Massage Provides Respite During the Busy Holiday Season Dec 26, 2008
While massage may be perceived as a luxury by some, these health benefits are becoming more widely understood as medical professionals increasingly recommend massage for various conditions, especially back pain and sports injuries. More information on the health benefits of massage and how to get the most from a massage session (or a series of sessions) is available at www. (Pekin Times, IL)
Story of Chase Kear: Miracles, perseverance, love Dec 26, 2008
Even the unexplained-but-still-excruciating back pain can't stop Chase, the focus on the memory test before him never wavering as he shifts every 15 seconds to find a comfortable position. He's a stick-to-it kind of guy, his father says. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
POLICE/FIRE LOG: Dec. 8-14, 2008 Dec 26, 2008
9:49 a.m. Butler Rd., medical, back pain. 11 a.m. Main St., and Cedar St., traffic stop. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Lilly withdraws Cymbalta chronic pain application Dec 26, 2008
The withdrawn applications included data from two trials in low back pain and one in chronic knee pain for osteoarthritis. The company said the upcoming application would add results from a newer study of Cymbalta in chronic osteoarthritic knee pain, which could strengthen its application. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Resistance Training Eases Low Back Pain Dec 25, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Whole-body resistance training may be the key to minimizing chronic low back pain, findings from a small study suggest ... By contrast, those who participated in 16-weeks of aerobics training, such as jogging or walking on a treadmill, experienced only a 12 percent improvement in their low back pain ... The researchers compared before and after measures, such as pain, muscle strength, body mass, and body fat, among 27 men and women with chronic low back pain. (MEDLINEplus)
Lumbar Fusion Has Long-term Benefits, Study Suggests Dec 25, 2008
24, 2008) Lumbar fusion is becoming an increasingly common treatment for low-back pain, but its long-term effects are relatively unknown ... Chronic low-back pain is treated increasingly often with lumbar fusion, by which several lower back vertebrae are fused in a way that has little impact on the back s overall mobility ... Whether lumbar fusion should be used at all for this type of back pain has long been the subject of much debate, says Dr Ekman. (Science Daily)
Sports quirks prevalent in 2008 Dec 23, 2008
In a game in Belarus, he wobbled off the field, seemingly from back pain. Later, the source of his discomfort became clear: He was drunk. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Stojakovic's injury not of grave concern Dec 23, 2008
Since last month, Stojakovic said he has been experiencing back pain but continued to play until this past week. "I was feeling good at the very beginning (of the season), then something happened during a practice in Los Angeles," Stojakovic said Saturday. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Time-wasters use up ambulance resources meant for seriously ill Dec 23, 2008
Mr Wilson said: A common one is that someone will dial 999 and say they have back pain. That back pain could be potentially serious because it could be a symptom of an aneurysm. (WalesOnline)
Doctor arrested for selling drugs Dec 22, 2008
The officer asked Tran for Oxycontin, and he allegedly suggested she had back pain and said he would write her the prescription if she did not tell anyone, Flood said. The officer paid Tran 80, which he allegedly put in his pocket, Flood said. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Painful TMJ Disorder Difficult to T... Dec 22, 2008
Jaw dislocation, ringing in the ears, neck and/or back pain, pain radiating down the arms, headaches and even eye strain can all be symptoms of TMJ Disorder. Unfortunately, often the condition becomes so bad that one cannot chew food and must resort to soups or pureed foods. (Suite101.com)
People should know better, but... Dec 22, 2008
He had been sick for three days and continued to have fever, chills, sore throat, diarrhea and back pain aboard his flights. The airline did not report the incident to CDC, Cetron said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Coley Rybicki: The tree, the transport, and the stand Dec 22, 2008
As our family grew, there were more minds involved in the selection it was kind of like back pain. Ask 100 people what to do to solve back pain and you will get 100 different answers. (Danvers Herald, MA)
It's the offseason of hope Dec 21, 2008
"There is also the story of one of the nicest guys in the game, Matt Clement, who more than two years after undergoing complicated surgery on his pitching shoulder, will be going to spring training with the Blue Jays in the hopes of making the team.There's the story of 41-year-old John Smoltz, who is trying to defy the odds and come back, whether it's in May or June, to pitch at a high level again in the majors, and 305-game winner Tom Glavine, who is throwing from 120 feet and wants to resume... (Boston Globe)
Swampscott Police Log: Dec. 16-20, 2008 Dec 21, 2008
Firefighters and Action Ambulance were notified to help a Department of Public Workers employee with back pain. 4:22 p.m., A vehicle hit a pole at Humphrey Street and Greenwood Avenue. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Notebook: Harrell will sit again Dec 21, 2008
Harrell has been ruled out of Monday nights game at Chicago because of hip and back pain. Harrell missed the first seven games of the season while recovering from offseason back surgeries, then missed last weeks game with a sore hip. (PackerReport.com)
Spanish golfer Ballesteros begins chemotherapy Dec 20, 2008
A winner of five major tournaments, Ballesteros said he would provide more news on his condition in January and wished all his fans a "Merry Christmas'' and thanked them for their support.Ballesteros was admitted to the hospital Oct. 6 after fainting at Madrid's international airport before boarding a flight to Germany. He underwent four separate operations, including a 6 1/2-hour procedure Oct. 24 to remove the brain tumor and reduce swelling around the brain.Ballesteros won three British Opens... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Golf: Couples knows how to hang around lead Dec 20, 2008
He retired in 2007 because of a long history of back pain. From the Saturday, December 20, 2008 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Pain Hurts More If Person Hurting You Means It Dec 20, 2008
18, 2007) There is strong evidence that using insoles does not prevent people from getting nonspecific back pain, and there is insufficient evidence to say whether or not they help solve existing low-back. . (Science Daily)
Ballesteros returns home, begins chemotherapy Dec 20, 2008
He retired in 2007 because of a long history of back pain and has since concentrated on golf course design. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. (USA Today -- Sports)
Former Cowboy's son named All-State Dec 20, 2008
He loved playing as a freshman and says he's "just got to play through" the back pain and other ailments that marked this season. As for his last name. (UTEP Sports -- Rivals.com)
Significant ice and snow accumulations expected tonight, into early Friday Dec 18, 2008
He complained of back pain and was transported to the hospital. The state police recommend extra caution this time of year. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Face transplant doctor waited long for this chance Dec 18, 2008
Successful Laser Procedure For Back Pain. Get Your Life Back. (Yahoo News)
Cop viewed shoving cyclist pleads not guilty Dec 17, 2008
Long suffered a back abrasion, lower back pain and small cuts and bruises, Morgenthau said. Long's attorney, David Rankin, said his client was grateful to prosecutors. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Massage therapist joins Complementary Care Center Dec 17, 2008
Cranial sacral massage can relieve pain symptoms of common problems like headaches, neck and back pain, stress and injuries. Relief from migraines, TMJ, and general anxiety has been obtained. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Letter: Stand-up MRIs would be valued in Missoula Dec 17, 2008
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The Difference Between Vista, XP, Linux and Mac OS Explained Dec 17, 2008
Do you have middle back pain. Skilled Care for Over 23 Years. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Five million Australians have back pain Dec 17, 2008
CANBERRA, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- Australian researchers at the George Institute for International Health said on Tuesday that they had found about a quarter of the Australian population suffers from back pain ... "People understand the message about lifting correctly but heavy lifting is only one of the risk factors for developing back pain," Australian Associated Press quoted him as saying ... The institute tracked more than 350 patients receiving treatment for back pain. (Xinhuanet, China)
Rush-hour accidents cause delays on I-95, Spaulding Dec 17, 2008
Emergency radio communications indicated that one patient was complaining of back pain and was transported to the hospital. At 8:45 a.m., crews responded to I-95 southbound between exits 4 and 5, at mile marker 15, for a report of a rollover involving a truck. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Mom seeks help for family after dad disabled in car crash Dec 16, 2008
The girls have been forced to do more around the house because their father has chronic and debilitating back pain, and their mother often works late into the night, but they rarely complain. Their mother wrote to Globe Santa because she said they "deserve more than we can give.". (Boston Globe)
Kennywood ride reopens after passengers stranded (344) Dec 16, 2008
Kennywood ride reopens after passengers stranded. The ride malfunctioned about 9:25 p.m. Saturday causing the riders to be stuck about 10 feet off the ground about five feet from the ride s platform station. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
QLT announces interim results of radical study evaluating Visudyne combination therapy Dec 16, 2008
Based on the six-month data review for Visudyne combination therapy and the DSMC's recommendation, the study will continue as planned (Canada Newswire)
Anti-depressants top PBS drug for women Dec 16, 2008
Women in lower socio-economic groups and those suffering physical conditions, such as asthma and back pain, had a higher rate of anti-depressant use than other women. Anti-depressant medication costs women about $230 a year, with a higher proportion of that cost borne by the individual for younger women, than those in middle-age. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
No relief for first-time back-pain sufferers Dec 16, 2008
New Australian research finds many people suffer repeat episodes of back pain within a year of their first experience. Chris Maher from the George Institute for International Health says 25 per cent of Australians suffer back pain ... Dr Maher says leading a healthy lifestyle is the best way to prevent back pain. (ABC Online)
Approval of STELARA(TM) in Canada Marks Advancement in Treatment of Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis Dec 15, 2008
" A human monoclonal antibody, STELARA targets the activity of cytokines interleukin-12 (IL-12) and interleukin-23 (IL-23), naturally occurring proteins that are important in regulating the immune system and that are thought to be associated with some immune related inflammatory diseases including plaque psoriasis. The treatment regulates IL-12 and IL-23 interactions, reducing inflammation in the skin cells and helping to control the signs and symptoms of psoriasis.(1) Data Shows Improvements to... (Canada Newswire)
Study Finds DOXIL(R) Combination Therapy Delays Disease Progression for Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer Dec 15, 2008
Myocardial damage may lead to congestive heart failure and may occur as the total cumulative dose of doxorubicin HCl approaches 550 mg/m2 - Prior use of other anthracyclines or anthracenediones should be included in calculations of total cumulative dose - Cardiac toxicity may also occur at lower cumulative doses (400 mg/m2) in patients with prior mediastinal irradiation or who are receiving concurrent cyclophosphamide therapy * Acute infusion-related reactions including, but not limited to,... (PR Newswire)
Outplacement calls increase Dec 15, 2008
Kaiser Permanente Chief of Psychiatry Dr. Don Mordecai said there s been an increase in patients requesting mental health services, and primary care physicians are hearing complaints of back pain, insomnia, stomach problems and difficulty concentrating from patients all symptoms of stress. Mordecai recommends that companies make available as many resources as possible to help employees through the transition. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Confessions of a Conflicted Smoker Dec 14, 2008
For the next 90 minutes, Shubentsov barks at us with his almost incomprehensible accent, brags incessantly about himself, "cures" threepeople in our group of their hearing problems by waving his hands in front of their ears as if he were trying to waft a fart to his nostrils -- he does this "at no extra charge" -- and performs other magic hand wavings to rid people of circulation problems, back pain, and anxiety, also at no additional charge. It goes on too long, and the expressions of the faces... (Boston Globe)
World famous. Within your own borders Dec 14, 2008
There was a Canadian best-selling book recently called Coping with Back Pain ... But the Americans called it Conquering Back Pain because the US is a can-do nation that conquers, it doesn't cope. (BBC News -- UK)
Lilly withdraws Cymbalta chronic pain application Dec 13, 2008
The withdrawn applications included data from two trials in low back pain and one in chronic knee pain for osteoarthritis. The company said the upcoming application would add results from a newer study of Cymbalta in chronic osteoarthritic knee pain, which could strengthen its application. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Public Safety Log (34) Dec 13, 2008
Sallas was taken to Sacred Heart Medical Center in Springfield with back pain and a possible broken leg. Two small children were in the car with her. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Woman became semi-paralysed after botched op Dec 13, 2008
Kota Kinabalu High Court Justice Nurchaya Arshad awarded the damages to 85-year-old Chua Yu who had sued Dr Choong Leong Tong and the Sabah Medical Centre over a botched vertebraplasty procedure for knee and back pain in 2002. Selangor resident Chua, who was 79 at the time of the surgery, was not present in court when the judge delivered her decision in chambers. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Cyprus announces 3-day mourning for ex-president Dec 13, 2008
He was suffering from lower back pain and acute respiratory failure, and was later diagnosed with small cell lung cancer. Papadopoulos was born in Nicosia in January 1934. (Xinhuanet, China)
Tangible fun at UC Berkeley's virtual projects Dec 12, 2008
" Across the room, "Art-Mo-Sphere" was a popular attraction. Two competitors dipped oversized wands into one of three bowls holding a baby sock, Scooby-Doo Snack or child's ball, translating into fluffy, gooey or spiky textures respectively. Then the players blew on wind sensors in the wands, and suddenly red or blue bubbles floated on a big screen - textured targets that one's opponent could pop and turn into a colorful mess. "You have a set of splotches at the end of the game, which represents... (San Francisco Chronicle)
38% of U.S. Adults Use Alternative Treatments Dec 12, 2008
Adults use CAM most often to treat pain, including back pain, neck pain or problems, joint pain, arthritis, and other musculoskeletal conditions. Nahin offered some advice for those looking at CAM for their health needs. (MEDLINEplus)
38 Percent Of Adults And 12 Percent Of Children Use Complementary And Alternative Medicine, Government Survey Shows Dec 12, 2008
Adults used CAM most often to treat pain including back pain or problems, neck pain or problems, joint pain or stiffness/other joint condition, arthritis, and other musculoskeletal conditions. Adult use of CAM therapies for head or chest colds showed a marked decrease from 2002 to 2007 (9. (Science Daily)
• Road trip the next step for young CSI men's squad Dec 12, 2008
Starting center Aziz Ndiaye is still slowed by back pain. He'll play, but won't start, according to Gosar. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Boys, girls play doctorOne in nine children, teens use alternative medicine, national survey finds Dec 12, 2008
Many adults say they had trouble getting back pain relief from mainstream medicine. "Some facet of conventional care is not satisfying and they're looking at other options," he said. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Use weights, not aerobics, to ease back pain Dec 12, 2008
People who use weight training to ease their lower back pain are better off than those who choose other forms of exercise such as jogging, according to a University of Alberta study ... In contrast, people who chose aerobic training such as jogging, walking on a treadmill or using an elliptical machine to ease their back pain only experienced a 12 per cent improvement, said Robert Kell, an assistant professor of exercise physiology at the University of Alberta, Augustana Campus ... Approximately... (EurekAlert!)
Four in Ten Adults Use Unconventional Medicine Dec 11, 2008
Back pain was the leading reason that Americans reported using complementary and alternative medicine techniques, followed by neck and joint pain as well as arthritis, according to the survey by the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... The reasons included back pain, colds, anxiety, stress and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, according to the survey ... "As I look at this data, what I'm most struck with is how much people are turning... (Newsmax)
New Resource for No Side Effect Drugs Dec 10, 2008
Liddell's OTC drugs treat many common conditions such as anxiety, back pain, headaches, joint pain, allergies, nicotine withdrawal, and more. Liddell's goal is to empower people with the knowledge necessary to achieve better health and to provide no side effect medicines to help people avoid the toxic effects of mainstream pharmaceutical drugs. (PR Newswire)
Ballesteros out of hospital weeks after surgery Dec 10, 2008
Ballesteros retired in 2007 because of a long history of back pain and has since concentrated on golf course design. Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. (ESPN -- Golf)
Golf: Ballesteros is out of the hospital Dec 10, 2008
Ballesteros retired in 2007 because of a long history of back pain and has since concentrated on golf course design. From the Wednesday, December 10, 2008 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Politics: the best drama on the tube Dec 10, 2008
But ravenously watching politics as if it were the Canada-Russia hockey series, or an edge-of-your-seat reality show (So You Think You Can Lead) is apparently for all people, and I have the sagging couch and lower back pain to prove it. I have, simply put, never watched so much television in my life. (Globe and Mail)
Feds move immigrant detainees out of RI facility Dec 9, 2008
Ng made repeated requests for help, complained of excruciating back pain and could barely walk, according to attorneys from the Rhode Island chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union. Wyatt employees also refused to let Ng use a wheelchair and didn't take him to scheduled diagnostic appointments as his condition worsened, the ACLU said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Being Michael Ignatieff Dec 9, 2008
He constantly consults her, and has credited her with eradicating his chronic back pain, the result of two car accidents. Andrew Ignatieff gave a speech at their wedding, thanking her for creating a space where he and Michael could finally meet as brothers. (Globe and Mail)
Regional Roundup Dec 9, 2008
It was not known if any of theContinental's occupants were injured, but Hurtado was shook up and complained of back pain. Meeting about school boundaries cancelled. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Spine center to open at Deaconess Dec 9, 2008
Back pain can lead to loss of job and less enjoyment of life. We hope to get people actively back into their lives. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Novel VELCADE(R) (Bortezomib) for Injection Based Four-Drug Combination Was Well Tolerated In Previously Untreated Multiple Myeloma Patients Dec 8, 2008
In the integrated analysis, the most commonly reported adverse events were asthenic conditions (including fatigue, malaise and weakness) (64%), nausea (55%), diarrhea (52%), constipation (41%), peripheral neuropathy NEC (including peripheral sensory neuropathy and peripheral neuropathy aggravated) (39%), thrombocytopenia and appetite decreased (including anorexia) (each 36%), pyrexia (34%), vomiting (33%), anemia (29%), edema (23%), headache, paresthesia and dysesthesia and headache (each 22%),... (PR Newswire)
First Clinical Experience With Soliris(R) in Treating Patients With Two Rare Complement-Mediated Diseases Presented at ASH Annual Meeting Dec 8, 2008
The most frequent adverse events observed in clinical studies were headache, nasopharyngitis (a runny nose), back pain and nausea. Treatment with Soliris should not alter anticoagulant management because the effect of withdrawal of anticoagulant therapy during Soliris treatment has not been established. (PR Newswire)
Ad Track: Negative PR in advertising travels fast online Dec 8, 2008
The ads took a lighthearted look at the back pain of moms who carry babies in slings. But they unleashed a flash attack from new moms who felt the ads likened their little ones, and those carriers, to fashion accessories. (USA Today -- Money)
Team in Training Dec 8, 2008
Injuries including shin splints, knee problems and back pain are common when you start to tackle longer distances. Coaches say if you're going to do it, invest in a quality shoe. (W-USA News, DC)
The Girl Turned Into A Human Bomb Dec 7, 2008
Rania said through a translator: "They told me that it was a kind of medical vest for back pain.". Gen. Abdul Kareem Qalaf helped interrogate Rania. (CBS News)
Business Briefs: Orange Twin protects forest in land trust Dec 7, 2008
This course is focused on treating low back pain. Food handlers course scheduled in Oconee. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Seahawks list Hasselbeck, T Jones as doubtful Dec 6, 2008
Hasselbeck listed as doubtful with recurrent back pain. By Mike SandoESPN.com (). (ESPN -- Football News)
