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Black Ankylosing Spondylitis Patients Have More Inflammation and Comorbid Conditions, Study Shows
Last updated: 07/29/2020
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a form of inflammatory arthritis that impacts the lower spine and pelvic joints, is an inflammatory condition that can occur in people of any race...
Five ways to help manage back pain
Last updated: 07/29/2020
Back pain is very common and will affect many of us at some point in our lives. The good news is that in most cases it isn’t a serious problem, and it might just be caused by a...
Be more active to reduce back pain
Last updated: 07/29/2020
Regularly engaging in physical activity, from walking to intense exercise, may help to reduce the risk of chronic low back pain by as much as 16 percent, according to a new...
All the Reasons Why You May Have Lower Back Pain, According to Doctors
Last updated: 07/29/2020
One morning, I just woke up with it: shooting pain and stiffness all round my lower back and no recent injury to account for it. I slowly rolled out of bed and hobbled to work,...
Artificial intelligence and the classification of low back pain
Last updated: 07/29/2020
Low back pain a leading cause of disability worldwide and is associated with large costs for people with back pain and for society as a whole. In up to 95% of people with low...
Yoga That's Safe for My Spine
Last updated: 07/28/2020
In my work as a physical therapist I’m often asked by my patients about the practice of yoga. Many of them suffer from back pain or have undergone spine surgery and want to know...
Patient Expectations Drive Doctors to Order Unnecessary Scans for Low Back Pain
Last updated: 07/28/2020
Despite knowing (and agreeing with) recommendations to not use imaging for low back pain without “red flag” indicators, doctors are still ordering unnecessary CTs and MRIs for...
Expert tips: A physiotherapist on those staying at home
Last updated: 07/28/2020
Clíodhna Ní Choisdealbha is a chartered physiotherapist and has worked extensively in sport – including as lead physiotherapist for the IRFU Irish Women’s Seven’s programme, and...
How Aerial Yoga Can Help People Living With Trauma, Chronic Pain, & Other Conditions Heal
Last updated: 07/28/2020
If you've ever wanted to pretend that you're in Cirque du Soleil, then you have to try aerial yoga. Aside from being fun, aerial yoga can possibly help you heal from physical...
3 Things You Need to Know About Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease
Last updated: 07/27/2020
Degenerative disc disease is among the most common causes of lower back pain. Yet, despite its prevalence, many people have misconceptions about this condition. To help clear...