Dear Doctor: What is Polymyalgia rheumatica, and how is it treated?
It's a disease that is most common in people in their 70s, more common in women, and almost never seen below the age of 50.
Spinal cord stimulation holds promise for chronic pain
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for treatment of chronic pain in the back and/or lower extremities is associated with greater ...
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How I Got to the Bottom of My Sciatica Pain in My Back and Leg
The pain started in waves in my lower back and travelled down my left thigh as I worked bent over my laptop on my couch—the ...
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Yoga may help reduce lower-back pain, study says
Regular practice of yoga can reduce lower-back pain, improve sleep and lessen reliance on pain medication, according to a study conducted by Cleveland Clinic researchers. The randomized clinical ...
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Sitting at a desk all day? Try these three stretches to relieve hip and lower-back pain
One such issue: pain in the hips and lower back, which is caused by a number of factors. “The hip itself is really complex and there are a number of different muscles that cross over the hip ...
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Will an ovarian cyst cause back pain?
Yes, an ovarian cyst can cause back pain. It does not always happen, but it can if the cyst is large and pressing on other organs or tissues. It is advisable for those with persistent pain to ask ...