SAN DIEGO, California (Reuters Health) - Nerve blocks, commonly given to patients with low back pain, don't seem to reduce pain, improve mood or cut the use of analgesic medications, a researcher ...

Each September is Pain Awareness Month. It is an opportunity to recognize the needs of the millions of people who live with chronic pain. According to the U.S. Pain Foundation, more than 51 million ...

Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks performed by emergency practitioners are safe and effective for acute pain management and could form a crucial part of multimodal pain management in the emergency ...

Back pain may be common with age and deskbound lives, but when it is accompanied by numbness or weakness, doctors warn it ...

Lower back and hip pain is common. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 619 million people live with lower back pain and it’s the leading cause of disability worldwide. But ...

If you’ve experienced sciatica before, you know the stubborn pain can ruin your whole week. Sciatica is a type of back pain that occurs when there’s pressure on the sciatic nerve, which extends from ...

Dr. Steven C. Ludwig answers the question: 'Low Back Pain And Weak Reflexes?' — -- Question: I Have Low Back Pain And Was Told My Reflexes Are Weak. What Does That Mean? Answer: Reflex tests are ...

Common causes of lower back pain in females include muscle strain, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), endometriosis, and painful periods. Treatments include rest, medications, and surgery. Back pain affects ...

Pelvic and lower back pain can occur at the same time for many reasons, ranging from arthritis to infections. If your pain is severe or lasts more than a few days, it’s important to see your doctor.