New study from JAMA shows that Oral Steroids (Prednisone) for sciatica ( pinched nerve in low back causing leg symptoms) does not help pain, does not decrease need for surgery, and gives just a slight increase of functioning.
I am just amazed at how many common medical procedures and drugs for back pain and sciatica have now been shown to give no or little benefit! These cost us billions of dollars a year and have a risk of harm to patients.
Why do we continue with all these unscientific dangerous practices for back and joint disorders?
Oral Steroids Provide Little Help for Patients with Sciatica
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