Pain that lingers or worsens is usually a signal to see a doctor. Medical professionals, however, don’t always diagnose the problem correctly in the initial visit. Chronic pain sufferers, in particular, may want to get a second opinion. Researchers at Johns Hopkins have reported that 40 to 80 percent of chronic-pain patients are misdiagnosed. Being… Continue reading Bothered by Chronic Pain? Its Source May Surprise You
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A Non-Surgical Option for Back Pain
A new image-guided pulsed radiofrequency treatment for low back pain and sciatica appears to be making most patients pain-free, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Low back pain is an extremely common problem that affects at least 80 percent of the population at some… Continue reading A Non-Surgical Option for Back Pain
Women’s Pain Is Often Mismanaged
Despite the variety of effective treatments, and the number of physicians who specialize in treating pain, women often suffer unnecessarily from conditions ranging from backaches to pain after cancer surgery. Women also frequently try to manage their pain with medications that may be ineffective and possibly harmful. Those are the findings of a review of… Continue reading Women’s Pain Is Often Mismanaged