Ease back pain without surgery

If you're looking for nonsurgical relief for your back pain, there may be a solution. Millions of Americans suffer from back pain and the National Center for Health Statistics estimates 83 million days of work are missed each year because of back pain. There are a slew of choices out there. If you don't know what to consider, here's a snapshot of some nonsurgical options.

Josh Johnson's season over?

Josh Johnson is experiencing back pain, which is never good. The worse part is that it may be due to a shoulder injury and that ain't good. Johnson cut short a bullpen session on Tuesday due to feeling at least a twinge in his back.

Tai chi may offer relief from back pain

The most common reason for using nontraditional medicine is back pain. Annually, 30 percent of the U.S. population experiences back pain severe enough to require medical therapy. Approximately 60 percent of the population uses some form of nontraditional medicine to relieve their pain.

Elderly May Benefit From Minimally Invasive Shoulder Surgery

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery to repair torn shoulder muscles in elderly people can reduce pain and improve function, a new study finds.

Healthy Outlook: Narcotic treatment of chronic pain

Should you or your relative take narcotics for your chronic pain? Should you be worried if you or someone you love takes narcotics regularly? Is your loved one that takes prescription narcotics addicted, or just treating his or her pain?