Back Pain Articles A-Z
Analgesic back pain medications, such as aspirin and acetaminophen, are designed specifically to reduce pain. This eMedTV article discusses the types of prescribed and over-the-counter back pain medications that are used as a treatment for back pain.
Current areas of back pain research are discussed in this eMedTV article. Back pain research scientists are focusing on different drugs to treat back pain, different ways to manage back pain, and comparison of surgical versus non-surgical treatment.
Common non-surgical chronic back pain treatment options include hot or cold packs, exercise, and medications. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at the various back pain treatment options, including complementary and alternative therapy.
Back surgery is only used when other treatments have failed or if back pain is caused by a tumor, an infection, or a nerve root problem. This eMedTV article describes why people may need back surgery, such as those with a herniated disc or sciatica.