Considering Surgery for Back Pain? Not So Fast ...

CHRONIC PAIN NEWSLETTER
From WebMD
Week of August 10

In This Issue:
> Older Runners Have Fewer Disabilities
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1S80Nec4j0Fy0BRcB0EJ
> Mind Games: How to Outsmart Your Pain
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1S80Nec4j0Fy0BRcC0EK
> Concerned About Dependency on Pain Drugs
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1S80Nec4j0Fy0BRcD0EL

Today's Top Story: Considering Surgery for Back Pain? Not So Fast ...
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1S80Nec4j0Fy0BRcE0EM
Surgery is not always the best choice for relief of chronic back pain.
Strengthening your core muscles may be a better option.
Also See:
> Strong to the Core
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1S80Nec4j0Fy0BRcF0EN
> Aggressive Rehab for Aching Backs
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1S80Nec4j0Fy0BRcG0EO
> 9 Tips for Flat Abs
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1S80Nec4j0Fy0BRcH0EP

HEALTH NEWS HEADLINES

Older Runners Have Fewer Disabilities
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1S80Nec4j0Fy0BRcB0EJ
A new study shows that regular running slows the effects of aging and
can keep us going into our 70s and 80s.
Also See:
> Pictures of Beautiful Olympic Bodies
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1S80Nec4j0Fy0BRcI0EQ
> 10 Ways to Beat Nighttime Pain
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1S80Nec4j0Fy0BRcJ0ER

More Headlines You Shouldn't Miss:
> Seniors' Sex Problems Not About Aging
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> Can You Be Fat and Fit?
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> Are Supplements Risky for Cancer Survivors?
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> Acid Reflux Drugs Linked to Fractures
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1S80Nec4j0Fy0BRcN0EV

EDITOR'S PICKS:

Mind Games: How to Outsmart Your Pain
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1S80Nec4j0Fy0BRcC0EK
Pain sometimes can be just in your head, and it can play mind games
with you. But weapons like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help
you beat persistent pain at its own game.
Also See:
> Keeping a Daily Mood Journal?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1S80Nec4j0Fy0BRcO0EW
> 5 Things You Should Know About RA
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1S80Nec4j0Fy0BRcP0EX

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MEMBERS ARE TALKING

From the Pain Management message board:
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Concerned About Dependency on Pain Drugs
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A member with chronic, severe back and neck pain has been taking pain
medication for three years but is concerned about becoming addicted.
Please read the post and offer your words of wisdom.

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