Students Warned to Beware of 'Laptop-itis'
Computer design can lead to injuries in heavy users, but simple steps can minimize risk, expert advises
full story » Study Offers Support for Surgery After Compression Fracture
But most patients gained pain relief without the need for vertebroplasty, experts note
full story » Back-to-School Tips on Backpack Safety
Four factors keep students from shouldering a too-heavy load
full story » Surgeons' Group Weighs In on Football Injury Prevention
As season approaches, safety measures can help ward off hazardous concussions, experts say
full story » Sciatica Relief May Depend on How Steroid Shots Are Delivered
Study found injection straight into spinal nerve might be an alternative to surgery
full story » Study Explores Links Between Obesity and Chronic Pain
Finding suggests connection to family history and frame of mind
full story » Docs May Be Slow to Diagnose Arthritis of Back, Study Suggests
As first step, radiofrequency denervation would slash costs, researchers say
full story » Understanding Back Pain May Improve Management, Study Suggests
Attitudes, beliefs and knowledge appear to influence pain control, study finds
full story » Glucosamine Ineffective for Lower Back Pain Linked to Arthritis
Study finds it's no better than placebo in relieving discomfort or boosting quality of life
full story » New Clues to Herniated Disc Pain
An immune cell that causes inflammation in autoimmune disorders may play a role in back pain, researchers find
full story » Dive Safely -- Or Risk Spinal Cord Damage
Go feet first in shallow or unfamiliar waters, experts say
full story » Complex Spinal Operations Soar Despite Drawbacks
Greater hazard, no more benefit, experts say
full story » Rehab Program Gets Back Pain Patients Back to Work Sooner
Disability cut short with integrated care, research shows
full story » Severe Injuries From ATV Accidents on the Rise
Studies found more amputations, spinal injuries among kids who ride them
full story » Chronic Back Pain Soothed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Setting your mind straight can help you deal with physical pain, researchers say
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