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Type of Doctor Influences Whether Treatment Involves Surgery 18 Aug 2013 | 05:27 am
Back injury is one of the most common types of on the job injuries. But if you have one, how can you really know which treatment will get you the best pain relief and symptom abatement? Related: Retu...
Tailbone Pain 13 Aug 2013 | 05:06 am
I'm sure I'm not the only person to feel moved by the heroic efforts of the crew of Asiana flight 214 after the horrendous crash that occurred July 6, 2013. Media has focused in particular on Lee Yoo...
Is Glucosamine Effective for Low Back Pain? 11 Aug 2013 | 05:02 am
Glucosamine, a widely used supplement touted for joint protection, is best known in the context knee arthritis. But some people take it for low back pain, too. Just how effective is it? In some case...
The Changing Landscape of Spine Treatments 6 Aug 2013 | 02:22 am
In 2007 (in particular), I was pleased to note major players in the spine field - the American College of Physicians and The American Pain Society - contributing evidence based, common sense clinical ...
What's that Pain in My Rear (and Leg)? 24 Jul 2013 | 05:29 am
I receive a lot of questions and comments about sciatica. Most of the time, this painful condition is caused by a bulging or herniated disc pressing on a the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve branch...
Neuromodulation for Your Chronic Back Pain 22 Jul 2013 | 05:12 am
Spine treatment selection, in general, goes by an algorithm. For example, for a disc herniation, your doctor my suggest pain medication and physical therapy for 6 weeks. If that doesn't abate the pai...
Yoga for Back Pain - Special Considerations 20 Jul 2013 | 05:39 am
Photo: (c) Barry Stone Interested in doing yoga to help your back? If you are, and you have a diagnosed back problem, you may wish to give extra consideration to your safety before getting started i...
Spinal Anatomy - The Ligaments 15 Jul 2013 | 05:12 am
For spinal column stability, you can't go wrong with healthy ligaments. They hold the bones together, and based on the complex shape of bones, as well as the unique requirements of some areas of the ...
Safe-Garden Your Spine 13 Jul 2013 | 05:10 am
Love to garden but loathe the pain that comes with? Take a short shade break and check out my step by step illustrated guides to the safest way to perform common gardening chores: Gardening and Back...
Ergonomics for the Big and Tall 8 Jul 2013 | 09:04 pm
Photo: RFM Attaining a comfortable posture for sustainable computer use can be tricky. (Hint: learning the controls on your chair really well may be helpful.) Arm Rest Width Pivot Feature on Your A...
