Health Tip: Managing Herniated Disk Pain
Health - November 26, 2009
Non-surgical treatment helps 90 percent of patients
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Pack Right for the Holidays to Avoid the ER
Health - November 26, 2009
Luggage that's too big or too heavy can lead to strains or worse
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Laser Therapy Seems to Relieve Neck Pain
Health - November 12, 2009
Large, double-blind study needed to confirm results of review, American expert says
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Takes a Pro to Make Offices Pain-Free
Health - October 28, 2009
Ergonomist's adjustments to desks, chairs reduce eyestrain, poor posture, study finds
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Health Tip: Warning Signs of Scoliosis
Health - October 23, 2009
An abnormal curvature of the spine that rarely causes pain
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A Drug to Cure Spinal Cord Injuries?
Health - October 15, 2009
That idea is not so far-fetched, say scientists who now have possible targets for therapy
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Health Tip: Help Prevent Low Back Pain
Health - October 15, 2009
Things you can do to ward off a backache
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More MRI Machines May Mean More Back Surgeries
Health - October 14, 2009
But many of these procedures will not help patients, researchers warn
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Pain in the Neck (or Back, or Knee)? Focus on the Muscles
By
Katherine Hobson
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On Fitness - October 7, 2009
Don't neglect the muscles when you're trying to find the cause of common aches and pains.
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Autumn Chores Often Hazardous
Health - September 27, 2009
Take precautions to avoid falls, strains and sprains, experts say
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Bad Economy Really Hurts Some Folks
Health - September 24, 2009
Many Americans blame acute aches and pains on the recession, survey finds
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Paralyzed Rats Walk Again
Health - September 20, 2009
Three-pronged treatment let their legs move, bear weight without brain signals
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Yoga Can Ease Lower Back Pain
Health - September 8, 2009
Those who did it reported less discomfort, depression after six months
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Take the Load Off Your Child's Back
Health - September 3, 2009
To avoid injuries, watch backpack weight and fit, expert suggests
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Safety Should Be the Goal for Football Players
Health - September 2, 2009
Good coaching, right equipment can prevent serious head and neck injuries, doctors say
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Surgery for Neck Pain May Also Relieve Headaches
Health - August 12, 2009
Operations had added benefit for majority of patients, survey found
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Surgery, 'Sham' Equal in Treating Compression Fracture Pain
Health - August 5, 2009
Injecting cement into spine no better than placebo procedure, study finds
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Crucial Finding Advances Spinal Cord Injury Research
Health - August 3, 2009
Scientists guide axons to re-form nerve connections in rats
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Blue Dye Halts Worsening Paralysis in Animal Study
Health - July 28, 2009
Discovery could lead to new treatments for people with spine injuries
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Spinal Cord Stimulation Need Not Keep Soldiers From Action
Health - July 8, 2009
Back pain treatment shouldn't interfere with service, study finds
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Minimally Invasive Surgery Not Better for Sciatica
Health - July 7, 2009
Faster recovery, less pain with conventional operation
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Too Much Texting Can Spell Neck, Arm Pain
Health - July 6, 2009
Hunching over, using one thumb increases the risk, study shows
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Assessment of Bone Growth Stimulator Is Mixed
Health - June 30, 2009
It's used more often in spinal fusions, but experts worry about costs and complications
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