Health News Archives

Health Tip: Pregnancy and Back Pain
Help prevent it

Majority of College Students Report Backpack-Related Pain
Shoulders, neck and back most affected, but group says smart loading could cut stress

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

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

Quick Decompression Aids Spinal Injury Recovery
Done within 24 hours, the procedure improved neurological outcomes a year later

Artificial Cervical Disc Surgery Cheaper Than Fusion
Savings of almost $6,000 primarily due to earlier return to work, analysis finds

Gastric Bypass May Also Relieve Low Back Pain
Discomfort appears to decline along with weight, study finds

Yoga Program May Help Prevent Falls in Elderly
9-week course for women over 65 showed increased flexibility, balance and stance

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