You’ve Suffered Whiplash: Know the Symptoms & Treatments
THURSDAY, June 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Whiplash — an often underestimated injury that can strike in the aftermath of a collision — inflicts injury and pain on its unsuspecting victims.If you find yourself grappling with the relentless effects of …
Learn MoreWhat Are Back Spasms, and Can They Be Treated?
WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — “Oh, my aching back!” Everyone has uttered these words at some point, in response to the sharp, sudden pain that comes with back spasms.This article will explore the causes of back spasms, their symptoms an…
Learn MoreGetting Rid of Neck Pain: 6 Ways to Feel Better
WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The phrase “pain in the neck” is a tongue-in-cheek way to describe annoying situations or people that test our patience, but for those who experience genuine neck pain, it’s no laughing matter.Neck pain can…
Learn MoreThe Most Common Back Surgeries, Explained
WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Imagine a life where even the simplest movement becomes a painful endeavor.Back pain, a pervasive ailment affecting millions, can turn daily routines into exhausting and painful challenges. Back surgery eme…
Learn More619 Million Affected by Low Back Pain Globally in 2020
TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Overall, 619 million people were affected by low back pain globally in 2020, and the number of prevalent cases is projected to continue increasing, according to a review published in the June issue of The Lanc…
Learn MoreIs Surgery for Sciatica Really Worth It?
MONDAY, April 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Sciatica can send searing, unrelenting pain down your legs, and surgery is often recommended if other less invasive measures fail to bring relief.Unfortunately, a new study review suggests that such operation…
Learn MoreUna terapia ‘pulsada’ para los nervios podría ayudar a aliviar la ciática
MIÉRCOLES, 29 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las personas que sufren de ciática obtienen un alivio duradero de un procedimiento que usa unas agujas finas para calentar las raíces de los nervios cerca de la columna, muestra un nuevo ensayo clínic…
Learn MoreNerve ‘Pulse’ Therapy May Help Ease Sciatica
WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People suffering from sciatica gain lasting relief from a procedure that uses a fine needle to heat nerve roots near the spine, a new clinical trial shows.The minimally invasive procedure, called pulsed ra…
Learn MoreComparative Effectiveness of Meds for Acute Low Back Pain Unclear
MONDAY, March 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with acute low back pain, the comparative effectiveness and safety of analgesic medications is unclear, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online March 22 in The BMJ.Mic…
Learn MoreAllograft Disc Tissue Injection Aids Degenerative Disc Disease Symptoms
TUESDAY, March 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An injection of allograft disc tissue into the spine alleviates pain associated with degenerative disc disease, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Society of Interventional Radiology,…
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