Back Pain Archive

Back pain risk factors you can change

Published July 20, 2021

Pain

Is my kidney causing my back pain?

Published July 1, 2021

People commonly think back pain comes from the kidney, but it's more likely due to a muscle- or spine-related problem. When pain is related to the kidney, the pain is higher up in the back, and the symptoms are different, such as a fever and waves of intense pain rather than a steady ache.

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Take on chronic pain where it lives

Published July 1, 2021

Chronic pain conditions are common in older adults. Managing pain at home can be as important as working with a doctor. There are numerous options for at-home pain management, including online workout programs, cognitive behavioral therapy programs, online support groups, and apps. Recognizing that you can take steps to decrease chronic pain is crucial to success.

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Chronic inflammation and your joints

Published July 1, 2021

The immune system sometimes launches a chronic inflammatory response in certain joints. That leads to pain, stiffness, and joint damage known as inflammatory arthritis. It’s usually unknown what triggers the conditions. Types of inflammatory arthritis include rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and psoriatic arthritis. Treatments include medications, such as biologic or nonbiologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), and lifestyle habits, such as exercising, avoiding processed foods, reducing stress, not smoking, and getting enough sleep. Wearing a splint or brace on affected joints and seeking physical therapy may also help ease pain.

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Are home pain relief gadgets safe for use?

Published July 1, 2021

It’s best to talk to one’s doctor before buying a pain relief gadget. The product may not work, it may cost a lot of money, it might be dangerous, or it might encourage the user to delay medical treatment. Some high-tech pain relief devices may be effective for some people, such as a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) machine. And some low-tech devices may also help relieve pain, such as foam rollers, handheld massagers, and heat or cold packs.

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High-intensity walking may reduce leg pain from artery disease

Published July 1, 2021

Peripheral artery disease is a circulatory problem in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the limbs and often cause leg pain from walking. A new study found that a high-intensity walking program that causes some discomfort may improve walking performance.

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Treating a pinched nerve

Published June 26, 2021

Diseases & Conditions

Careful! Scary health news can be harmful to your health

Published June 17, 2021

A news story about a worrisome or life-threatening ailment might get you thinking about your own health, especially if you happen to have some of the same symptoms. But dramatic or unusual medical stories can bias your thinking and even negatively affect your health decision-making.

Diseases & Conditions

Shaking off shingles

Updated June 14, 2021

Shingles is a painful neurological condition that is more likely to attack as people age. Left untreated, it can increase risk for chronic pain, blindness, and other long-term health problems.

Healthy aging and longevity

What you can do to keep old ailments from coming back to haunt you

Updated June 14, 2021

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Back Pain Archive

Articles

Back pain risk factors you can change

Is my kidney causing my back pain?

Take on chronic pain where it lives

Chronic inflammation and your joints

Are home pain relief gadgets safe for use?

High-intensity walking may reduce leg pain from artery disease

Treating a pinched nerve

Careful! Scary health news can be harmful to your health

Shaking off shingles

What you can do to keep old ailments from coming back to haunt you

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