Narcotics and Diagnostics in Chronic Neck Pain Treatment
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Narcotics and diagnostics overused in treatment of chronic neck pain, study finds
sciencedaily.com — “In a new study, researchers report that narcotics and diagnostic testing are overused in treating chronic neck pain. Their findings indicate clinicians may overlook more effective treatments for neck pain, such as therapeutic exercise. According to reviews cited in the study, evidence to support the effectiveness of therapeutic exercise in treating chronic neck pain is good, yet only 53% of subjects were prescribed such exercise. This information was based upon reported data from a representativ” View full resource at sciencedaily.com
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Researchers at Duke report that narcotics and tests overused in treating chronic neck pain. http://tinyurl.com/24a8mm9
Narcotics and diagnostics overused in treatment of chronic neck pain | e! Science News
esciencenews.com — “Duke University and University of North Carolina (UNC) researchers report in the November issue of Arthritis Care & Research that narcotics and diagnostic testing are overused in treating chronic neck pain. Their findings indicate clinicians may overlook more effective treatments for neck pain, such as therapeutic exercise. According to reviews cited in the study, evidence to support the effectiveness of therapeutic exercise in treating chronic neck pain is good, yet only 53% ” View full resource at esciencenews.com
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Narcotics overused for chronic neck pain: study - Health - CBC News
cbc.ca — “Narcotics and diagnostic tests are overused for chronic neck pain, a U.S. study suggests.” View full resource at cbc.ca
Most Recently Shared on October 28, 2010 at 10:52 am By:
TherapyGirl5 Therapist and Physical Therapist
Effective treatment for chronic neck pain not happening. #physicaltherapy & specific exercise helpful, narcotics not: http://bit.ly/bcj4Ui
Unproven treatments are overused to treat neck pain - - Drug Topics
drugtopics.modernmedicine.com — “Diagnostic testing, narcotics, and questionable treatment modalities appear to be overused for chronic neck pain, while effective treatments such as therapeutic exercise appear to be underused, according to a study in the November issue of Arthritis Care & Research, HealthDay News reported.” View full resource at drugtopics.modernmedicine.com
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infospine.net — “Reliable patient education is necessary for individuals who suffer from back pain, neck pain, and a range of spinal disorders. Below you can learn about causes, diagnosis, treatments, diagnostic studies, and surgical treatments.” View full resource at infospine.net
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