No Benefit from Early Imaging for Low Back Pain in SeniorsEarly spine imaging for low back pain in seniors is not associated with better clinical outcomes, according to a JAMA study. Researchers...
Exercise, But Not Vitamin D, Cuts Injuries From Falls in Older Women Neither worked to cut odds forNeither routine exercise nor vitamin D supplementation does anything to lower the overall risk for accidental falls among older women, a...
Overall physical health strongly predicts arthritis painPhysical health, previous joint pain, and the presence of diabetes can strongly predict whether a patient with arthritis will experience...
Keep Moving to Stay a Step Ahead of ArthritisOsteoarthritis is something nearly all of us can expect to face if we live long enough. A quarter of the population has it, and the...
Teens' compulsive texting can cause neck injuryHead bowed over a cellphone while texting for long periods of time is a posture that can eventually lead to spinal disk damage. While...
Back pain isn’t just about heavy lifting or sleeping the wrong way. Here, 14 surprising everyday hab1. You’re Chained to Your Desk Did you know that sitting puts 40% more pressure on your spine than standing? Fix it: Sitting at a...
Biomechanical factors likely play large role in risk for low back painResults of a survey to determine the cause of low back pain in French male employees demonstrated that biomechanical factors can play a...