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Backache (July 2007, Week Vol. 29)

Arthritis, Epidural For Back Pain
Jul-28-2007
If you are experiencing back pain you may find that most of your activities are limited Back pain is the leading cause of disability in people under 45 Many people have found relief from their back pain with an epidural administered by a professional Epidurals are usually used during childbirth to relieve the pain associated with having a baby
Advice, Devices Ineffective in Preventing Worker Back Pain
Jul-28-2007
Back pain is the number one cause of worker-compensation complaints, second only to the common cold in causing lost workdays. Consequently, employers and regulators have pushed training programs to teach specific lifting methods, and some recommend or require the use of assistive devices such as hoists for hospital workers. However, a new review of the research on lifting advice and handling devices has found that they do not prevent work-related back pain. 07/19
New Non-Surgical Back Pain Treatment Offers a Healthy Alternative to Back Surgery
Jul-28-2007
Recent studies have suggested that back surgery may not be necessary for the relief of back pain. Manhattan spinal decompression specialist Dr. Steven Shoshany is pleased to offer a new, non-surgical treatment for herniated discs. [PRWEB Jun 19, 2007]
BackJoy Creator and Revolutionary Back Pain Relief Device BackJoy, The Back Orthotic™ Debuts on QVC® as Summer Travel Season Arrives
Jul-28-2007
BackJoy Inventor Preston Willingham will show the QVC audience how a small and hard piece of plastic called BackJoy can be more comfortable for your back and relieve back pain more effectively when sitting than the softest cushion or most expensive chair [PRWEB Jun 15, 2007]
Is a 'disc bulge' a serious problem?
Jul-28-2007
Many patients with back pain will have an MRI test performed if their symptoms persist. The MRI may include findings that are clearly the cause of the symptoms, or...
A question for the "true" masochists
Jul-22-2007
If you have bad back pain, say like an inflamed nerve, that causes deep sharp pains that alternate from feeling like someone hit you in the shoulder blade with a sledge hammer with sharper pains akin
NEWs In Northeastern Wisconsin
Jul-25-2007

Prevea is hosting a free seminar about back pain from 6-7:30 p.m. today at the Prevea Health Center, 1821 S. Webster Ave.