Back pain can be better localized using a newly developed technique
While much prior research has looked at different spine structures as possible sources of pain, more attention is now being paid to the lower back muscles using MRI imaging.
Only certain patients with chronic neck pain need invasive procedures to treat it
The use of radiofrequency ablation—targeted heat from an electrical current to ease nerve pain—may be helpful for treating chronic neck pain, but only in patients meeting particular criteria, conclude evidence-based consensus guidelines, published online in the journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine.
Increasing dairy intake reduces falls and fractures among older care home residents
Increasing intake of foods rich in calcium and protein such as milk, yoghurt, and cheese, reduces falls and fractures in older adults living in residential care, finds a randomised controlled trial published by The BMJ today.
Osteoporosis Fractures: Treatment & Prevention
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that causes decreased bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, which increases the risk of fractures. It is considered a silent disease, meaning there are no other symptoms until a fracture occurs. The increased risk of fractures with osteoporosis can make you more susceptible to chronic pain and disability.
Q&A with Jacob Babu, MD, MHA: When Is That ‘Pain in Your Behind’ a Lumbar Disc Herniation?
Dr. Babu: It is a common presenting condition that is the result of multiple factors. Usually, an already predisposed disc is stressed by physical activity. This frequently consists of lifting events with compromised mechanics. It’s usually a combination of two motions that lead to a herniation: flexion or bending at your hip and a twisting motion at the same time. It can be oftentimes confused with a muscular strain in the back, which can also have a similar offending mechanism.
