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Two different approaches seek to interfere with mechanisms that inhibit cell regeneration
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13-item questionnaire predicts who will be more active in post-surgery rehab
full story » Majority of College Students Report Backpack-Related Pain
Shoulders, neck and back most affected, but group says smart loading could cut stress
full story » Pack Safety Should Be on Back-to-School Lists
Orthopedic doctor offers tips on how to choose and use the proper backpack
full story » Spinal Cord Stem Cells May Act as Nerve Repair System
Grown in lab, then returned to body, they could lead to nonsurgical treatments
full story » Football Can Shrink Players
Spinal compression, equipment weight makes for temporary height loss, study says
full story » Scoliosis: An Unnatural Curve
Treatment includes watchful waiting, bracing and, sometimes, surgery
full story » Artificial Cervical Disc Surgery Cheaper Than Fusion
Savings of almost $6,000 primarily due to earlier return to work, analysis finds
full story » Gastric Bypass May Also Relieve Low Back Pain
Discomfort appears to decline along with weight, study finds
full story » Quick Decompression Aids Spinal Injury Recovery
Done within 24 hours, the procedure improved neurological outcomes a year later
full story » Gel Enables Severed Spinal Cord Fibers to Regrow
Works in mice, but human clinical trials could start in several years, study says
full story » Yoga Program May Help Prevent Falls in Elderly
9-week course for women over 65 showed increased flexibility, balance and stance
full story » Pain Relief for Osteoporosis Patients With Fractures
Vertebroplasty shows benefit in study of those with spinal afflictions
full story » Surgery Best for Narrowing of Spine
Study says it beat nonsurgical care for painful condition that often accompanies aging
full story » Back Pain Spending Up, Relief Down
Extra dollars aren't buying results, study says
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