December 22, 2016 Back pain tied to increased fall risk for older men Back pain is the most common type of pain older men complain of, and it could signal a greater risk of falling, even for people with no other disabilities, according to a recent U.S. study.
December 21, 2016 How chiropractors can make your back worse Samantha Slaven was just following the advice of her pilates instructor when she walked into a chiropractor’s office.
November 22, 2016 NFL great Troy Aikman's workout to end back pain When Troy Aikman retired from the National Football League after 12 seasons as the Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback, he was determined to keep training as hard as ever, out of fear he’d become an “overweight retired guy,” he says.
November 4, 2016 Safe patient handling linked to fewer worker injuries Hospitals that implement safe patient handling and moving policies may find these practices associated with fewer injuries among healthcare workers, a small study suggests.
October 26, 2016 Astronauts' back pain has surprising cause Astronauts may have no trouble moving heavy objects in the weightlessness of space, but that doesn't mean that the experience isn't hard on their backs.
October 18, 2016 Doctors still order imaging for low back pain, against recommendations Many doctors who order CT or MRI scans for patients with low back pain do so fearing that patients will be upset if they do not get imaging and because there is too little time to explain the risks and benefits of the tests, a new study found.
August 25, 2016 Can adults develop scoliosis? Q&A with Dr. Manny: What are the symptoms of adult scoliosis?
August 23, 2016 Heavy lifting by young workers linked to low back pain in midlife Young adults with jobs that involve heavy lifting and forceful movements might be at higher risk for back pain later in life, a study from Finland suggests.
July 31, 2016 Understanding sciatica: Could your back pain be something more? Q&A with Dr. Manny: What is sciatica exactly and how is it treated?
May 25, 2016 Massage may be option for pain relief Massage is better than nothing for pain relief, according to a new review.
