scoliosis
scoliosis
01/10/2018
The USPSTF first released a screening recommendation for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in 2004. Recently, the USPSTF evaluated existing evidence on the benefits and harms of screening for the condition in...
01/10/2018
back pain
back pain
11/28/2017
Nearly 4 out of every 5 US adults is affected by low back pain. In a recent study, researchers assessed the safety and efficacy of a minimally invasive radiological treatment for low back pain.
11/28/2017
Fractures
Fractures
09/08/2017
While several studies have suggested that undiagnosed vertebral fractures are associated with back pain in women, there is not comparable data for men. Researchers sought to address this gap by examining...
09/08/2017
fibromyalgia syndrome
fibromyalgia syndrome
07/17/2017
A recent study sought to determine if fibromyalgia was an independent predictor of asthma severity and poor asthma control among patients with both comorbidities.
07/17/2017
News
News
07/03/2017
Regularly engaging in physical activity, from walking to intense exercise, may help to reduce the risk of chronic low back pain by as much as 16%
07/03/2017
back pain
back pain
06/20/2017
While yoga has been found to be effective for patients with mild to moderate low back pain, its efficacy in comparison to physical therapy remains unknown. A recent noninferiority trial compared the effects...
06/20/2017
fibromyalgia syndrome
fibromyalgia syndrome
06/14/2017
Current treatments for fibromyalgia can be limited or restrictive. Therefore, in a new study, researchers aimed to examine the effects of home-based light therapy on pain sensitivity and function in...
06/14/2017
fibromyalgia syndrome
fibromyalgia syndrome
05/12/2017
In a recent study, researchers aimed to define the prevalence of fibromyalgia among the general population.
05/12/2017
back pain
back pain
04/25/2017
Mindfulness-based stress reduction programs (MSBR) appear to improve low back pain only slightly
04/25/2017
back pain
back pain
02/14/2017
The American College of Physicians has released new guidelines for the noninvasive treatment of low back pain.
02/14/2017