Back Pain January 12, 2016 How to avoid low back pain: exercise and education Shoe inserts, back-support belts and other gadgets aimed at preventing low back pain may be a waste of money.
NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH December 31, 2015 Bullying during teen years linked to health problems for adults Bullying during adolescence may be tied to health problems that follow teens into adulthood, a Canadian study suggests.
NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH December 29, 2015 Many continue to receive opioid prescriptions after overdose Almost all people who overdose on prescription opioids continue to receive prescriptions for these painkillers, according to a new study.
Back Pain December 29, 2015 Simple lifestyle change may help ease chronic back pain Chronic back pain costs an estimated $80-90 billion to treat each year, yet despite advancements in surgery, therapies and drugs, experts say back pain is still considered an epidemic.
PAIN MANAGEMENT December 15, 2015 How to cure America's pain crisis without risking addiction We have a pain crisis -- one that demands a new treatment model that better balances safety and effectiveness through the responsible use of prescription drugs and alternative therapies.
NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH December 8, 2015 'Sting' approach doesn't make young doctors cut back on low-value tests In a study using surprise visits by undercover instructors posing as patients, the approach did little to deter trainee-doctors from ordering unnecessary tests or to better focus them on their patients' goals.
Back Pain November 12, 2015 Customized physical therapy may ease lower back pain Customized physical therapy may provide more relief for lower back pain than general advice on the best ways to remain active, an Australian study suggests.
CANCER October 29, 2015 5 common myths your doctor may believe When you ask a doctor a question, you expect an answer backed by the latest science.
Back Pain October 28, 2015 Time and activity linked to back pain risk Factors that can trigger pain in the lower back include working in awkward positions, being distracted, and being physically or mentally tired, a new study shows.
Back Pain October 28, 2015 Some Back Pain Patients Can Skip the MRI People who get steroid injections to ease back pain do not need an MRI scan, which does little to help doctors assess and treat patients but adds significant costs
Back Pain October 28, 2015 Low back pain the number one cause of job disability Lower back pain is the leading cause of job disability worldwide, Time.com reported.