Saturday, November 28, 2009

back problems

Health Tip: Managing Herniated Disk Pain

Non-surgical treatment helps 90 percent of patients more >>

Pack Right for the Holidays to Avoid the ER

Luggage that's too big or too heavy can lead to strains or worse more >>

Laser Therapy Seems to Relieve Neck Pain

Large, double-blind study needed to confirm results of review, American expert says more >>

Takes a Pro to Make Offices Pain-Free

Ergonomist's adjustments to desks, chairs reduce eyestrain, poor posture, study finds more >>

Health Tip: Warning Signs of Scoliosis

An abnormal curvature of the spine that rarely causes pain more >>

A Drug to Cure Spinal Cord Injuries?

That idea is not so far-fetched, say scientists who now have possible targets for therapy more >>

Health Tip: Help Prevent Low Back Pain

Things you can do to ward off a backache more >>

More MRI Machines May Mean More Back Surgeries

But many of these procedures will not help patients, researchers warn more >>

Pain in the Neck (or Back, or Knee)? Focus on the Muscles

Don't neglect the muscles when you're trying to find the cause of common aches and pains. more >>

Autumn Chores Often Hazardous

Take precautions to avoid falls, strains and sprains, experts say more >>

Bad Economy Really Hurts Some Folks

Many Americans blame acute aches and pains on the recession, survey finds more >>

Paralyzed Rats Walk Again

Three-pronged treatment let their legs move, bear weight without brain signals more >>

Yoga Can Ease Lower Back Pain

Those who did it reported less discomfort, depression after six months more >>

Take the Load Off Your Child's Back

To avoid injuries, watch backpack weight and fit, expert suggests more >>

Safety Should Be the Goal for Football Players

Good coaching, right equipment can prevent serious head and neck injuries, doctors say more >>

Surgery for Neck Pain May Also Relieve Headaches

Operations had added benefit for majority of patients, survey found more >>

Surgery, 'Sham' Equal in Treating Compression Fracture Pain

Injecting cement into spine no better than placebo procedure, study finds more >>

Crucial Finding Advances Spinal Cord Injury Research

Scientists guide axons to re-form nerve connections in rats more >>

Health Tip: Understanding Low Back Pain

Some common causes more >>

Blue Dye Halts Worsening Paralysis in Animal Study

Discovery could lead to new treatments for people with spine injuries more >>

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 >>

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