It’s Time to Redefine Chronic Pain

It’s Time to Redefine Chronic Pain

March 7, 2023
Summary: Chronic pain differs significantly from acute pain. Therefore, health experts say that treatment approaches to chronic pain must also vary. Unlike acute pain, in which doctors mainly focus on anatomical changes in the body, chronic pain is worsened by psychological factors. In many cases,…

Antidepressants Do Not Help Much With Low Back Pain

Antidepressants Do Not Help Much With Low Back Pain

December 6, 2022
Summary: Doctors frequently use antidepressants to manage low back pain, especially if non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs fail to help. However, experts think that evidence in favor of antidepressant use for low back pain in men and women is weak, and most studies showing benefits were industry…

Sometimes Low Back Pain Could Be Due to Sacroiliac Joint

Sometimes Low Back Pain Could Be Due to Sacroiliac Joint

November 30, 2022
Summary: Low back pain is pretty common. Most people suffer from lower back pain due to sciatica, bulging disk or spine- disk degeneration. However, in some cases, low back pain may be due to sacroiliac joint issues. However, diagnosing sacroiliac joint pain is challenging, as…

Antidepressants Are Not Of Much Help In Back Pain And Osteoarthritis

Antidepressants Are Not Of Much Help In Back Pain And Osteoarthritis

September 26, 2022
Summary: The use of antidepressants for managing chronic pain issues like low back pain and osteoarthritis is increasing at an alarming rate. Even many clinical guidelines recommend their use. However, researchers say that evidence in favor of using these medications mostly comes from industry-sponsored trials.…