Scientists in Denmark found that 20% to 40% of chronic lower back pain was caused by bacterial infections.
A course of antibiotics instead of surgery could cure up to 40% of patients with chronic back pain, in a medical breakthrough that one spinal surgeon says is worthy of a Nobel prize.
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Scientists have discovered a new species of stingray at the World Heritage-nominated Ningaloo Marine Park.
Environment Minister Donna Faragher said the new ray was part of the maskray family and with a wingspan of 30cm, it was much smaller than most rays found at Ningaloo.
Mrs Faragher said the find highlighted the importance of the Ningaloo Marine Park…
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It’s not all in the mind — the so-called placebo effect is real and reaches right down to the spine, German scientists said. The finding may help in the hunt for better ways to tackle pain and other disorders.
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It is an ingredient more likely to raise suspicions among the parents of sweet-toothed children. But the colouring in a blue M&M could harbour secret benefits.
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Acupuncture appears to be an effective treatment for chronic back ache with sufferers reporting a 20 per cent reduction in pain, according to research.
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A new study has unearthed compelling evidence that combination of air bags and seat belts affords the best protection against spine fractures sustained in motor vehicle crashes.
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Ever bend down and not get up again for a few days? Have you turned your neck in one direction only to find that your body had to accompany your neck to turn to the other side?
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Adam Hammond, a former member of the U.S. Army’s “Golden Knights” Parachute Team, has become the first recipient of the Eon Mini-the world’s smallest spinal cord stimulator.
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