Health News Archives

Pain Relief for Osteoporosis Patients With Fractures
Vertebroplasty shows benefit in study of those with spinal afflictions

NSAIDs No Better for Low Back Pain
Acetaminophen provides comparable relief, researchers say

Health Tip: Preventing Back Injury
Lifting techniques to help protect the back

Strength Training Eases Chronic Neck Pain
Danish study of women showed effect lasted long after program ended

Evolution Tips the Balance in Mom’s Favor
Female spine has evolved to better accommodate pregnancy, study says

Back Pain Prevention Should Start With a Plan
Traveling or just under stress, holiday period is perfect time to lighten your load

NSAID Drug Therapy Fails to Ease Back Pain
Trial also found no benefit from spinal manipulation

Surgery Best for Narrowing of Spine
Study says it beat nonsurgical care for painful condition that often accompanies aging

Back Pain Spending Up, Relief Down
Extra dollars aren't buying results, study says

Spinal Stem Cells Offer Hope Against Back Pain
Discovery of the cells might lead to treatments, researchers say