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Scheurmann's Kyphosis
Scheurmann's kyphosis is a developmental disorder causing a rounded upper back, affecting up to 8% of people and usually appearing during adolescence.
Chiropractic Treatment
Chiropractors use hands-on spine manipulation to treat joint and nerve pain, aiming to restore normal body function without drugs or surgery.
How To Prevent Back Pain
Simple exercises, good posture and lifestyle habits can prevent most everyday back injuries and strain.
Back and Neck Braces
Back and neck braces help with pain relief and recovery by supporting your spine in the right position, with dozens of types available for different conditions.
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Stem Cell Repair and Back Problems
Manchester researchers are testing stem cell treatment to repair damaged discs and offer a potential permanent cure for back pain.
Back Pain and Shingles
Shingles can trigger back pain and nerve-related symptoms caused by the chickenpox virus reactivating in your body.
Back Pain and Evolution
Our upright posture comes from evolution, and back pain might be the price we pay for walking on two legs.
Healthy Eating and Back Pain
A balanced diet and healthy weight can help ease back pain by improving overall health, though it won't fix every cause of pain.
Hot and Cold Therapy in Back Pain
Heat and cold can ease back pain quickly and cheaply, though there's limited research on how well they work.
Back Pain and Hernia
Inguinal hernias can cause back pain when inflammation presses on nerves, usually triggered by lifting or straining and relieved by rest.
Minimally Invasive Surgery on the Back
Minimally invasive back surgery uses small incisions and cameras to treat severe spine problems with faster recovery and less damage than traditional surgery.
Taking Part in Clinical Trials
How clinical trials work, from early testing through patient studies, and why people choose to participate in them.
Vitamin Supplements and Back Pain
Vitamin supplements like B12 and D may help reduce back pain, but talk to your doctor before taking them.
Are Back Braces Useful?
Back braces can support healing after surgery or injury, but wearing the wrong one may cause problems, so get professional fitting and medical advice.
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