In a randomized trial published in October 2026 in the European Journal of Pain, a 12-week remote exercise program for chronic low back pain reduced pain by a clinically worthwhile amount, with no difference between live videoconference and pre-recorded sessions.
In a double-blind trial of 106 adults with acute sciatica from a herniated disc, an ultrasound-guided caudal injection of dexamethasone did not improve disability at 3 weeks, or other outcomes up to 6 months, compared with a saline injection.
In a study of 399 500 Medicaid patients with new low back pain, published Oct. 1, 2026, in JAMA Network Open, starting with higher-dose opioids or gabapentinoids was linked to higher risk of opioid use disorder or overdose, while chiropractic…