Experts recommend against injections for some back pain

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Experts recommend against injections for some back pain

Credit: gaga vastard via Getty Images Spine injections offer little, or no pain relief for certain kinds of chronic back pain compared to sham injections, a panel of international experts has found. They strongly recommend against the use of the procedures, such as epidural steroid injections and nerve blocks, for people living with chronic back pain that lasts least 3 months and is not associated with cancer, infection or inflammatory arthritis…

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The injections do not help – no matter whether in the muscle, the nerves or in the vertebral canal. Nevertheless, doctors use this form of treatment more frequently; the need of the patients is great.

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Injections for back pain not such a good idea, say experts

If you're thinking of getting an injection for back pain, you might want to think again. A panel of experts has examined the practice, found serious issues with its use – including financial gain – and issued strong recommendations to avoid it.Continue ReadingCategory: Chronic Pain, Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: Chronic pain, Back Pain, Spinal, Pain, Nerves