In the last few years, what we used to refer to as cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) has been renamed to degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM). DCM is a progressive spine condition […]
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Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic condition that is characterized by widespread pain, decreased pain threshold, fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive dysfunction, and other somatic symptoms. FM patients are typically provided a […]
Low back and neck pain, when combined, account for much of the individual disability and tremendous healthcare expenditure globally. It is therefore necessary to continually evaluate the effective management and […]
Radicular low back pain is type of neuropathic pain, characterized by a nerve root lesion leading to radiating ipsilateral lower extremity symptoms. Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant and anti-epileptic medication which […]
Low back pain (LBP) is a common condition which affects approximately 40% of people worldwide at some time during their lives. LBP often results in physical disability and contributes to […]
Tension type headache (TTH) is a primary headache characterized by a bilateral pattern, with pain reported as pressing or tightening in quality, of mild to moderate intensity, and lasting minutes […]
Benzodiazepines are a class of psychoactive medications that are increasingly prescribed for patients with low back pain and commonly used in patients with radicular low back pain. However, because of […]
Low back pain remains one of the most disabling conditions worldwide, with substantial socioeconomic consequences. A major consideration in treating low back pain is the use of pharmacological interventions such […]
Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) is a cost effective and safe treatment, and as a result it is included in almost all clinical practice guidelines and practice recommendations for low back […]
Spinal disorders are one of the most disabling and costly health issues and sometimes, surgery is necessary. A growing body of research suggests that physical and psychological factors are associated […]