Low back pain is the most prevalent musculoskeletal condition worldwide and is closely tied to the progressive degeneration ...

Ignoring a slipped disc can lead to sciatica or spinal stenosis, causing chronic pain and mobility issues. Manipal Hospital ...

A trial of an interactive game that trains people to alter their brain waves has shown promise as a treatment for nerve pain -- offering hope for a new generation of drug-free treatments.

Objectives Physically demanding work increases the risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders during working life, with low back pain (LBP) as the most prevalent ... work during early working life ...

Results Among 9543 records, 89 studies (patients=5578) were eligible for qualitative synthesis and 70 (pain), 63 (physical function), 16 (mental health) and 4 (trunk muscle strength) for NMA. The NMA ...

Objectives The main aim of this study was to investigate physiotherapists’ pain attitudes and beliefs towardss non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP) and identify whether they are associated with ...

Back pain doesn’t always shout, it starts as a dull ache, a twinge while getting up, or a heaviness after a long day. Modern life doesn’t help, too much sitting, poor posture, and constant ...

CLBP resulted in high costs for medical consultations (without: US$ 34.25 ± 23.21; with: US$ 39.62 ± 27.25; P = 0.049), while cycling was negatively associated with costs (rho = -0.289; P = 0.049).

A person can use many exercises to help relieve back pain associated with RA. For example, yoga or tai chi can increase flexibility, balance, and stability while also reducing stress levels.

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Injury, age and poor posture can all contribute to herniated or bulging discs, which is a common cause of upper and lower back pain. Treatments range from pain management to ...

Some studies suggest chronic back pain may be associated with higher blood CRP levels. HLA-B27 is a genetic marker in the blood that is more common in people with ankylosing spondylitis and reactive ...

Introduction: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a global health problem that seriously affects the quality of life among patients. The etiology of CLBP is complex, with non-specific symptoms and ...