News tagged with bed rest
Low Back Pain Is No Reason to Stay in Bed
For much of the 20th century, “rest”— which generally meant a few days to a week in bed — was the standard prescription for acute low-back pain. In recent decades, however, doctors started counseling patients to stay as active ...
Jun 16, 2010 |
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Bed rest recommendations for moms-to-be not always best
For moms-to-be facing complicated pregnancies, a prescription to get some rest might be just what the doctor ordered—but it might not be the healthiest practice for pregnant women and their babies.
Jan 19, 2011 |
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