Even Sham Acupuncture Eases Low Back Pain
Study finds real improvements compared to standard therapy
Cialis Eases Erectile Dysfunction After Spinal Cord Injury
Sexual difficulties are common for these injured men, researchers note
Novel Cooling Therapy May Have Aided Injured Football Player
Lowering Kevin Everett's body temperature helped protect his spinal cord, doctors say
Back to School Means Backpack Safety
Help protect kids from stress and strain, experts say
Post-Injury MRI Predicts Spinal Cord Recovery
Key factors give patients, doctors realistic goals, researchers say
Back Surgery Can Quickly Relieve Pain
But waiting won't hurt your chances of recovery, new research
suggests
Added Treatment Won't Speed Whiplash Recovery
Aggressive approach may even slow healing, study suggests
Amateur Boxers Also Hit by Brain Injury
Spinal fluid study shows signs of post-fight damage
Drug Shows Promise in Spinal Cord Injury Treatment
Cethrin inhibited cell death, promoted neural regeneration, study finds
More Seniors Suffering Spinal Cord Injury
Falls are a major cause of the increase, U.S. study finds
Spinal Disc Transplant Shows Promise Against Back Pain
Chinese team reports good results from small 5-year trial
Steroid Shots Provide Little Relief for Low Back Pain
Panel finds epidurals don't provide long-term benefit beyond 3 months
Older Patients Shouldn't Delay Spinal Surgery: Study
Complication risks rise substantially after age 69, experts say
Smoking, Obesity Risk Factors for Spinal Procedures
Both problems boosted risks linked to back pain
'Smart Bladder' Technology Could Help Paralyzed
Stimulating spinal cord can restore natural urination, animal study shows
Experts Offer Free Back Pain Advice Feb. 15
Hotline focuses on preventing, easing pain in middle age
Neurological Disorders Strike Millions
New government report gives latest estimates, which show increases in Alzheimer's, MS cases
Narcotics Offer Only Short-Term Relief of Back Pain
Researchers also found abuse occurred in 24 percent of cases
Psychological Interventions Ease Chronic Low Back Pain
Hypnosis, biofeedback and relaxation improve quality of life, study finds
Surgery Only Slightly Better for Herniated Disc
Many patients with sciatic pain improve with other methods, studies find
Health Tip: Symptoms of Scoliosis
An unnatural curvature of the spine
Health Tip: Snow Shoveling Safety
Here's how to help prevent injury
Health Tip: Symptoms of a Herniated Disc
Back pain that may radiate down the legs
Health Tip: High Heels May Hurt Your Back
Properly fitted low heels are preferred
Health Tip: Potbellies Can Trigger Back Pain
Puts a strain on the muscles
Health Tip: Backpack Safety
Here's how to prevent injury
Health Tip: Back Pain?
Stay active, but don't overdo it
