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Glossary Definitions beginning with the letter O.

Off-Label Prescribing

Off-label prescribing for relief of back pain or neck pain comes with its own set of warnings. Off-label prescribing of anti-depressants such as Elavil, aka Amitriptyline, or anti-convulsants are sometimes given to spine patients to help control chronic back or neck pain.

OTC - Over-the-Counter Medication

OTC - over the counter - medications are very common. Find out what over the counter, or OTC, medication is.

Nocioceptor

Nocioceptors carry information about pain and irritation to the brain.

Origin of Muscle

The origin of the muscle defined.

Osteoporosis

Definition of Osteoporosis

Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a branch of medicine developed by Andrew Taylor Still. The D.O., or Osteopathy uses their hands to diagnose and treat illness based on imbalances present in the musculoskeletal system

Opioids for Pain Management

Find out what opioids are and why they are the most effective medication for pain managment

Orthostatic Hypotension

Definition of the term orthostatic hypotension
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