States becoming stricter on use of opioids for back pain, other conditions

Patients with back pain nyc, neck pain and other chronic non-cancer conditions are complaining about stricter state regulations on how doctors prescribe opioids. The new laws are part of a growing trend of efforts to cut down on the number of accidental opioid-related deaths.

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Former president, current representative Arroyo recovering from spine surgery

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, former president of the Philippines and current representative of Pampanga, is recovering from a series of spine surgeries intended to treat neck pain caused by a pinched nerve.

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Caudal epidural shots may be effective for herniated discs of lumbar spine

Patients who have endured a herniated disc in their lumbar spine, as well as radiculitis that affects the legs, may benefit from caudal epidural shots.

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