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Backache (February 2007, Week Vol. 7)

Eight Out Of 10 Americans Will Suffer From Lower Back Pain Heartland Rehabilitation Services Heals with Handson Physical Ther
Feb-21-2007
Some 80 percent of the population will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives a figure that some medical experts say is reaching epidemic proportionsFor many people lower back pain will come in the form of a back strain or sprain And treatment......
Low Back Pain in a General Population. Natural Course and Influence of Physical Exercise-A 5-Year Follow-up of the Musculoskeletal Intervention Center-Norrtälje Study.
Feb-22-2007
The natural course of low back pain (LBP) in care-seeking men and women was followed during 5 years. Both men and women who had sought care for LBP reported a decrease in pain and disability. The effect of habits of regular physical exercise on LBP was investigated, but no effect was seen.
Spine
Firm with system to treat back pain raises $1.75M
Feb-19-2007
Spinal Designs International Inc., a firm that's developed a treatment program for patients suffering from chronic back pain, has raised about $1.75 million in venture capital.
Spinal Cord Stimulation May Treat Axial Low Back Pain
Feb-22-2007
Researchers are reporting encouraging preliminary results with spinal cord stimulation to relieve axial back pain associated with failed back surgery syndrome.
Medscape Medical News
Lexa Lee
A Guide To Back Pain
Feb-20-2007
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