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Medical Marijuana for Chronic Pain

Medical marijuana for chronic pain and other medical conditions is promising, according to an IOM report. Learn about medical marijuana, how its used for chronic pain, and about efforts to decriminalize marijuana for medical patients. Medical marijuana is a hot issue.

Cox-2 Inhibitors Compared with Opioids

There are several types of medications commonly prescribed for chronic back and neck pain. This article compares two of them -- Cox-2 inhibitors and opioids.

School Scoliosis Screening Programs

Should schools screen kids for scoliosis? Learn the pros and cons about school scoliosis screening programs.

The Difference between a Sign and a Symptom of Back Pain

The Difference between a sign and a symptom lies in who is making the determination, and the subjectivity vs the objectivity of the back, neck or chronic pain.

Spinal Cord Stimulator

Spinal cord stiimulators, also known as neurostimulators are used for chronic back pain conditions. Because spinal cord stimulation and neurostimulators are an invasive pain management strategy, weighing the risks and benefits can help in the decision to try this therapy.

Children and Chronic Pain

A void in clinical research studies in the area of pediatrics is often quite frustrating for children who suffer with chronic pain.