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Single-course radiotherapy used to treat osteoarthritic pain seemed to work however the practicality is limited.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November 13, 2025 Source:Could just 1 course of radiotherapy help treat osteoarthritis pain? Reference:Clinical Effectiveness of Single Course Low-Dose Radiation Therapy in Knee Osteoarthritis: Short-term Results from the Randomized, Sham-Controlled Trial
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Cannabis-derived medication for the treatment of chronic low back pain seeks licensing approval in the U.S. and Europe
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 1, 2025 Source:A drug made from marijuana reduced back pain in a large study
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Study suggests that cognitive functional therapy can help people manage chronic back pain.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 25, 2025 Source:Back Pain Relief From This Therapy Can Last for Years Reference:Cognitive functional therapy with or without movement sensor biofeedback versus usual care for chronic, disabling low back pain (RESTORE): 3-year follow-up of a randomised, controlled trial
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Meta-analysis finds that most back pain treatment modalities are ineffective with only a few having evidence of efficacy.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 25, 2025 Source:Can’t Kick Your Lower Back Pain? There’s a Reason For That, Study Finds Reference:Analgesic effects of non-surgical and non-interventional treatments for low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of placebo-controlled randomised trials
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Let’s create physical conditions like “Dead Butt Syndrome” so we can promote our book and celebrity status.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 2, 2025 Source:“Dead Butt Syndrome” Is A Real Thing — Here’s How To Tell If You Have It
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Walking can be a powerful remedy for back pain according to Australian study
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 20, 2024 Source:Walking Can Be a Powerful Remedy for Back Pain Reference:Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of an individualised, progressive walking and education intervention for the prevention of low back pain recurrence in Australia (WalkBack): a randomised controlled trial
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Small study with caveats suggests that osteoarthritic knees worsen after steroid injections. I am not convinced but open to further evidence to establish veracity.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for December 1, 2022 Source:A common treatment for your knee osteoarthritis may be making it worse, studies say Reference:Steroid Injections Worsen Knee Arthritis
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Interesting study posits that NSAIDs used to treat low back pain interferes with the healing process and thus may lead to chronic pain conditions thereafter.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 13, 2022 Source:Using Anti-Inflammatory Drugs May Prolong Back Pain Reference:Acute inflammatory response via neutrophil activation protects against the development of chronic pain
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TV Peloton incidents undermine a basic reality about exercise, experts say
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 26, 2022 Source:TV Peloton incidents undermine a basic reality about exercise, experts say