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Low Back Pain (Lumbago) Summary

Description: Acute or chronic pain in the lumbar or sacral regions, which may be associated with musculo-ligamentous SPRAINS AND STRAINS; INTERVERTEBRAL DISK DISPLACEMENT; and other conditions.

Also Known As: Lumbago; Lower Back Pain; Mechanical Low Back Pain; Back Pain, Low; Low Back Ache Show All >>

Networked: 2844 relevant articles (410 outcomes, 621 trials/studies) for this Disease

Key Drugs and Agents for Low Back Pain

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Steroids : 14 outcomes 6 studies in 50 results : IBA
  2. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (NSAIDs) : 12 outcomes 12 studies in 49 results : IBA
  3. Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) : 9 outcomes 18 studies in 48 results : FDA 409 Generic
  4. salicylhydroxamic acid (SHAM) : 9 outcomes 17 studies in 46 results : IBA
  5. Tramadol : 8 outcomes 16 studies in 31 results : FDA 28 Generic
  6. 3- (3- dimethylamino- 1- ethyl- 2- methylpropyl)phenol : 8 outcomes 8 studies in 12 results : FDA 1
  7. Oxycodone (Oxycontin) : 7 outcomes 15 studies in 22 results : FDA 79 Generic
  8. Analgesics (Analgesic Drugs) : 7 outcomes 5 studies in 40 results : IBA
  9. Diclofenac (SR 38) : 6 outcomes 16 studies in 29 results : FDA 39 Generic
  10. Antidepressive Agents (Antidepressants) : 6 outcomes 5 studies in 24 results : IBA
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Diseases Related to Low Back Pain

  1. Pain (Aches)
  2. Osteoarthritis
  3. Sciatica (Sciatic Neuralgia)
  4. Radiculopathy (Radiculopathy, Cervical)
  5. Neck Pain (Cervicalgia)
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Key Therapies for Low Back Pain

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  1. Spinal Manipulation : 36 outcomes 27 studies in 124 results
  2. Injections : 32 outcomes 32 studies in 175 results
  3. Musculoskeletal Manipulations (Manipulative Therapy) : 22 outcomes 30 studies in 115 results
  4. Epidural Injections : 22 outcomes 13 studies in 70 results
  5. Exercise Therapy (Therapy, Exercise) : 21 outcomes 29 studies in 74 results
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