Infrared therapy for chronic low back pain: A randomized, controlled trial http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2539004/ excerpt- DISCUSSION Back pain is the most common cause of disability in North America, and it accounts for 64% of new consultations at this pain clinic (RPMC); many of these patients have had failed back surgery. The present study demonstrated significantly greater pain relief in the IR-treated group than in the placebo group. Both groups continued with their prestudy treatment such as antide-pressants, opioids and palliative nerve blocks, and this ...
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Devil’s claw Overview Native to southern Africa, devil’s claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) gets its name from the tiny hooks that cover its fruit. Historically, devil’s claw has been used to treat pain, liver and kidney problems, fever, and malaria. It has also been used in ointments applied to the skin to heal sores, boils, and other skin problems. Devil’s claw was introduced to Europe in the early 1900s, where the dried roots have been used to restore appetite, relieve heartburn, and reduce pain and inflammation. Today, devil’s claw is used to fight inflammation or relieve pain ...
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