Back Pain

Nonwhite patients who overuse opioids are given nonpharmacologic alternatives less often

Australian primary care docs love to order scans, just like their American counterparts

Australian trial finds no difference in pain scores over 6 weeks

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Benefits appear durable for patients in a long-term extension

More good news for novel biologic

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Nondrug therapies increased markedly in wake of 2016 CDC guidance

Randomized trial shows that guided movement sessions can lessen pain

Data helped drug to gain recent label expansion

Most report they don't receive necessary accommodations at critical point in career path

Physical therapy should be considered early on in the treatment conversation

"Choosing Wisely" may finally be having an impact

Randomized trial gives popular therapy a boost