Opioid medications are one of the most typically prescribed treatments for the worldwide problem of low back pain — but they might not work, a new study has found. Experiencing pain in the neck and ...

Opioids do not relieve acute low back or neck pain in the short term and lead to worse outcomes in the long term, results of the first randomized controlled trial testing the efficacy and safety of a ...

I used to suffer from cramps and soreness in my back, shoulders and neck, but it disappeared almost instantly with one quick ...

Screens have shrunk the world and stiffened spines. As desk jobs, mobiles and poor posture rule daily life, doctors warn that ...

Our spine care specialists at University Orthopaedic Center treat multiple back and spine conditions. This includes spinal conditions that cause neck and/or back pain as well as pain that travels from ...

This is important because, as Gruen explained, “a spine that is put in a non-neutral position is putting unnecessary pressure on your neck joints and can cause muscles to compensate as a result of ...

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According to a study by the National Library of Medicine, up to 70% of the worldwide population will experience neck pain at least once in their lives. And those with neck pain tend to experience ...

Neck and back pain are no longer problems of ageing. Doctors warn that excessive smartphone use and poor posture are driving a surge in spine problems among young adults, but simple habit changes can ...

Certain sleeping positions, such as side sleeping, may be beneficial for your health. Experts suggest that sleeping on your ...

Poor sleep position is the number one cause of neck- and back-related pain, according to what Ben Gruen, lead chiropractor for New York City’s Move Well MD and member of the American Chiropractic ...