Search results for "Yoga"
Yoga noninferior to physical therapy for treating chronic low back pain, study finds
At 12 weeks, the mean change on a disability questionnaire in the yoga group was noninferior to a physical therapy group, and both groups were less likely than participants in an education-only group to use pain medication after 12 weeks.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/06/20/1.htm
20 Jun 2017
Nonpharmacologic treatment first for low-back pain, ACP guideline recommends
Given that most patients with low back pain improve over time regardless of treatment, clinicians and patients should select nonpharmacologic options such as superficial heat, massage, acupuncture, or spinal manipulation, the guideline states.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/02/14/1.htm
14 Feb 2017
4 steps to managing osteoarthritis pain in the elderly
Weight loss and nutritional counseling should be the first step, while opioids are always and only a last resort.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/07/osteoarthritis.htm
1 Jul 2016
Managing depression is worth the effort
Depression's impact on health is often profound and far-reaching, potentially equaling that of coronary artery disease. To provide clinicians with guidance on treatment of depression, ACP has released a new clinical practice guideline that underscores the severe burden of depression and outlines viable treatment options for patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/05/depression.htm
1 May 2016
Integrative therapies may complement care
A growing base of evidence suggests that certain treatments may have a place in physicians' repertoires as part of a holistic approach to health.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/03/CAM.htm
1 Mar 2016
Mind-body role may matter in heart disease
Research is increasingly indicating a relationship, if not a causal link, between depression and anxiety and heart disease.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/10/heart-disease.htm
1 Oct 2015
To prescribe exercise, start specific and small
Primary care physicians can offer more specific advice when they suggest exercise##mdash;frequency, intensity and type, for example##mdash;to increase their patients' likelihood of following through.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/01/exercise.htm
1 Jan 2014
A physician copes with chronic pain
A diagnosis of breast cancer leads to chronic pain that has lingered for 6 years. A physician learns a lesson in adaptation, resilience and moving on. Humility and hope are keys.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/11/doctors.htm
1 Nov 2013
Coping skills, counseling best for low back pain
Despite all the best evidence and guidelines, patients with low back pain are still spending time, effort and money on things that aren't helping them in the long run.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/11/back-pain.htm
1 Nov 2013
Alternative methods OK to try for lowering blood pressure, consensus statement says
Behavioral therapy, biofeedback and exercise regimens may be useful adjuvants for lowering blood pressure, but they have varying degrees of evidence support, according to a consensus statement from the American Heart Association.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/04/30/1.htm
30 Apr 2013