WHO releases lower back pain guideline The document, the first of its kind to be released by the WHO, considers 37 different interventions for the management of chronic lower back pain.
Time to consider a skeletal muscle relaxant? SPONSORED: Orphenadrine has been shown to be effective on painful muscle spasm, in comparison to placebo.
Opioids ineffective for acute low back or neck pain: Study The commonly prescribed medication may even result in worse pain, researchers from the University of Sydney have found.
Uncertainty surrounding analgesic use for back pain Research shows low confidence for most medicines prescribed for acute lower back pain, with experts recommending a ‘cautious approach’.
‘Active approach’ aims to break the cycle of lower back pain GPs have been identified as crucial communicators of a new standard for treating the problem, which generates $4.8 billion in annual healthcare costs.
Trial helps reduce ED opioid interventions for back pain While the research was based in emergency departments, its findings also provide insights into pain management in general practice.
Do antidepressants help for treatment of back pain and osteoarthritis? A study examining the efficacy and safety of this line of medicine compared with placebo indicates otherwise.
Soft tissue injuries to ‘soar’ as lockdown eases: Expert But that does not mean injured patients have to stop exercising.
Remaining active best outcome for low back pain In the second of a series of HANDI updates, newsGP talks to the author of a recently updated intervention.
Preparing for asthma as the school year approaches The number of children presenting with asthma is likely to soon increase, with cases expected to triple during the first month of the school year.