Delayed Diagnosis Common in Spinal Ailment

Typical 7-year delay after symptom onset leaves patients at risk for irreversible damage

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NSAID Allergies May Boost Risk for Opioid Use Disorder

These patients might benefit from targeted allergy evaluation

NSAIDs over a pregnant woman holding a white tablet and glass of water above FDA WARNING

FDA Warns Against NSAIDs in Pregnancy After 20 Weeks

Risk of kidney complications and low amniotic fluids may jeopardize fetus

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Pulsed RF Therapy Reduces Pain

Mechanism of action pursued in meta-analysis

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Falls Blamed for Pain Relief Device Failure

Damage found while testing after patient complains of pain recurrence

ASIPP over a close up photo of a senior man's pained face with a tear falling

Novel Form of Muscle Relaxant Shows Benefit

Tolperisone may help pain from acute back spasms without causing drowsiness

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Muscle Relaxer Rx Doubled Over 12-Year Span

Spike in prescriptions among older adults particularly concerning, researchers note

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Queen Guitarist's Agonizing May

Sciatica + "small heart attack" = trying time for Brian May

An x-ray image of a man鈥檚 spine with ankylosing spondylitis

IL-17A Blockers Succeed in Spine Disease

Secukinumab and ixekizumab best placebo for ankylosing spondylitis

A mature woman in her kitchen experiencing back pain

Postmenopausal Low Back Pain: Is Lack of Vitamin D the Problem?

Finding "speaks to the importance of avoiding severe vitamin D deficiency states"

A close up of an elderly woman shaking some aspirin out of a bottle into her hand

More Evidence That Aspirin Can Stave Off Death

PLCO follow-up data support protective effect

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Finally, a Cure for the Common Cold... and Back Pain!

The antidote to your Press-Ganey blues

American Pain Society Goes Belly Up

Opioid lawsuit costs prompt membership to approve bankruptcy filing

In Spine Disease, One Clear Risk Factor for Relapse

Most occurred after treatment withdrawal among patients on infliximab

Pain: Yes, There's an App for That

But meta-analysis suggests benefit is just a few tenths of a point on standard 0-10 scale

Opioids, Benzos Affect Spinal Cord Stimulation Test

Patients on sedatives reported less reduction in pain in screening trials

Gabapentin Plus Opioids for Chronic Pain?

Small study shows no superiority over opioids alone

Whole-Body Cyrotherapy Caused Cold Burn Injury

Trendy treatment never FDA-approved for health benefits

Radiofrequency Pulses End Back Pain

Probes guided to herniated disk appears to enhance pain relief and healing

NSAIDs OK for Certain High-Risk Groups?

No obvious harm seen in HTN, HF, or chronic kidney disease

Repeat CRP Tests If Spine Disease Uncertain

Post-hoc analysis of patients with axial spondyloarthritis

Mumps and Boosters; Ecigs and Quitting: It's PodMed Double T!

This week's topics include sinusitis treatment, low back pain management, waning mumps immunity, and e-cigarettes and quitting attempts

Sensitivity Heightened with Chronic Low Back Pain

Catastrophizing is also a common feature

Are Statins Behind Some Back Problems?

Claims data suggest association, but cardiologists urge caution

Pre-TKA Opioid Script Predicts Post-Op Prescription

Especially prevalent after 6 months post-op

Denervation Tx Helps Patients With Discogenic Back Pain

Biacuplasty plus conventional treatment provided relief in trial

Prednisone Offers Modest Relief in Sciatica

Oral steroids are commonly used but without much supporting evidence.

Separating Spondyloarthritis From Back Pain Still Problematic

Spinal MRI criteria don't help differentiate SpA from nonspecific pain.

FDA Panel Wants Safer Epidural Steroid Shots

Majority votes to end epidural injections with "particulate" steroids.

FDA Advisers Tackle Epidural Steroid Shots

Focus on adverse neurologic effects.

Humira Benefits Persist in Spine Disease

Anti-TNF treatment efficacy maintained at 3 years in axial spondyloarthritis.

Now What? DEA Tosses Tramadol in Schedule IV

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) scheduled tramadol as a Schedule IV substance -- whats the big fuss about tramadol that led to this decision by the DEA?

How To Tell Fake Neck Pain From Real: The Pain Medicine News Report

A regular update on what鈥檚 new in surgery from our friends at Pain Medicine News.

Medtronic's Infuse Moves From Operating Room to Courtroom

An investigative series by 麻豆传媒/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has been tracking the spinal fusion device called Infuse in a 4-year-long series and now reports how a flawed FDA system for device approval may have led to a long string of adverse events culminating in thousands of liability suits.

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