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  • Osteoporosis: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

    Osteoporosis is a primary cause of fractures in postmenopausal women and older men. It can affect any bones, but is most frequently seen in the hip, spine and wrist bones.

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  • New study provides evidence for more effective brain-based treatment of chronic back pain

    The study examined the critical connection between the brain and pain for treating chronic pain. The study examined the critical connection between the brain and pain for treating chronic pain. Specifically, they looked at the importance of pain attributions, which are people's beliefs about the underlying causes of their pain, to reduce chronic back pain severity.

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  • Augmented reality is gaining ground in spinal surgery

    Augmented reality, which incorporates virtual elements onto a user's real-world surroundings, has emerged in recent years as a potential method for improving outcomes and user experience for complex spinal surgeries.

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  • Scientists give elderly chronic neck pain sufferers new hope

    Those suffering from chronic neck pain can alleviate the symptoms on the way to full recovery if they adopt optimal posture and spinal alignment, according to a study by the University of Sharjah scientists. The study evaluated two widely-used corrective approaches to remedy chronic non-specific neck pain caused by forward head posture (FHP) and CBP rehabilitation and traditional exercise programs.

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  • October is Spine Health Awareness Month

    In a world where many of us spend hours hunched over computers or craning down at our smartphones, maintaining spinal health is paramount. This October, the spotlight is on spinal wellness as we celebrate Spine Health Awareness Month.

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  • Adults can develop scoliosis too

    Maybe you remember being screened for scoliosis in school. Or your own child has been treated to straighten a curving spine. But scoliosis is not restricted to children and adolescents; adults can develop scoliosis too.

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  • Kyphoscoliosis: What to know

    Kyphoscoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine in both the lateral scoliosis and forward & kyphosis directions. It results in a complex three-dimensional shape, leading to a noticeable rounding or hunching of the back.

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  • Is walking good for sciatica? What to know

    Some people may find that walking helps relieve sciatica pain. However, it is important to have a good walking technique to reduce the risk of worsening pain.

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  • Can pain get worse after a medial branch block?

    It is not common for pain to get worse after a medial branch block (MBB). However, this could happen if there are complications during the procedure that result in nerve damage.

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  • Surgical Stabilization Beneficial for Odontoid Fractures

    For patients with odontoid fractures, surgical stabilization is associated with a reduced rate of nonunion and mortality at 30 days and one year, according to a study published online June 12 in Neurosurgery.

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