Wednesday, November 25, 2009

back problems

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 >>

Are We Exercising Pain Away? Not So Much.

Few people with neck, back pain are prescribed physical activity, survey finds more >>

Health Tip: Managing Neck Pain

Keep yourself comfortable more >>

FDA OKs 1st Embryonic Stem Cell Trial

Might improve function in paralyzed patients, experts say more >>

Health Tip: Save Your Back at Work

Suggestions to minimize back pain more >>

Health Tip: Help Manage Back Pain

What to do when it starts to hurt more >>

Tips to Ease an Aching Back

Holidays or any day, bad mechanics can lead to pain and stiffness more >>

Health Tip: Exercising With Back Pain

Proper activity can help prevent a relapse more >>

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