Pain

Exercise Helps Prevent Lower-Back Pain

Mar 30, 2016 · · Pain
Physical exercise reduced the incidence of lower-back pain (LBP) episodes by 35 percent, while other interventions had little effect, according to research published online Jan. 11, 2016 in JAMA Internal Medicine. The researchers reviewed results of 21 studies that examined the effectiveness of various methods designed to prevent episodes of … Read More

Relieve and Prevent Pain in Your Neck and Shoulders

Mar 29, 2016 · · Pain
Your shoulders ache, your neck hurts, and you feel pain across your upper back after sitting at a computer, driving a car, or engaging in any activity—such as knitting, reading, sewing, or chopping vegetables—during which you bend your shoulders, head, and neck forward. The culprit is likely to be your … Read More

Use Caution When Taking OTC Pain Medicines

Mar 29, 2016 · · Pain
When arthritis pain flares up, do you immediately reach for an over-the-counter (OTC) pain reliever? Millions of Americans rely on nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs – Advil®, Motrin®, Aleve®), aspirin or acetaminophen (Tylenol®) to self-treat aches and pains. Although these medicines can ease achy joints, taking too much of them can … Read More

Shoulder Replacement to Ease Pain and Improve Function

Mar 29, 2016 · · Pain
Hip and knee replacements are common surgeries for severe pain from osteoarthritis. But if your arthritic pain is in the shoulder, there’s a joint replacement option for you too. In fact, shoulder replacement surgery is on the rise, due in part to a newer replacement option. Until about 10 years … Read More

To Prevent Low Back Pain, Exercise Wins Out

Mar 29, 2016 · · Pain
Low back pain is extremely common and can occur for many reasons. Regardless of the underlying cause, exercise to improve strength and support often is recommended. This likely is the best course of action, according to new research. In a study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine (February 2016), … Read More

A Brief History of the Prescription Opioid Epidemic

Mar 29, 2016 · · Pain
The beginning of the crisis can be traced back to a 1999 Joint Commission on Health Care initiative that proclaimed “Pain as the fifth Vital Sign.” It standardized the use of the now familiar zero to 10 numeric pain scale. The need to treat pain, especially among older adults, was … Read More

The Opioid Epidemic and Seniors

Mar 29, 2016 · · Pain
When you hear the word “addict” it likely conjures images of ragged, young people hustling for dollars and sticking needles in their arms. While there is some truth to that stereotype, it’s equally true that older adults are now the largest group seeking treatment for prescription opioids and heroin. Researchers … Read More

Conquer Low Back Pain with a Mind-Body Program

Mar 28, 2016 · · Pain
Loss of independence and mobility is one of the most dreaded consequences of aging. Thus, preserving physical function in older age is critical to maintaining independence. Millions affected Chronic pain affects approximately 100 million adults in the United States and in many cases impacts their ability to function. Among adults … Read More

Hidden Causes of Hip and Back Pain

Mar 26, 2016 · · Pain
The sacroiliac joint, referred to as the SI joint, can be a significant but sometimes overlooked cause of back and hip pain. The SI joint connects the spine to the pelvis and contributes to spine stability. With age, degeneration occurs to all the joints but in particular to the hip … Read More

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