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Acute low back pain remains one of the most common reasons for a healthcare visit. Try these 10 questions on a new analysis of risk factors and diagnosis. 

Acute Low Back Pain: 10 Questions on Risk Factors, Diagnosis 

Pain specialist Steven King, MD, highlights a new review that looks at the complex, bidirectional relationship between sleep disturbance and chronic pain. 

Sleep Disorders and Chronic Pain 

To redefine the word "pain," the IASP invited ethicists and philosophers to assist in the process. A one-time IASP taxonomy task force member highlights the process. 


A New Definition for "Pain" 

Slideshows

SAMPLE: Based on current research, what is the prevalence of fibromyalgia in the general population? Plus 11 more questions on fibromyalgia and chronic pain.

Risk Factors for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Widespread Pain: A 12-question Quiz

The new joint guideline recommends topical NSAIDs as first-line therapy for treating acute pain from non-low back musculoskeletal injuries in adults.

New Guideline from ACP, AAFP on Treating Acute Musculoskeletal Pain in Adults

All makers of opioid and opioid use disorder medications must revise labels to recommend discussion and coprescribing of naloxone. 

FDA Requires Opioid Class Label Change to Promote Naloxone Discussion 

Results of a new study show yoga and physical therapy can be beneficial treatment options for adults with chronic low back pain.

Study: Yoga, Physical Therapy Can Benefit Adults with Chronic Low Back Pain

Galt Pharmaceuticals announced FDA approval of Orphengesic Forte (orphenadrine citrate, aspirin, caffeine), to treat acute mild to moderate pain. 

FDA Approves New Nonopioid Analgesic for Mild/Moderate Musculoskeletal Pain  

The AHRQ evaluates nonopioid medications including NSAIDs, gabapentinoids, antidepressants, and cannabinoids for efficacy in treatment of chronic noncancer pain.  

Nonopioid Medications for Chronic Pain: An AHRQ Update 

The FDA recently approved an implantable neurostimulation system for the treatment of chronic low back pain.