Saturday, July 11, 2009

back problems

Spinal Cord Stimulation Need Not Keep Soldiers From Action

Back pain treatment shouldn't interfere with service, study finds more >>

Minimally Invasive Surgery Not Better for Sciatica

Faster recovery, less pain with conventional operation more >>

Too Much Texting Can Spell Neck, Arm Pain

Hunching over, using one thumb increases the risk, study shows more >>

Health Tip: What's Causing My Neck Pain?

Some typical triggers more >>

Assessment of Bone Growth Stimulator Is Mixed

It's used more often in spinal fusions, but experts worry about costs and complications more >>

Health Tip: New Moms, Protect Your Back

Be careful when bending or lifting more >>

When It Comes to Lifting, the Pros Have Your Back

Techniques used by professional movers can help reduce risk of serious injury more >>

Enzyme Deficiency Linked to Neural Tube Defect in Mice

Study findings may hold key to preventing spina bifida more >>

Acupuncture, Real or Fake, Eases Back Pain

Study found it worked even when treatment didn't break the skin more >>

Ladders, Swings and More Can Cause Peril

Simple precautions are urged to prevent head, neck injuries more >>

Health Tip: Easing Back Pain During Pregnancy

Suggestions to help reduce the strain more >>

Too Few Screened for Abdominal Aneurysm, Study Says

Potentially life-threatening condition often goes undetected until rupture more >>

One in 50 Americans Lives With Paralysis

Survey shows spinal cord injuries much more common than thought more >>

NIH May Ease Some, But Not All, Stem Cell Restrictions

Agency says cells should come from fertility clinic embryos that otherwise would be discarded more >>

Post-Op Painkillers Tied to Deaths After Spinal Fusion

Middle-aged men appear most at risk from overdosing following the surgery, study found more >>

Ozone/Oxygen Shot Helps Heal Herniated Disk

New technique eases pressure on local nerves, researchers say more >>

Obama to End Stem Cell Ban Monday

Researchers applaud his action, which is expected to kick-start efforts to unlock therapeutic potential more >>

Obama to End Stem Cell Ban Monday

Researchers applaud his action, which is expected to kick-start efforts to unlock therapeutic potential more >>

Using a Balloon to Repair a Broken Back

Technique called kyphoplasty may benefit those with vertebral fractures, study finds more >>

Anti-Cholesterol Drug May Ease Back Pain

Lab results suggest that Lovastatin could help with degenerative disc disease more >>

Health Tip: The Importance of Good Posture

It can help you feel better more >>

Chronic Low Back Pain Is on the Rise

Doubling of rate in North Carolina may mimic rest of nation more >>

Scientists Heartened at Prospect of End to Stem Cell Ban

Move by Obama expected to kick-start efforts to unlock therapeutic potential more >>

Imaging of Low Back Pain Fails to Change Outcomes

Study finds no real difference whether people were scanned or not more >>

From Back Pain to Heart Rehab, Exercise Is Underused

Exercise works as a remedy for a host of ailments. So why isn't it more often prescribed? more >>

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