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			<title><![CDATA[Clinical Trials for Degenerative Disc Disease]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Clinical trials related to degenerative disc disease are listed.  Clinical trials are search studies that seek to improve and advance medical care.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Clinical Trials for Back Pain]]></title>
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			<title><![CDATA[Types of Spinal Fractures]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The type of spinal fracture you have determines the treatment you receive. There are many ways to classify fractures, and this article goes through the typically used classifications.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Clinical Trials for Osteoporosis]]></title>
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			<title><![CDATA[Clinical Trials for Spinal Fractures]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[If you have a spinal fracture or fractures, you may qualify to participate in a clinical trial.  You can get expert treatment at a leading medical facility if you qualify.  Find out more here.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Percutaneous Discectomy]]></title>
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			<title><![CDATA[Cervical Sports Injuries: The Stinger]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[A stinger, sometimes called a burner, is an injury that occurs when the head or neck is hit to one side causing the shoulder to be pulled in the opposite direction.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Three-Step Program for Chronic Low Back Pain]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[In many cases of chronic pain, an early and aggressive treatment plan produces the best results.  A chiropractor describes a three-step approach, including spinal manipulation and exercises, to help relieve ongoing pain.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Medication and Treatment of Acute Low Back Pain]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[There are different types of medications used to treat lower back pain.  During the acute phase, medications work to lessen pain and inflammation.  A physician discusses many of the commonly prescribed drugs in detail, even considering the cost.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Acetaminophen in the Treatment of Acute Low Back Pain]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[In low back pain, acetaminophen can be effectively utilized as an analgesic.  It does not, however, offer patients other desirable effects against inflammation or muscle spasm.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) in the Treatment of Acute Low Back Pain]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[In single doses, most of the NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are more effective analgesics (painkillers) than a single dose of acetaminophen or aspirin.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Muscle Relaxants in the Treatment of Acute Low Back Pain]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The muscle relaxing properties of "muscle relaxants" arise not from direct activity at the muscular or neuromuscular junction level but rather from an inhibition of more central polysynaptic neuronal (nerve cells that end in synapses) events.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Opioids in the Treatment of Acute Low Back Pain]]></title>
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			<title><![CDATA[Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Acute Low Back Pain]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[As potent anti-inflammatory agents, oral steroids represent a theorectically useful agent in the treatment of patients with radiculopathy due to local inflammation secondary to disc injury or herniation.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Colchicine in the Treatment of Acute Low Back Pain]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Colchicine has been regarded by some as the  most powerful anti-inflammatory agent known to man.  Learn how this medication is used to treat acute low back pain.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Anti-depressant Medication Used to Treat Low Back Pain]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Anti-depressant medication has been found to alleviate the pain associated with osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, and other musculoskeletal conditions.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Conclusion:  Acute Low Back Pain and Medication]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Proper selection of pain medication and a positive response can help the patient progress through rehabilitation and avoid the development of a more chronic condition.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[SpineUniverse Named “Best Healthcare Online Media Brand” Finalist by MM&M]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[For the second year in a row, SpineUniverse was named a finalist for Best Healthcare Online Media Brand by MM&M.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Patient Experience Survey Sweepstakes]]></title>
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			<title><![CDATA[Autumn: The Season to Shape Up]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[There are aspects of fall that encourage physical activity and healthy eating, which help alleviate back pain. Seasonal autumn produce and outdoor exercise are two ways to stay in shape this fall season. Article has exercise and diet tips.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Types of Chronic Pain]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Chronic pain has two main categories: pain that comes from injured nerves (neuropathic pain) and pain that comes from anything besides the nerves (nociceptive pain). Includes examples of each type of chronic pain.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Symptoms of Spinal Stenosis]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The symptoms of spinal stenosis depend on "where" the spinal cord or nerve pathways are narrowed.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Anatomy of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The joints in your body: that's what you have to know to understand the anatomy of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA). Learn about the parts of joints, including how cartilage helps your bones move more easily (especially important to know for JRA).]]></description>
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			<description><![CDATA[Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is more common among girls, but it does affect boys, too.  Fortunately, severe cases aren’t as prevalent as smaller, more manageable curves.  Read how abnormal curves in the spine are diagnosed and treated.]]></description>
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			<description><![CDATA[Bone spurs and bony overgrowths are also known as osteophytes. Osteophytes are extra bone the body produces and deposits in an arthritic joint to stop its movement.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Physical Therapy: Questions and Answers]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Biofeedback is an alternative treatment where a patient is trained to control physiological functions and repress pain.]]></description>
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