Back pain that Tylenol and ibuprofen can’t get rid of may require alternative treatment such as targeted exercises, prescription medications, or surgery. For many, back pain is an occasional annoyance ...

Researchers have conducted several research reviews into medications for back pain. They found some may be more effective than others. Back pain is a common condition with many possible causes. People ...

The American College of Physicians now officially says to start with other therapies as opposed to medication for back pain. The group's new guidelines recommend massage, superficial heat, spinal ...

(CREDIT: iStock Images) They studied 26,414 patients prescribed gabapentin for chronic low back pain, comparing them to an equal number who did not use the drug. This study covered patient records ...

In a new study, older adults who received acupuncture had less pain and better mobility than those who got medication or physical therapy. A new clinical trial in older adults finds that acupuncture ...