Back support no help for pain
30/4/2008 |
Lower-back supports may not be much help in preventing or managing back pain, a research review suggests.
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Spine evolved in mom's favour
13/12/2007 |
Given that a woman's abdominal mass increases by a third during pregnancy, it's a miracle that such a significant shift in gravity doesn't have her tipping over.
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No more MRIs for backache
4/10/2007 |
A new study has found that primary care doctors shouldn't routinely order MRIs, CT scans and other diagnostic tests for patients with non-specific low back pain.
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Back op eases pain
31/5/2007 |
Back surgery can effectively relieve pain for certain back problems faster than nonsurgical means, a new study shows.
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Massage best for backache?
23/5/2007 |
A therapy which involves massage, stretching and manipulation of the spine is more effective at treating neck and back pain than some conventional methods, a study finds.
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Disk transplant for backache
26/3/2007 |
Chinese surgeons are reporting long-term success with the first use of transplanted spinal discs to relieve back pain.
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Back pain in the brain?
19/2/2007 |
Chronic back pain has been linked to changes in the way the brain processes pain, according to BBC News.
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Mind over back pain
3/1/2007 |
Psychological treatments such as hypnosis, biofeedback, relaxation and counselling can help relieve chronic low back pain, according to a new review study.
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Slouching may do you good
29/11/2006 |
Slouching while you're sitting may be better for your back than sitting upright and stiff, says a study conducted at Woodend Hospital in Aberdeen, Scotland.
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Interesting facts about backache
15/3/2004 |
Nothing is quite as incapacitating as a severe backache. Or as painful. So how much do you know about your back? Read the following facts and find out.
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