Those Extra Pounds Could Harm Your Back
Researchers say more severe spinal disc degeneration seen in obese patients
full story » Experts Offer Tips on Avoiding iPad-Linked Shoulder, Neck Strain
Users should not keep tablet computers such as iPad or Xoom on their laps, small study suggests
full story » 'Exoskeleton' Helps Paralyzed Stand, Take Steps
More research needed to see if it strengthens muscles, experts say
full story » Surgery Seems Most Effective for Herniated Discs
And married people showed greatest improvement afterwards, study found
full story » Spinal Manipulation, Home Exercise May Ease Neck Pain
Medication appeared least effective treatment in small study
full story » Risk Factors for Vision Loss After Spine Surgery Identified
Rare complication occurs in as many as one out of every 1,000 spine surgeries, researchers say
full story » Adversity, Trauma May Boost Mental Toughness
Living through difficulty -- up to a point -- can build resiliency, study shows
full story » Study Questions Use of MRI Before Back-Pain Injections
Routine imaging has little clinical value for certain patients, study says
full story » Vitamin D Lacking in Many Spine Surgery Patients
Younger patients in study more likely to have low levels of bone-building vitamin
full story » Timing May Be Key to Successful Back Surgery
Waiting longer than six months to repair herniated disc may hinder recovery, study says
full story » Yoga Gets Women With Back Pain Moving: Study
But the British research did not show any more easing of discomfort with the technique
full story » Yoga, Stretching Classes Outdo Self-Care for Back Pain: Study
Weekly sessions led to less discomfort, medication
full story » Kids' Sledding Mishaps Can Cause Serious Head Trauma
Campaigns to encourage helmet use needed, researcher says
full story » Mom's Healthy Diet Might Cut Birth Defect Risk
Prevention involves overall eating, not just supplements, experts say
full story » Spinal Surgery Riskier for Certain Patients, Study Finds
Researchers pinpoint factors that make some more vulnerable to complications after surgery
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