Back Pain Archive: December 2008
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What is Spinal Fusion?
Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that addresses serious back pain problems. Click here for more information on back pain. Published December 19 2008
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New Way to Treat Scoliosis
A new neuronavigational technique similar to the one NASA uses to navigate a robotic arm in space is making it possible to operate on severe cases of scoliosis, or curvature of the spine, in a minimally invasive, low-impact manner. Click here for more information on back pain. Published December 15 2008
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How Do High Heels Affect the Legs?
High-heels are associated with back pain. Here is an a study showing what high-heels do to feet as well. More reasons why women should be wary of fashionable high heels. Click here for more information on back pain. Published December 10 2008
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Most back pain is Simple.
Most back pain is caused by everyday stress. Click here for more information on back pain. Published December 8 2008
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Smoking and Back Pain.
Smokers are at higher risk for back problems, perhaps because smoking decreases blood circulation. Click here for more information on back pain. Published December 1 2008
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PNT for lower back pain relief
Fine needle electrodes are inserted into the skin and are designed block lower back pain. Click here for more information on back pain. Published December 1 2008