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Back pain can be better localized using a newly developed technique
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Back pain can be better localized using a newly developed technique

by Patrick Lejtenyi, Concordia University Credit: CC0 Public Domain Working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the health of many and led to increased reports of low back pain. Low back pain is the most common musculoskeletal problem that requires medical attention—an estimated 80 percent of adults will experience it...

Anti-aging drugs preserve spinal discs to target age-related back pain
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Anti-aging drugs preserve spinal discs to target age-related back pain

Scientists have found that a relatively new class of drugs known as senolytics can prevent spinal disc degeneration in miceWavebreakmedia/Depositphotos As the human body grows older, its tissues accumulate higher concentrations of what are known as senescent cells, which no longer possess the ability to divide and instead accelerate the aging process. By investigating this...

New app helps relieve back pain
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New app helps relieve back pain

by  Norwegian University of Science and Technology The SelfBack app tailors advice and feedback to your situation. Credit: Kai T. Dragland, NTNU Back problems are among the most common causes of sick leave. Every year as many as one in 15 adults in Norway sees a doctor or physiotherapist due to lower back pain. Worldwide, back...

The ‘acid’ jab that may beat back pain for good: Injection could ease agony caused by disc problems, scientists say
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The ‘acid’ jab that may beat back pain for good: Injection could ease agony caused by disc problems, scientists say

By ROGER DOBSON FOR THE DAILY MAIL A once-in-a-lifetime jab may treat back pain. In a new trial, injections of lactic acid — a syrup-like substance formed in sour milk and found naturally in our bodies — are being given to 120 patients with lower back pain caused by disc problems. The researchers say that the jab will...

ReActiv8 Neurostimulator Treats Cause of Back Pain, Now FDA Approved
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ReActiv8 Neurostimulator Treats Cause of Back Pain, Now FDA Approved

Mainstay Medical, an Irish firm, just won FDA approval to introduce its ReActiv8 neurostimulator that works to address the underlying causes of back pain. Most existing pain reducing implants work to simply mask the pain by delivering electrical signals to the relevant nerves. The ReActiv8 instead stimulates the multifidus muscle, that lies next to the...

What causes both chest and back pain to occur together?
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What causes both chest and back pain to occur together?

There are many possible causes of chest and back pain. Some are relatively benign, while others can be much more serious. The type and location of a person’s pain can be a useful tool in helping diagnose the underlying cause. This article will outline some of the different causes of chest and back pain, as...

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Artificial intelligence can scan doctors’ notes to distinguish between types of back pain

THE MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL / MOUNT SINAI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (New York, NY – February 27, 2020) -Mount Sinai researchers have designed an artificial intelligence model that can determine whether lower back pain is acute or chronic by scouring doctors’ notes within electronic medical records, an approach that can help to treat patients more accurately,...

Back pain: How effective are yoga, tai chi, and qigong?
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Back pain: How effective are yoga, tai chi, and qigong?

Low back pain affects a substantial proportion of adults. Currently, the treatment options are limited and often fall short. A new review asks if yoga, tai chi, and qigong might prove effective in reducing pain. Low back pain is common but difficult to treat. Could yoga offer respite? The latest review concludes that these practices...

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10 Effective Habits for Back Pain Relief

Did you know that back pain was the major cause of disability on a global level? Over 50% of all working Americans face symptoms of back pain each year. This is the most common reason why they have to miss working days. While you’re still young and vibrant, you don’t see this as a serious health issue....