A new scientific review found that only nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen were consistently effective for treating acute low back pain. Five treatments, ...

Explore the latest evidence from UNSW Sydney and NeuRA on non-drug, non-surgical treatments for acute and chronic low back pain (LBP). Based on a Cochrane review of over 97,000 participants, discover ...

Neuropathic pain can significantly impact quality of life. A new study by the International Association for the Study of Pain ’s (IASP) Neuropathic Pain Special Interest Group (NeuPSIG) has ...

Spinal cord stimulators are electrical devices that are surgically implanted in the body to treat long-term pain. They have a battery pack and leads that deliver electrical impulses directly to the ...

Despite growing off-label use, ketamine and related NMDA blockers show no reliable evidence of easing chronic pain, highlighting the urgent need for safer and more effective treatments. Review: ...

A new review of the evidence finds that only a handful of common remedies provide a modest benefit for acute or chronic back pain. Reading time 4 minutes If you’ve ever had trouble recovering from a ...

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that involves inserting fine needles into specific pressure points on the body to stimulate healing. While the exact way acupuncture works is ...

A type of psychotherapy called cognitive functional therapy (CFT) could help give people with chronic low back pain lasting relief for at least three years. This is the conclusion of a study led by ...