- About 20% of people around the world live with chronic pain.
- One of the most common types of chronic pain is chronic back pain.
- Previous research shows behavioral modification techniques like meditation and cognitive behavioral therapy are helpful treatment options for this condition.
- Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus provide new evidence supporting the effectiveness of brain-based treatments for chronic back pain.
Chronic pain can occur in any part of the body. One of the most common types of this condition is chronic back pain.
A recent study by researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus provides new evidence supporting the effectiveness of brain-based treatments for chronic back pain.
This study was recently published in the journal
An estimated
A study in 2019 found that
Treatment options for chronic back pain include medications, physical therapy, acupuncture, epidural steroid injections, and surgery. Previous research also shows
Chronic back pain can occur anywhere in the
There are many reasons why chronic back pain may occur, including:
Symptoms of chronic back pain include:
- pain (mild to intense), aching, and/or burning that does not go away
- pain that extends to the legs, hips, buttocks, and/or past the knees
- swelling in the back
- difficulty urinating
- fever
- unintended weight loss
Over the past few years, researchers have…
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