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Upper Back Pain: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
If you suffer from upper back pain, it's time to reclaim your comfort and regain control of your daily life. Relief from this debilitating condition is within reach.
Source: HealthDay
Tissue bridges as predictors of recovery from cervical spine injuries
Results of the longitudinal study, "Prognostic value of tissue bridges in cervical spinal cord injury," have the potential to change clinical practice. They have been published in The Lancet Neurology.
Source: Medical Xpress
Diabetes increases the risk of failure in spinal fusion procedures
A new study from orthopaedic researchers at The University of Toledo has found lumbar spinal fusion procedures are far more likely to fail in individuals with diabetes.
Source: EurekAlert
Pain relief for worn spinal disks
The fluid-filled cushions between the bones in your spine are called disks. They provide flexibility, allow for spine movement like flexion and extension, and act as shock absorbers.
Source: Medical Xpress
What the Amount of Fat on Your Arms Might Tell You About Your Spine Health
For those over 50, measuring the total amount of fat in the arms may help predict which women and men are at a higher risk of a spinal fracture, new research shows.
Source: health
