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Recent Back Pain Articles

Takes a Pro to Make Offices Pain-Free
Ergonomist's adjustments to desks, chairs reduce eyestrain, poor posture, study finds

Health Tip: Warning Signs of Scoliosis
An abnormal curvature of the spine that rarely causes pain

Alternative Treatments May Boost IVF Success
Mind-body therapies increase odds of pregnancy, studies find

Health Tip: Help Prevent Low Back Pain
Things you can do to ward off a backache

A Drug to Cure Spinal Cord Injuries?
That idea is not so far-fetched, say scientists who now have possible targets for therapy

More MRI Machines May Mean More Back Surgeries
But many of these procedures will not help patients, researchers warn

Autumn Chores Often Hazardous
Take precautions to avoid falls, strains and sprains, experts say

Bad Economy Really Hurts Some Folks
Many Americans blame acute aches and pains on the recession, survey finds

Paralyzed Rats Walk Again
Three-pronged treatment let their legs move, bear weight without brain signals

Yoga Can Ease Lower Back Pain
Those who did it reported less discomfort, depression after six months