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Talking may help for back pain

28/2/2010

People suffering from chronic lower back pain may find relief through cognitive behavioral therapy, a short-term treatment aimed at challenging and reframing negative beliefs.

 
 
 

Genes important in back, neck pain

5/11/2009

A person's genetic makeup may play an important role in the odds of suffering neck or back pain, new research suggests.

 
 
 

Chiro, massage best for back pain

9/4/2009

Chiropractors are tops for taking care of back pain, according to a survey of more than 14 000 Consumer Reports subscribers.

 
 
 

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.

 
 
 

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.

 
 
 

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.

 
 
 

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.

 
 
 

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.

 
 
 

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.

 
 
 

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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