Woman almost paralysed when gym exercise gave her rare spinal injury
A woman was almost paralysed when lifting just half her usual weights at a class - leaving her suffering the same rare spinal ...
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$25M lawsuit accuses WMC staff of medical negligence
A man has filed a $25 million lawsuit against Medical Center (WMC) and Valley Health, alleging that failures by medical staff to diagnose and treat a serious ...
I regret pushing through back pain in a CrossFit class – I became incontinent and now use a walking stick
A GYM bunny who was almost paralysed after a gym class is now warning others of the risks of weightlifting. Jodie Wickers was ...
Sitting for hours giving you backache? Major study reveals methods to get relief that work like magic
A systematic review in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine reveals only 10% of treatments for low back pain offer genuine relief.
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What Is the Best Treatment for Arthritis in the Lower Back?
The type of surgical procedure depends on the region of the back affected and the type of arthritis diagnosed. Depending on the procedure that is done, surgery may help decompress the spinal cord and ...
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Back Pain When Breathing: Causes and When To Seek Help
It most often produces an S-shaped curve, affecting the thoracic spine and lumbar spine of the upper and lower back ... radiofrequency ablation, and spinal cord stimulation. Pulling a muscle in your ...
Conductive gel improves study of spinal cord injuries by transmitting clear signals while remaining flexible
Studying spinal cord injuries requires a material that can transmit clear signals yet remain flexible for when patients move ...
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Beyond Injury: Hope, Healing, and Care for Spinal Cord Injury Patients
Spinal cord injury (SCI) patients often rely on their loved ones as caregivers for help with daily tasks. Caring for a loved ...