Hotel fire ruled an accident Nov 18, 2008
Two firefighters were treated, one for smoke inhalation and another for back pain. . (WKRC.com, OH)
Minor ills a major call on doctors Nov 18, 2008
The "low-level" aches and pains Australian patients most frequently take to their doctors include acute upper respiratory tract infection, back pain, gastroenteritis, joint pain, fatigue, headache and constipation. The survey was carried out by the international health sector consultancy IMS, which undertook a similar study in Britain and fuelled a government drive to encourage self-care and greater preventive health. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Feds investigate Canby police officer Nov 18, 2008
Jackson admitted to the FBI that he used steroids when he played football at Linfield College in the 1990s and switched to human growth hormone to ease back pain after a motorcycle accident ended his football career. A copy of a steroid order dated April 30, 2002, that then-Canby Officer Jason Deason wrote on City of Canby police stationery to his supplier, William Traverso, of Canby Landscape Supply. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Regional differences in lumbar spinal posture and the influence of low back pain Nov 18, 2008
Spinal posture is commonly a focus in the assessment and clinical management of low back pain (LBP) patients. However, the link between spinal posture and LBP is not fully understood. (BioMed Central)
What is the Alexander Technique? Nov 17, 2008
New data suggest the Alexander Technique can ease back pain for at least a year. In the randomized study, which involved 579 people with chronic back pain and was published this summer in the British Medical Journal, six lessons proved almost as effective as 24 if patients also did 30 minutes of brisk walking or the equivalent every day ... Overall, exercise alone (such as brisk walking) led to a 17 percent improvement in back pain, said Dr. Paul Little, the lead author of the study and a... (Boston Globe)
Yoon: Bettencourt living on top of the world Nov 17, 2008
" That's what Bettencourt's Nationwide Tour season was looking like about 10 weeks ago. He was 77th on the money list and going nowhere fast after a missed cut in Utah on Sept. 7. But a putter switch to Taylor Made's Itsy Bitsy Spider sparked one of the hottest stretches of the season by any player. He had a victory, a second and a fifth among his five tournaments heading into the tour championship and vaulted to No. 12 on the money list entering the season-ending event. A third-round 63 at the... (ESPN -- Golf)
One family's long fight with death, pancreatitis and insurance companies Nov 17, 2008
During the next several months, Dave alternated between nursing homes and hospital intensive care units as he battled pockets of puss from the pancreas, a variety of infections, pneumonia and back pain. I was on enough narcotics to fill an elephant, he said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Yuvraj in doubt for India's 2nd one-dayer Nov 16, 2008
Acute back pain may force Yuvraj Singh out of India's second limited-overs international against England on Monday after the left-hander spurred the home side to a commanding win in the opening match. Yuvraj complained of back stress during Friday's first limited-overs international and used a runner as he posted an unbeaten 138 that helped India clinch a 158-run victory in the first of seven matches. (International Herald Tribune)
Lowell is making progress Nov 15, 2008
"Michael Fucito, a senior captain on the Harvard soccer team, understands what Lowell will endure. He underwent the same operation as Lowell this past summer and also had his surgery performed by Kelly. Before the surgery, Fucito said, he often felt tightness in his lower back and lack of mobility in his hip (the pain became so sharp he could no longer relax his leg out to the side).Once he returned from rehabilitation, Fucito initially felt pain in his hamstring owing to overcompensation, but... (Boston Globe)
Trolley crash snarls Green Line rush hour Nov 15, 2008
Two Green Line trolleys crashed at the height of the morning rush yesterday in the Boylston T Station, complicating the commute and sending seven people to local hospitals with reports of neck and back pain, according to an MBTA spokesman. An inbound trolley bumped into the back of a second as it pulled up to the platform at 8:45 a.m., said Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority spokesman Joe Pesaturo. (Boston Globe)
Events raise funds for cancer patient Nov 15, 2008
So Miller and her family were stunned to learn that a gnawing back pain didn't come from kidney stones. Rather, it was caused by colon cancer that had spread to her liver and lungs. (AZCentral -- News)
Program provides a safe way to toss prescriptions Nov 15, 2008
"These are the kinds of drugs somebody might get from their dental surgery, for back pain or things like that," said Humble, the assistant director. "It's an accident waiting to happen.". (AZCentral -- News)
UK media go ga-ga over Yuvi Nov 15, 2008
Yuvraj was battling a back pain and played with a runner for most part of his blazing 138-run knock. The 'Daily Mail', a widely-circulated tabloid here, wondered what the left-hander might have done had he been in full fitness. (India Times, India)
School bus struck from behind by car Nov 14, 2008
Two of the students complained of neck or back pain while being checked out by Central Mat-Su emergency medical responders, according to Keenan. Keenan said a parent of the students planned to take them to the hospital for further examination. (Anchorage Daily News)
Summum: A glimpse inside Nov 13, 2008
It was the first time she had agreed to be interviewed since his death, which she would only say was the result of "complications" from late-onset post-traumatic stress disorder from his time in Vietnam and chronic back pain. Summum, a Latin term meaning "the sum total of all creation," made national headlines Monday when the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal from the city of Pleasant Grove, which wants to block Summum from displaying its own monument beside the Ten Commandments in a... (Salt Lake Tribune)
Cocaine smugglers jailed, stiffer sentences sought Nov 13, 2008
Judge Arthur Hangewa, who read out the verdict on Guevara, said the accused had claimed to need the drug to reduce back pain. "The defendant needs the drug ... He was polite during the hearings and he has no criminal record. He is also his family's sole breadwinner.". (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Yoga gains respect among doctors Nov 13, 2008
She said studies have found that yoga helps people suffering diseases such as hypertension, anxiety, arthritis, chronic back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, stress, depression, diabetes and epilepsy. "It shows so much promise," Wroth said. (News & Observer)
Chinese official sacked for refusing to return from abroad Nov 13, 2008
According to an earlier report of Xinhua, Yang had surgery in April 2007 on his recurring back pain. He had confided to some of his peers over the last year that he wanted to step down because of "bad health and there were some people against him.". (Xinhuanet, China)
Defense rests in Joyce case Nov 13, 2008
- Former Superior Court Judge Michael T. Joyce's brother-in-law, Norman David Clark, told jurors he witnessed Joyce abandon a golf round in August 2002 because of back pain ... Joyce's brother-in-law, Norman David Clark, of Pittsburgh, told jurors that Joyce had to bow out of a round of golf with him in August 2002 because of back pain ... Ford Elliott had told jurors at one point that she remembered commiserating with Joyce about back pain at a judge's conference at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Chiropractor gets up to a year in jail Nov 12, 2008
The victims include a pregnant woman in her third trimester and a 15-year-old girl suffering from back pain. During the office visits, Faubion often put his hands under the womens shirt and bra. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Modesto's Bettencourt won't rest on success Nov 12, 2008
"I felt back pain during the pro-am on Wednesday and knew it wasn't just a pulled muscle," he said. "I barely made it through the dinner for Nationwide winners that night. My caddie (J.J. Jakovac) rushed me to the hospital. It was the most painful experience of my life.". (Modesto Bee, CA)
Bus passengers taken to hospital after collision Nov 12, 2008
Of the 24 passengers on the bus, seven complained of back pain and three were taken to the hospital. Carthans complained of pain in her right shoulder but refused medical attention. (NJ.com -- Times)
Boynton Beach helicopter crash 'never worried' veteran reporter; pilot injured Nov 12, 2008
well, Cavenaugh does have some back pain. but no broken bones. (The Palm Beach Post)
Parents thank emergency, medical personnel for care Nov 12, 2008
She had neck and back pain, continues to have whiplash in her neck and had bruising and soreness. Physically, she will be OK. But mentally, it s going to take a long time. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Woman Sues Dentist for Botched Breast Surgery Nov 11, 2008
The woman's lawyer, Patricia Greenstreet told the P-I that her client was a high school athlete with disproportionately large breasts that hampered her ability to play sports and caused her neck and back pain. But the surgery left the woman feeling worse, Greenstreet said. (Fox News)
Marietta chiropractor bilked insurance for millions Nov 11, 2008
Prosecutors say the 47-year-old submitted fraudulent bills to Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Georgia to get paid for a back pain treatments that the insurance company refused to cover. Recent headlines. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Red Sox pitcher Lester wins 2008 Hutch Award Nov 11, 2008
Lester was diagnosed with anaplastic large-cell lymphoma in August 2006, after leaving the Red Sox while they were in Seattle because he was having mysterious back pain. He was referred to the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, the treatment arm of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Marietta doc guilty in $3M fraud scam Nov 11, 2008
Stearns and his partners fraudulently billed for a procedure known as Vertebral Axial Decompression (VAX-D) -- a non-invasive back pain procedure that uses a mechanical table to stretch a patient s spine. Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Georgia considers VAX-D to be investigational and not medically necessary, and made clear to health-care providers that it did not cover the procedure. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Exercise therapy Nov 9, 2008
Yoga has long been considered beneficial to the body, but could it be a cure for lower-back pain ... Now the professor in foetal and maternal health at Manchester University has signed up to be part of a large trial to test how lower-back pain responds to a 12-week course of yoga therapy ... " Professor Aplin said he was positive it was the yoga that aided his recovery. "It was hugely instrumental in helping my back," he said. "As a scientist I looked at the effects of doing certain postures and... (BBC News -- UK)
Pancreatic cancer fight worth joining Nov 9, 2008
Brittany Black s grandfather had experienced chronic back pain for several years ... I hava had terrible back pain for about 2 years, and have lost a LOT of weight, but I thought this was all MY doing ... What was the time frame on Black s grandfather s back pain and the yellowing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Devils Lake's first woman police capt. retiring Nov 9, 2008
"I've got arthritis in my joints and back pain," she said. "I've been having these problems for a couple of years and I just decided it's time to go.". (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
BILL SPELTZ: Slipped disk can't stop Moe's hard drive Nov 9, 2008
Unless you're Florence native Justin Moe, who not only played with lower back pain, he finished as the top rusher in the Frontier Conference. And he did it for a team other than defending NAIA national champ Carroll College. (Missoulian, MT)
Suffer from pain? Seek help before surgery Nov 8, 2008
has lived with back pain since she lifted an air tank after a beach dive in the British Virgin Islands 20 years ago. She has had a couple of abdominal operations since then, and asked for nerve blocks before getting a general anesthetic. (Globe and Mail)
Texas Back Institute Leads Way in New Facet Joint Clinical Trial Nov 7, 2008
"It truly gave me my life back. I'm so thankful I was able to be a part of the trial." TFAS is a spinal implant intended for the treatment of patients with chronic leg and/or back pain caused by spinal stenosis. It's part of a category of treatment devices intended to stabilize affected spinal joints while preserving the natural motion of the spine. (PR Newswire)
Fulmer to stick with Stephens Nov 7, 2008
Backup defensive end Chris Walker has been suffering from back pain. By sitting out Saturday, the sophomore will have two weeks to rest when coupled with the Vols off week. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
8 Ways to Prevent Back Pain Nov 7, 2008
Back pain is the second most common reason people visit the doctor, second only to the common cold. Most cases of back pain can be prevented, however, and in addition, most cases go away without any high-powered medical intervention, including prescription drugs, physical therapy prescribed by doctors, and especially without surgery ... They give the following eight steps to help your back pain heal quickly or to help make sure back pain never happens at all. (Newsmax)
Smart Fabrics, The New Black Nov 5, 2008
SFIT s Context (see related articles) project sought to develop contactless sensors for the prevention of lower back pain and repetitive strain syndrome. Proetex (see related articles) aimed its sights at rescue workers like fire fighters and is developing a system to monitor the wearer and the outside environment. (Science Daily)
Plano: Scoliosis patient has perfect pregnancy’ despite scoliosis correction Nov 3, 2008
When we found out that I was pregnant, I immediately became concerned about back pain, Dooling said. Imagine how shocked I was when the OB/GYN told me that I was carrying twins. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Having a Mother with Osteoporosis Can Lead to Increased Risk for Spinal Fracture Nov 2, 2008
Two years ago, Turner seemed to be heading toward the same fate as her mother when she suffered from back pain ... Balloon kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that can reduce back pain and correct the deformity caused by a spinal fracture ... When Turner experienced her second spinal fracture in 2007 and her activities became restricted due to the back pain, she decided to take action to avoid the same fate as her mother. (Pekin Times, IL)
Singer Newman shelves Europe tour Nov 1, 2008
US singer-songwriter Randy Newman has postponed his European tour because he is suffering from severe back pain. The 64-year-old musician said in a statement on his website that he had "severe limitations" caused by narrowed blood vessels in his neck and back. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Acupuncture available in Wilmington Nov 1, 2008
Acupuncture is often effective in treating arthritis, asthma, back pain, headaches, migraines, high blood pressure, fertility problems, chronic fatigue, pregnancy induced nausea, dizziness, allergies, skin disorders, anxiety, depression, insomnia and stress. Loading commenting interface. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Botox Benefits More Broad than Just Cosmetic Nov 1, 2008
Many people suffer from lower back pain for a variety of reasons. "We found that botulinum toxin is possibly effective in relieving low back pain and therefore may be considered as a treatment option," says pain guidelines author Dr. Markus Naumann, Professor of Neurology, Head of the Department of Neurology at Augsburg Hospital in Germany, and a member of the American Academy of Neurology. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Bus rams cars, two injured Nov 1, 2008
Ellsworth's husband, Daniel, was complaining of back pain after the impact, according to Hall. Jace Dredge, 24, was driving the vehicle that was rear-ended by Hall's Jeep in the chain reaction. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Three Reds file for free agency Nov 1, 2008
Mercker, 40, missed most of the season with lower back pain, and he indicated that he planned to retire. The left-hander went 1-0 with a 3. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Spinning the Truth About the Halted NCI Prostate Cancer Study Oct 31, 2008
Search our 25,000 free articles and special reports. Thursday, October 30, 2008 by: Tony Isaacs. (Natural News.com)
KU Hospital will open spine center Oct 31, 2008
The center is designed to bring different specialties together to provide what each patient needs for back pain in an innovative and extraordinarily comprehensive way, KU Hospital CEO Bob Page said in the release. This is the first use of a spineologist in this area, and we are confident it will be a welcome innovation for patients suffering from back problems. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Discover the Link Between Pain and Poor Sleep Oct 31, 2008
"According to Tempur-Pedic's 2008 Night-time Renewal Survey, 94 percent of Americans say that a good night's sleep results in them feeling less neck and back pain the next day," says Dr. Barry Bittman, neurologist, chief executive officer of the Mind-Body Wellness Center and member of Tempur-Pedic's Wellness Advisory Board. "And more than 93 percent of Americans agree that quality sleep is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle.Bittman advises that if pain is disrupting your rest, seek help. "A... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
More of this story Oct 31, 2008
After being found in a ditch beside the road and calmed down, Lee-Hornstine complained of back pain and numbness in his face and head, which had suffered minor lacerations, Zenger said. Lee-Hornstine was taken to Wilcox Hospital for treatment and was later airlifted to The Queen s Medical Center for further treatment. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Police log for Oct. 30 Oct 31, 2008
One person was transported for some back pain and the cars suffered only minor damage. 10:50 a.m., police responded to a medical call on Summer Hill Glen. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Adequate pain care sorely lacking for patients Oct 30, 2008
""If we don't treat acute pain, it moves to chronic pain (by) rewiring the nervous system," Berger warned.The Pain Foundation says that the most common complaints are: back pain, at 55 million cases; arthritis pain, 43 million; and chronic headaches, 40 million.The failure to treat pain adequately is the combined fault of doctors, patients, the legal system and the health-care system as a whole, speakers at the seminar said.In addition to receiving inadequate training in pain management, doctors... (Anchorage Daily News)
* Defectors tell of N Korea abuses Oct 30, 2008
They were the best food to recover our health, said Jung, 46, adding he still suffers from ulcers, headaches and back pain. One inmate, Choe Kwang-ho, sneaked away from his work for 15 minutes to pick fruit. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Saugus chiropractor is masseur to the racetrack set Oct 30, 2008
When he isn t busy treating human patients for back pain, Mitchell Goldberg can usually be found at the Suffolk Downs stables adjusting the spines of thoroughbreds. Goldberg, a doctor of chiropractic for the last 10 years at Saugus Family Chiropractic on Central Street, moonlights during off-days and weekends as a certified animal chiropractor specializing in dogs and horses. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Clean bill of health: Kevin Feeley survived cancer, but the bills are piling up Oct 30, 2008
Kevin, a self-employed computer programmer, had night sweats and back pain. By the end of November when he was taken to the emergency room, he had lost the feeling in his legs and feet. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Health and safety figures 'show enforcement works' Oct 30, 2008
"We clearly need more enforcement - particularly in areas of occupational health such as tackling repetitive strain injuries, back pain and stress, as these make up three quarters of work-related ill-health," he said. This can only happen if local authorities and the HSE are given more money for inspections, Mr Barber added. (Institute of Leadership & Management)
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I ve got arthritis in my joints and back pain, she said. I ve been having these problems for a couple of years and I just decided it s time to go. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Cancer Survivors Urge: Get a Second Opinion Oct 29, 2008
One member, Eric Dinan, said, At first I had stomach pains, I called my doctor and he gave me Nexium for heart burn, then it became back pain and they gave me some muscle relaxers for treatment. . (WOKR13 Rochester)
Fall Series winners should be no surprise Oct 29, 2008
He withdrew from consecutive tournaments with back pain, had an epidural, played nine times in a 10-week stretch trying to find his rhythm, then was forced to sit out for a month during the FedEx Cup playoffs. He was 176th on the money list, and No. 447 in the world ranking. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Column: Scariest Halloween since Great Depression Oct 29, 2008
If the economy declines any more we will face severe unemployment, stagflation, low back pain, sore jaws from nocturnal teeth grinding, and a feeling of national malaise that would turn ex-President Jimmy Carter s stomach. But gasoline prices are plummeting and the dollar is rising. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
U.S. kids getting kidney stones, how to stop candy overload and kid violence growing on YouTube Oct 29, 2008
Then about a year and a half ago, she started having issues, back pain, blood in her urine, this was on and off for about 6 months, finally the summer of 2007 she had the lipotripsy performed to break the stone up, in the two years the stone had grown to 30mm or so. We changed her diet after we found out about the stone, she never was a sugar or sweet eater, liked fruits and veggies, seldom had soda, but had tea, not big on water. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
A silent killer: Its symptoms are vague and common and there's no screening test, making ovarian cancer tricky to diagnose and harder to survive Oct 29, 2008
Instead, the most frequent early symptoms connected to ovarian cancer were: back pain, fatigue, indigestion, urinary problems, constipation, abdominal pain, bloating and increased abdominal size. And some 43 percent of the women had three of these symptoms bloating, increased abdominal size and urinary tract problems simultaneously. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Defectors Describe Executions, Torture In NKorea Oct 29, 2008
"People eat rats and snakes. They were the best food to recover our health," said Jung, 46, adding he still suffers from ulcers, headaches and back pain. One inmate, Choe Kwang Ho, sneaked away from his work for 15 minutes to pick fruit. (CBS News -- World)
Sciatica common cause of discomfort (3) Oct 28, 2008
In most cases, back pain is caused by a herniated, bulging or torn disc that allows the vertebrae to touch or compress surrounding tissue and nerves. If it is sciatica, simple exercises, chiropractic manipulation or physical therapy might be all you need. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Confessions of a lapsed flosser Oct 28, 2008
As a chiropractor and former personal trainer, I have seen people come to me with a new purpose, full of hope and determination to change - whether it's to beat their back pain once and for all or to get back to their "wedding weight" - only to slip into old habits a few weeks later, or simply not adopt the new ones. Some days I don't even know why I bother asking my patients, "How are your exercises going?" Suddenly the roles are reversed: I'm playing the "spinal hygienist" with my menacing... (Globe and Mail)
Stop-Smoking Drug Linked to Suicide Oct 27, 2008
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First international guidelines for treatment of psoriatic arthritis Oct 27, 2008
"It's a very challenging disease to treat, because so many different parts of the body can be involved. The skin can be inflamed, a particular joint or tendon can hurt tremendously, the patient might have back pain, or a single swollen finger or toe. "Oftentimes a patient will come in with something you might call 'tennis elbow,' or they might have a sore Achilles heel, and that's their only symptom. It can be very difficult to diagnose," said Ritchlin, who is director of the Clinical Immunology... (EurekAlert!)
