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Breakthroughs in treatment of spine and back conditions

March 15, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Breakthroughs in treatment of spine and back conditions
(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) Approximately 21 million visits were made to physicians’ offices due to back problems in 2006. While countless adults experience back pain and stiffness, many suffer from serious spine and back conditions — including injury, herniated discs and the deterioration of the vertebrae. Three new studies presented at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons detail advances in back care and treatment options for specific back and spine conditions. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)

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Study reveals inconsistencies in low back pain care

February 28, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment 

bra target=_blank rel=nofollow href=http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3282355cid=c_1_41_ffid=38126url=http://www.arc.org.uk/news/article/19622797 Study reveals inconsistencies in low back pain care /abrGPs often fail to follow guidelines for the treatment of people with low back pain, new research suggests. (Source: Arthritis Research Campaign) br

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Scoliosis Back Pain

February 23, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Scoliosis Back Pain
Scoliosis back pain is a great conundrum for dorsopathy patients, since this spinal curvature condition is often blamed for sourcing symptoms, yet treatments are rarely, if ever, successful. Scoliosis describes a spinal abnormality in which the patient suffers an atypical side to side curvature of the spine at one or more locations. Some patients have a single abnormal curve, generally referred to as a “C” curve, while others have 2 or more abnormal curves, generally referred to as an “S” curve.

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The Nordic back pain subpopulation program: Course patterns established through weekly follow-ups in patients treated for low back pain

January 29, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment 

The Nordic back pain subpopulation program: Course patterns established through weekly follow-ups in patients treated for low back pain
Conclusions: We suggest that follow-ups in studies concerning primary sector LBP care are conducted in week seven after treatment was initiated and at some later point which cannot be established from this study. In clinical practice we recommend that patients’ LBP status is systematically followed for the first four weeks since lack of improvement during that period should cause watchfulness. (Source: Chiropractic & Osteopathy)

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Back Pain Causes and Treatment

January 22, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Back Pain Causes and Treatment
There are many back pain causes - however, identifying causes is vital to the long term resolution of the problem, and your doctor or Chartered Physiotherapist will help you figure that out. More often than not the underlying problem has been present for some time before the pain evolves, or the problem is aggravated by a stressful movement or situation resulting in pain.

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Practice: New AAN Guideline Examines Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation

January 15, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Practice: New AAN Guideline Examines Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation
According to an evidence-based guideline published on the web on December 30, 2009, TENS is not recommended for the treatment of chronic low-back pain due to lack of proven efficacy. However, there is good evidence that TENS should be considered (Source: American Academy of Neurology)

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Pregabalin, celecoxib, and their combination for treatment of chronic low-back pain

January 10, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Pregabalin, celecoxib, and their combination for treatment of chronic low-back pain
Conclusions  Combination of celecoxib and pregabalin is more effective than monotherapy for chronic low-back pain, with similar adverse effects. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10195-009-0077-zAuthors Carlo Luca Romanò, Istituto Ortopedico I.R.C.C.S. Galeazzi Via Riccardo Galeazzi, 4 20166 Milan ItalyDelia Romanò, Istituto Ortopedico I.R.C.C.S. Galeazzi Via Riccardo Galeazzi, 4 20166 Milan ItalyCristina Bonora, Istituto Ortopedico I.R.C.C.S. Galeazzi Via Riccardo Galeazzi, 4 20166 Milan ItalyGiuseppe Mineo, Università degli Studi di Milano Istituto Ortopedico I.R.C.C.S. Galeazzi Via Riccardo Galeazzi, 4 20166 Milan Italy Journal Journal of Orthopaedics and TraumatologyOnline ISSN 1590-9999Print ISSN 1590-9921 (Source: Journal …

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Back Pain Relief Using Inversion Tables - Do They Work?

December 29, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Back Pain Relief Using Inversion Tables - Do They Work?
Inversion therapy can be an effective way to relieve your back pain. If you have not added it to your treatment plan maybe its time.

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Secrets to Relieving Back Pain For Good

December 24, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Secrets to Relieving Back Pain For Good
In this article you will find many of the different tips and secrets that chiropractors won’t tell you. Millions of people end up spending thousands of dollars on doctors who use very slow and ineffective methods of treatment. If you want to cut right through all the smoke and mirrors and get to the very best ways to stop back pain now, then you will want to carefully review the information given to you in this article.

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Spinal Decompression Therapy and Back Pain

December 15, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Spinal Decompression Therapy and Back Pain
The mystique of technology as a fix for everything extends to back pain — in particular, as spinal decompression therapy, an offering that has gained visibility as among the latest in spine care (along with laser treatment — this article applies to that approach, too). The method involves a mechanical device intended to separate vertebrae and thereby to relieve pain.

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