Medicare to cover acupuncture for chronic low back pain
As part of CMS' efforts to address the opioid crisis, the agency announced Jan. 21 that Medicare will cover acupuncture for people with chronic low back pain.
Source: Becker's Hospital Review
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Researcher recommends exercise over painkillers for treating sciatica
When sciatica is more persistent, the best plan of attack is a targeted exercise and education program.
Source: MedicalXpress
Reasons for Revision Spine Surgery
Revision spine surgery may be deemed necessary by your doctor (or you) if you still have symptoms after the first procedure, or if you have new symptoms. But how do you know if you really need that 2nd back surgery? Check this list to start your research.
Source: Verywell Health
3 easy deskside stretches to keep muscle pain at bay
If you're not taking regular breaks to move around during your workday, your muscles may rebel after being scrunched in your desk chair hour after hour.
Source: MedicalXpress
Posterior Disc Bulge vs. Herniated Disc
Revision spine surgery may be deemed necessary by your doctor (or you) if you still have symptoms after the first procedure, or if you have new symptoms. But how do you know if you really need that 2nd back surgery? Check this list to start your research.
Source: Verywell Health