News tagged with lower back pain
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For back pain, spinal manipulation holds its own
If you're suffering from chronic lower back pain, a new review of existing research finds that spinal manipulation − the kind of hands-on regimen that a chiropractor might perform on you − is as helpful as other ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Feb 16, 2011 |
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Stem cell therapy -- a future treatment for lower back pain?
Lower back pain affects many people and may be caused by degeneration of the discs between the vertebrae. Treatment for the condition using stem cells may be an alternative to today's surgical procedures. This is the conclusion ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Nov 29, 2010 |
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Study finds structural brain alterations in patients with irritable bowel syndrome
A large academic study has demonstrated structural changes in specific brain regions in female patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a condition that causes pain and discomfort in the abdomen, along ...
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Jul 22, 2010 |
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Are poor workspace ergonomics causing radiologists pain?
A lack of attention to workspace ergonomics could be to blame for radiologists' musculoskeletal symptoms, including lower back pain, wrist pain, shoulder pain, neck pain, and headaches, according to a study to be presented ...
May 03, 2010 |
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Study: Riskier surgeries for back pain raise costs
(AP) -- A study of Medicare patients shows that costlier, more complex spinal fusion surgeries are on the rise - and sometimes done unnecessarily - for a common lower back condition caused by aging and arthritis.
Apr 06, 2010 |
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New study maps the effects of acupuncture on the brain
Important new research about the effects of acupuncture on the brain may provide an understanding of the complex mechanisms of acupuncture and could lead to a wider acceptability of the treatment.
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Feb 04, 2010 |
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Researcher unveils new approach to treat lower back pain
Using a branch of science that crosses disciplines to study complex problems, a Michigan State University researcher is introducing a new way to understand and treat lower back pain, a condition affecting more than 40 million ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Dec 08, 2009 |
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PCPs are front line defense in diagnosing serious illness in patients with acute lower back pain
A study by researchers at The George Institute for International Health in Australia found that it is rare for patients presenting to PCPs with acute lower back pain to have previously undiagnosed serious diseases. The most ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sep 29, 2009 |
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'Back-breaking' work beliefs contribute to health workers' pain
Whether from heaving, twisting, bending or bad lifting postures, it's well known that caring for the sick or elderly can lead to back pain. This often results in time off work or dropping out of caring professions altogether. ...
Sep 24, 2009 |
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Exercise more, not less, to ease aching back
People with lower back pain are better off exercising more, not less.
Jun 02, 2009 |
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