Group cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is effective in reducing back pain-related disability in the long term, say UK researchers.

Dosages of oral penicillin-like antibiotics should be raised for children, to take account of the increase in the average child’s weight since guidelines were written, a study argues.

Opioid therapy is not an effective treatment for sciatica, despite being widely used for the condition, an NHS health technology assessment has found.

Short-term relief from chronic widespread pain is associated with patients engaging in an exercise program and/or cognitive behavioural therapy over the telephone.

Yoga classes and stretching exercises are equally effective in relieving chronic low back pain, a US study finds.

Dr Ollie Hart and Dr Andy Hilton explain how they were asked to use their skills as GPSIs to reshape local care for back pain

A routine audit shows several ampoules of diamorphine are missing. The last entry in the controlled drugs register was made by the senior partner, who is well-known for his somewhat erratic record keeping, but also suffers from chronic low back pain. What should you do?