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Obesity Is a Pain in the Neck -- Literally
FYI Living
People with a higher body mass index (BMI) may be at risk for developing neck and back pain. Since over 44 million American are considered obese by government standards, it is a concern that affects many. ...Read more
Dallas doctor uses patient's own stem cells to heal back pain
WFAA
JAMES DALLAS — Five months ago, 37-year-old Chris Youngman couldn't touch his toes because of back pain. "I couldn't hardly bend down and put on my shoes or socks before on a daily basis," he said, adding…
Hospitals Have Got Your Back, Maybe A Little Too Quickly
NPR (blog)
And the latest Medicare data show that doctors frequently order MRI back scans for patients who haven't tried recommended treatments such as physical therapy. An MRI often prompts surgery. In 2009, 32 percent of Medicare patients with…
According to experts on bmj.com, the increasing number of deaths in the U.S. and Canada from prescription painkillers (opioids) requires urgent action. Opioids are prescription painkillers that contain compounds extracted from the opium poppy and have long been used to control cancer symptoms and acute medical conditions... Read more
New crash tragedy 'brings back pain of losing my sons'
Herald.ie
THE mother of two teenagers killed in a horrific crash a year ago has had the pain of the tragedy brought back. For Sheila Breen, the latest carnage on our roads, in which Fergal Ronan and Brian Bradley…
Encinitas Chiropractor Announces New Website for Health and Wellness
Marketwire (press release)
The site is designed to help Cardiff by the Sea and Encinitas patients learn more about how chiropractic care can relieve back pain, neck pain, headache, sciatica and other types of chronic pain. The site includes information…
Queens Chiropractor Launches New Website to Educate Patients
Marketwire (press release)
The website is designed to educate prospective and current patients about chiropractic care and physical therapy for back pain, herniated discs, nerve pain and complex spinal conditions. Dr. Lee has helped hundreds of patients with nonsurgical ...Read more
Subgroups of older adults with osteoarthritis based upon differing comorbid ...
7thSpace Interactive (press release)
IntroductionAlthough people with knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA) seek treatment because of pain, many of these individuals have commonly co-occurring symptoms (eg ., fatigue, sleep problems, mood disorders). The purpose of this study was…
Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Fibromyalgia Treatment
About - News & Issues
New research published in the journal Pain Medicine suggests that a treatment called vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) may be an effective fibromyalgia treatment. In this small preliminary study, ...
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Smokers are much more likely to report problems with persistent musculoskeletal pain than non-smokers, according to a new study reported in the Journal of Pain, published by the American Pain Society... Read more
Back in Action: The Truth About Back Pain and How to Treat It
ValpoLife.com
“But after just two days of running, my back hurt so bad I couldn't stand up straight. I didn't want to go to the reunion walking like an old lady,” she said. Suzanne's back pain…
Back trouble
Alamogordo Daily News
Dr. Christian R. Schlicht used to inform prospective patients that he had invented a surgical procedure for chronic back pain that would turn "the clock back by decades." The key: a cement-like substance he would ...
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San Luis Obispo Tribune
South County Beat: Foundation seeks cure for arthritis
San Luis Obispo Tribune
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease that causes stiffness, swelling, pain and limitations in the motion and function of joints. It can affect any joint, but more often involves the small joints of…
Senior Players Championship: Couples prevails after rain and pain
The Journal News | LoHud.com
Couples won the Constellation Energy Senior Players Championship just weeks after going to Germany for a procedure to relieve chronic back pain. "I just felt like it was going to be right there," he said.…
Smoking Linked with Chronic Pain
Newswise (press release)
Respondents also were asked about pain symptoms and if they had been diagnosed with musculoskeletal pain disorders, such as fibromyalgia and low-back pain. Pain variables selected for analysis were the presence or absence of low-back pain, neck pain, ...
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Relievant Medsystems Appoints Alex M. DiNello as President and Chief Executive ...
PR Newswire (press release)
The Surgical Multi-center Assessment of RF Ablation for the Treatment of Vertebrogenic Back Pain (SMART) trial is a prospective, randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled investigation evaluating the reduction of pain in patients with chronic axial…
Sydney Morning Herald
Want a good night's rest? Sleep on your back
Hindustan Times
The best position is to sleep on your back, according to a new study. It prevents neck and back pain, reduces acid reflux and minimizes wrinkles. Sleeping on your back makes it easy for your…
ChiroACCESS
Diagnostic Imaging Case Report: A 57-year-old male reports low back pain
ChiroACCESS
A 57-year-old male reports low back pain of one month duration. The patient has not responded to a three week course of chiropractic care. The attending wishes to have a second opinion. Please note the lack…
Herndon Chiropractor Launches New Website for Patient Education
SYS-CON Media (press release)
For 16 years, the practice has helped Herndon and Reston patients suffering from back pain, neck pain and headaches following an auto accident or other injury to the spine. The new website is designed to help patients…
Every back pain is unique
Auburn Citizen
About 80 percent of Americans suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. It is the second most common reason for physician office visits. Research studies show that 54 percent of patients with back or neck pain utilized complementary medicine…
