Despite the risks associated with opioid use, they’re commonly prescribed as a first-line treatment for acute lower back and neck pain. Researchers have found that, compared to opioids, a placebo is ...

Opioid pain-relieving medicines are not more effective than a placebo in relieving acute back and neck pain and may even cause harm, according to a world-first trial led by the University of Sydney.

(CNN) — Opioid medications are one of the most typically prescribed treatments for the worldwide problem of low back pain — but they might not work, a new study has found. (CNN) — Opioid medications ...

Low-back pain and neck pain are common, and the associated health burden is substantial — both economically and in terms of years lived with disability. Although opioid analgesics are not generally ...

Immediate pain reductions were noted among patients in the ED after receiving acupuncture for acute musculoskeletal pain.

‘Rather than bending the neck forward or tucking the chin, the aim is to draw the head straight back over the shoulders, ...

A chiropractor may help relieve your neck pain, but it’s essential to talk with a doctor about the possible risks and benefits. Like all types of pain, neck pain and stiffness can significantly affect ...

Opioid medications are one of the most typically prescribed treatments for the worldwide problem of low back pain — but they might not work, a new study has found. Experiencing pain in the neck and ...