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Researchers Uncover Surprising Cause of Back Pain: Acne Bacteria
New research has found that the same bacteria that cause skin acne can also lead to chronic lower back pain.
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Scientists at the University of Southern Denmark determined antibiotics that kill acne bacteria can greatly reduce back discomfort — eliminating the need for prescription drugs, physical therapy, and follow-up surgery.
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The findings, published in the European Spine Journal, are based on studies of 162 patients who suffered slipped — herniated — discs. They found discs in most patients had become infected with acne bacteria and treating them with an antibiotic — Bioclavid — eliminated back pain in nearly half of them.
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“The antibiotic protocol in this study was significantly more effective for this group of patients than placebo in all the primary and secondary outcomes,” the researchers concluded.
New research has found that the same bacteria that cause skin acne can also lead to chronic lower back pain.
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Scientists at the University of Southern Denmark determined antibiotics that kill acne bacteria can greatly reduce back discomfort — eliminating the need for prescription drugs, physical therapy, and follow-up surgery.
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The findings, published in the European Spine Journal, are based on studies of 162 patients who suffered slipped — herniated — discs. They found discs in most patients had become infected with acne bacteria and treating them with an antibiotic — Bioclavid — eliminated back pain in nearly half of them.
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“The antibiotic protocol in this study was significantly more effective for this group of patients than placebo in all the primary and secondary outcomes,” the researchers concluded.
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