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| Pushing Pills for Pain: A Physical Therapist Takes a Look |
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by Lisa B. Minn, PT - November 17, 2010
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Interesting news:
FDA Approves Cymbalta for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the FDA's decision is based on three studies, only two of which showed better results than a placebo after three months. These studies were conducted by the company that sells the drug, Eli Lilly. I wonder what the results would be if they did a study comparing these drugs to physical therapy treatment, including manual therapy, exercise and postural re-education? How would it compare to 3 months of a comprehensive yoga program? What would the results be 6 months later, a year, or five years later?
On the other hand, I know that the right medication is often the 'magic bullet' that can help people with chronic pain to break up a vicious cycle of pain, depression, and lack of motivation. It can help them to be able to tolerate a physical therapy program or to be able to be embrace a more active lifestyle.
Is this welcome news for those with chronic pain or another scheme for for drug companies to push more pills? Tell me what you think.
Pragmatic Yogi posts referring to pain:
Why See a PT?
It Hurts to be Sad and Angry
Yoga Heals: Update on Fibromyalgia and M.S.
The Living Spine
Evidence to Support the Validity of Acupuncture
Photo credit: Discovery Health
Lisa Minn is a licensed physical therapist and yoga enthusiast. She has been incorporating aspects of Yoga and Pilates into her physical therapy practice since 2001 and became a certified yoga instructor in 2004. Her experience ranges from working with athletes at West Point and Georgetown to instructing elderly and wheelchair-bound clients in the fundamentals of Hatha Yoga. Lisa has conducted several lectures and workshops across the US, as well as in Honduras and Peru, where she volunteered her services. She currently resides and practices in Northern California. This and other articles by Lisa can be found at The Pragmatic Yogi.
The viewpoint expressed in this article is the opinion of the author and is not necessarily the viewpoint of the owners or employees at Healthcare Staffing Innovations, LLC.
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