Getting a massage from a robot may seem like something out of a science fiction story, but it could be a reality in the not-too-distant future. Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is looking into the possibility of robotic ...
Mar 17, 2023
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Patients with chronic low back pain may benefit from equine-facilitated therapy (EFT), a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. During a 12-week intervention, the perceived amount of pain decreased, and the ...
Mar 15, 2023
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In a recent study from University Hospitals (UH) Connor Whole Health, researchers found that patients who have recurrent or ongoing pain after lumbar spine surgery may seek out a therapy called spinal manipulation, which ...
Mar 10, 2023
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Spinal cord stimulation, a medical technology suggested to treat people with chronic back pain, does not provide long-term relief and may cause harm, according to a Cochrane Review released today.
Mar 8, 2023
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A systematic review of relatively new treatment for chronic back pain—cognitive functional therapy—has found that it is no better than traditional therapies based on evidence from past studies.
Mar 2, 2023
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It's a familiar story: you feel a twinge in your back and next thing you know, you can't get out of bed. From back pain to achy joints, musculoskeletal pain, while common, can be life-changing and debilitating. But does it ...
Mar 2, 2023
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A minimally invasive treatment that injects allograft disk tissue into the spine to relieve pain associated with degenerative disk disease provides significant improvement in pain and function over a sustained period, according ...
Mar 1, 2023
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Chronic low back pain and other chronic back problems are the most common health problems in Austria: it is estimated that almost half of all Austrians suffer from chronic neck, low back or back pain, which is extremely burdensome ...
Feb 22, 2023
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To help patients manage chronic, often debilitating pain, physicians frequently prescribe medications as first line therapy, although treatment guidelines often call for non-pharmacologic approaches.
Feb 22, 2023
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You may have heard of a treatment called dry needling and wondered what it is or if it's right for you. While the name of the procedure may sound intimidating, dry needling is an accessible and commonly offered therapy for ...
Feb 14, 2023
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