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Recent Back Pain Articles

Health Tip: Help Prevent a Herniated Disk
Know some common causes

Pack Safety Should Be on Back-to-School Lists
Orthopedic doctor offers tips on how to choose and use the proper backpack

Health Tip: Prevent Back Injury
Suggestions on how to lift things properly

Spinal Cord Stem Cells May Act as Nerve Repair System
Grown in lab, then returned to body, they could lead to nonsurgical treatments

Tongue-Driven Device Aids Handicapped
Magnetic tracer lets disabled control wheelchairs, perform other tasks independently

Head Injuries All Too Common in Summer Play
But proper sports gear and preparation can prevent unnecessary accidents, experts say

Device Helps Spinal Patients Breathe Without Ventilator
Helps control diaphragm

Health Tip: Back Pain in Children
Don't ignore symptoms

Acupuncture Eases Side Effects of Head, Neck Cancer Treatments
Narcolepsy drug also helped with severe fatigue among patients on chemotherapy

Football Can Shrink Players
Spinal compression, equipment weight makes for temporary height loss, study says