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New Guidelines Urged for Young Athletes’ Neck Injuries
Helmets, pads should be left on, then removed as a unit once patient is stabilized

Health Tip: A Sprain in the Neck
Here are common symptoms

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

Added Treatment Won’t Speed Whiplash Recovery
Aggressive approach may even slow healing, study suggests

In Iraq, Skilled Hands Are Saving Soldiers’ Lives
A head-and-neck surgeon recounts caring for the wounded

Study Turns Heads on Whiplash Risk
Looking left or right cuts injuries in rear-end crash

Manual Therapy Best for Neck Pain
Study finds it works better than physiotherapy, standard medical care

Whiplash Pain Has Staying Power
Study finds it lasts longer than the agony of ankle injuries

Backpacks Stress the Spine
Study finds book bags can cause back and neck pain in kids

Parents Ignore Heft and Contents of Kids’ Backpacks
Study: They weigh students down, and grownups are unaware