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Patients in pain often turn to pills, and sometimes they get addicted. But there are ways to overcome the pain without them. In our 10:30 special segment, we take a look at the problem, and some alternative solutions.

For so many chronic pain sufferers, traditional treatments like drugs and external therapies just don't do the trick. Now, a new surgical option is showing promising results. In fact, it's positively "electric."

Back pain is the leading cause of disability for people under 45. Physical therapy and meds can help some, but for those whose pain persists there's a new surgery that uses one incision to ease the discomfort.

Can yoga help ease your aching back?

Tampa Police are looking for a suspect who robbed a pharmacy for pain pills. 

Pinellas County is extending its moratorium on pain clinics. The move comes in light of statistics about overdoses on pain pills.

Deputies say two people from Ft. Myers were robbed on their way home from a Tampa doctor's office, despite taking extra precautions to keep their pain pills safe.

Taking Action For Your Health: Linda Hurtado explores a new way to control pain.

Tampa police are searching for a man who they say demanded pain pills from a Walgreen's pharmacist in Tampa on Thursday.