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- Paducah Sun Looks At Two Local Doctors Who Write Many Prescriptions For Painkillers; Such Local Data Are Easily Available
The Paducah Sun has used some easily available information about two local doctors to shine a local light on their heavy prescribing of opioids. The story by Laurel Black begins, "As narcotic painkiller abuse has drawn more public attention, two Paducah...
- Pain And Fever Reducer Acetaminophen, Most-used Drug In U.s., Is Found To Reduce Positive Emotions And Reduce Psychological Pain
Ohio State University researchers discovered a new side effect of acetaminophen, a leading over-the-counter pain reliever: it also blunts positive emotions. Other research revealed that it helps reduce psychological pain. The drug has been used in the...
- Study Finds Tylenol And Rest Not Best Remedy For An Aching Back; Movement, Breathing And A Strong Body Is The Answer
Tylenol and rest as a cure for back pain is a thing of the past, instead the preferred treatment is to keep moving, according to a news release from the Saint Louis University Medical Center. Seventy-five percent of people experience at least one episode...
- Alternative Medicine Can Help Patients Manage Chronic Pain
Patients can turn to health practices like meditation, massage, yoga and acupuncture rather than pills to help manage their chronic pain, says Dr. Josephine Briggs, director of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine at the National...
- Easing Pain Requires Science And Art
Once considered nothing more than a symptom of a larger problem, pain today is acknowledged to be the so-called fifth vital sign. Doctors now believe pain is not only an indicator of a patient's health, but also a real impediment to full recovery....
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Chiropractors cite research recommending 'conservative treatments' for low-back pain before prescribing painkillers
Recent research has questioned the effectiveness of acetaminophen for the treatment of spinal pain. In response, the American Chiropractic Association recommends that patients and health-care providers take a conservative approach to back pain. According to a study published in the British Medical Journal, the commonly administered painkiller isn't helpful for diminishing low-back pain.
According to a report released by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Kentucky ranks among the top five states for opiate painkiller prescriptions written per 100 people, Deborah Highland reports for the Bowling Green Daily News.
"Research supports the use of more conservative treatments as a first-line defense against pain," said ACA President Anthony Hamm. "This sensible approach not only reduces healthcare costs but may also help some patients avoid riskier treatments altogether," he said in a news release that has exercise tips, posture recommendations and injury prevention techniques to help people maintain healthy backs throughout life.
According to a report released by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Kentucky ranks among the top five states for opiate painkiller prescriptions written per 100 people, Deborah Highland reports for the Bowling Green Daily News.
"Research supports the use of more conservative treatments as a first-line defense against pain," said ACA President Anthony Hamm. "This sensible approach not only reduces healthcare costs but may also help some patients avoid riskier treatments altogether," he said in a news release that has exercise tips, posture recommendations and injury prevention techniques to help people maintain healthy backs throughout life.
- Paducah Sun Looks At Two Local Doctors Who Write Many Prescriptions For Painkillers; Such Local Data Are Easily Available
The Paducah Sun has used some easily available information about two local doctors to shine a local light on their heavy prescribing of opioids. The story by Laurel Black begins, "As narcotic painkiller abuse has drawn more public attention, two Paducah...
- Pain And Fever Reducer Acetaminophen, Most-used Drug In U.s., Is Found To Reduce Positive Emotions And Reduce Psychological Pain
Ohio State University researchers discovered a new side effect of acetaminophen, a leading over-the-counter pain reliever: it also blunts positive emotions. Other research revealed that it helps reduce psychological pain. The drug has been used in the...
- Study Finds Tylenol And Rest Not Best Remedy For An Aching Back; Movement, Breathing And A Strong Body Is The Answer
Tylenol and rest as a cure for back pain is a thing of the past, instead the preferred treatment is to keep moving, according to a news release from the Saint Louis University Medical Center. Seventy-five percent of people experience at least one episode...
- Alternative Medicine Can Help Patients Manage Chronic Pain
Patients can turn to health practices like meditation, massage, yoga and acupuncture rather than pills to help manage their chronic pain, says Dr. Josephine Briggs, director of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine at the National...
- Easing Pain Requires Science And Art
Once considered nothing more than a symptom of a larger problem, pain today is acknowledged to be the so-called fifth vital sign. Doctors now believe pain is not only an indicator of a patient's health, but also a real impediment to full recovery....