According to the largest randomized trial of its kind, acupuncture can help people with chronic low back pain feel less bothered by their symptoms and function better in their daily activities. But the SPINE (Stimulating Points to Investigate Needling Efficacy) trial raises questions about how the ancient practice actually works. Compared to the group that… [Continue Reading]
Immune Cell Possible Culprit in Low Back Pain Associated With Herniated Discs
June 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
An immune cell known to cause chronic inflammation in autoimmune disorders has been identified as a possible culprit in low back pain associated with herniated discs. The finding implicates the cytokine molecule interleukin-17, and supports the burgeoning theory that an immune response plays a significant role in disc disease, says William J. Richardson, an orthopedic… [Continue Reading]