Glucosamine found ineffective for back pain – South Bend Tribune

Glucosamine found ineffective for back pain South Bend Tribune Not according to the first large, long-term study testing it on people suffering from chronic lower back pain caused by arthritis, The Washington Post ... Read more »

Arthritis pain relief drug ALEVE now available OTC in British Columbia (News-Medical-Net)

This winter, British Columbians may be inspired to increase their activity level and take part in some favourite winter pastimes. For those who have joint and arthritis pain, getting back to doing the activities they love may be more of a challenge. ALEVE(R) is the first over-the-counter naproxen sodium tablet, and is now available province-wide. Read more »

Safina needs help packing due to back pain (AP via Yahoo! Sports)

Dinara Safina said her back is in such pain that she won't be able to pack her own bags to travel to see her doctor in Germany. The 23-year-old Russian limped off the court in the first set of her fourth-round match at the Australian Open on Sunday when she was trailing fellow Russian Maria Kirilenko 4-5. Read more »