FDA Approves New Implant for Treating Chronic Low Back Pain

7 out of 10 people will suffer from low back pain at some point in their lives, but the usual treatments (physical therapy, stretching and cortisol shots) aren't 100% effective. The FDA recently announced the approval of a new therepy for low back pain: an implant called ReActiv8. Here's how it works.

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Health Tip of the Day FDA Approves New Implant for Treating Chronic Low Back Pain Seven out of every ten people will suffer from low back pain at some point in their lives, but the usual treatments (physical therapy, stretching, and cortisol shots) aren't 100% effective. The FDA recently announced the approval of a new therapy for low back pain: an implant called ReActiv8. Here's how it works. READ NOW EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK The 6 Best Heart Rate Monitors of 2020 READ NOW  › READ THESE NEXT Why This New $40.5 Million Center Could Mean Big Things for Alzheimer's Research READ NOW  › 6 Signs Your Back Pain May Be More Than Arthritis READ NOW  › Side Effects of Using Steroids for Back Pain READ NOW  › You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Health Tip of the Day newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH BRAND 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2020 Verywellhealth.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy