Back and Neck Pain News

Posted January 26, 2009:

• Shoulder Injuries In US High School Athletes Occur More Often In Boys

Posted January 22, 2009:

• Here's Venom In Your Eye: Spitting Cobras Hit Their Mark

Posted January 19, 2009:

• Rise In Antibiotic Resistant Pediatric Head And Neck Infections

Posted January 7, 2009:

• Unique Skeletal Muscle Design Contributes To Spine Stability

Posted January 6, 2009:

• MR Arthrography Is More Accurate Than MR In Diagnosing Shoulder Tears, Study Suggests

Posted December 18, 2008:

• Gesture Recognition Will Allow People With Disabilities To Interact More Easily With Computers
• Head And Neck Injury Risks In Heavy Metal: Head Bangers Stuck Between Rock And A Hard Bass

Posted December 15, 2008:

• Physical Therapy Offers Evidence-Based Solution To Musculoskeletal Pain
• Lumbar Fusion Has Long-Term Benefits, Study Suggests

Posted December 11, 2008:

• Use Weights, Not Aerobics, To Ease Back Pain, Study Suggests

Posted December 2, 2008:

• High School Sports: Football Leads Sports Associated With Rare Injuries

Posted October 27, 2008:

• Pain Automatically Activates Facial Muscle Groups

Posted October 1, 2008:

• Facet Joint Effusion And Interspinal Ligament Edema: Major Sources Of Lower Back Pain

Posted September 25, 2008:

• Anabolic Steroids Provide A Competitive Edge In Power Lifting Years After Doping Has Ended

Posted September 17, 2008:

• Minimally Invasive Surgery Alleviates Pain Caused By Hip Impingement

Posted September 4, 2008:

• Child Safety Seats And Lap-and-Shoulder Belts Effective In Preventing Serious Injury, Study Suggests

Posted September 3, 2008:

• Age, Income And Marital Status: Socio-Demographic Factors Influence Costs Of Back Pain

Posted August 19, 2008:

• Alexander Technique Offers Long-Term Relief For Back Pain

Posted July 30, 2008:

• Cartilage That Repairs Itself? New Research Reveals Important Clues

Posted July 22, 2008:

• Teamwork Cuts Out Unnecessary Biopsies, Researchers Find

Posted July 18, 2008:

• Molecular Hula Hoop Nanorotor

Posted July 10, 2008:

• Cool, Air Blown Under Football Shoulder Pads Reduces Body Temperature And Heart Rate, Research Finds

Posted July 9, 2008:

• New Helmet May Significantly Reduce Forces To Neck During Head-First Impact

Posted July 8, 2008:

• Low Back Pain Recovery Slow; And Worse For Those On Compensation

Posted July 7, 2008:

• Baseball Diamonds: The Lefthander's Best Friend
• Combination Drug Taken Early Relieves Migraine Symptoms

Posted July 1, 2008:

• Smokers Suffer More Back Pain, Survey Shows

Posted June 25, 2008:

• New Fossils Of Extremely Primitive 4-Legged Creatures Close The Gap Between Fish And Land Animals

Posted June 10, 2008:

• Children With Bigger Neck Sizes Face An Increased Risk Of A Sleep-Related Breathing Disorder

Posted June 9, 2008:

• Combining Radiation And Surgery Significantly Improves Survival For Head And Neck Cancer Patients

Posted May 31, 2008:

• Acupuncture Reduces Pain And Dysfunction In Head And Neck Cancer Patients After Neck Dissection

Posted May 30, 2008:

• People With Joint Pain Can Really Forecast Thunderstorms

Posted May 29, 2008:

• Quality Of Life Predicts Cancer Survival, Study Finds

Posted May 19, 2008:

• Medication May Prevent Depression In Patients With Head And Neck Cancer

Posted May 16, 2008:

• Sitting Position Can Influence Risk Of Whiplash

Posted May 14, 2008:

• Office Initiative Reduces Headaches And Neck And Shoulder Pain By More Than 40 Percent

Posted May 13, 2008:

• Patients' Expectation of Getting Better Is Crucial in Recovery from Whiplash

Posted May 9, 2008:

• American Pain Society's Low Back Guideline Expanded To Cover Interventional Procedures

Posted May 8, 2008:

• Exhaling For Exploration: Scientists Test Lunar Breathing System

Posted May 7, 2008:

• Mothers' High Normal Blood Sugar Levels Place Infants At Risk For Birth Problems

Posted April 30, 2008:

• New Surgery Improves Head And Neck Cancer Treatment

Posted April 24, 2008:

• Shoulder Motor Balks On Opportunity Rover's Robotic Arm

Posted April 22, 2008:

• Lumbar Supports Not Particularly Effective For Low Back Pain

Posted April 21, 2008:

• Most Lethal Melanomas Are On Scalp And Neck

Posted April 8, 2008:

• Physical Activity Is Natural Pain Reliever For Arthritis

Posted March 28, 2008:

• Whole Body MDCT Just As 'Good' As Neck MDCT Angiography In Diagnosing Head And Neck Injuries, Study Suggests

Posted March 25, 2008:

• Inhibition of Chemokine Receptor Activation May Improve Head and Neck Cancer Therapies, Study Suggests

Posted March 23, 2008:

• Pitching Mound Height Affects Throwing Motion, Injury Risk

Posted March 18, 2008:

• Cause Of Death Of Russian Baby Mammoth Discovered

Posted March 17, 2008:

• Trauma Patients Likely To Experience Moderately Severe Pain One Year After Injuries

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