Tag: Back pain

Exercise regularly

It is not uncommon for people to think that arthritis only affects older people. Unfortunately, that is not always true. Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of inflammatory arthritis that affects young people in their 20s and 30s. It is characterised by inflammation in the back, specifically at the joint where the lower vertebra meets the …

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October 20, 2018

Back pain linked to risky behaviours in teenagers

Adolescent back pain may play a role in characterizing poor overall health, and risk of chronic disease throughout life.

September 11, 2018

Smart underwear may help prevent back pain

Engineers in the US have designed a smart, mechanised undergarment that may help prevent lower back pain by reducing muscle fatigue. While solutions for back pain are aplenty, most of them have at least one of three problems — they are unproven, unworkable or just plain unattractive. "People are often trying to capitalise on a …

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August 3, 2017

Even back pain may increase risk of suicide

Several physical health conditions, including ailments such as back pain, diabetes, and heart disease, are associated with an increased risk of suicide, says a study. The findings, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, suggest that chronic illness, even in patients with no record of mental health problems, raises suicide risk substantially. Two of …

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June 12, 2017

Is there a good fix for spinal pain?

There is no 100 per cent cure for backache, but one can take preventive measures.

December 5, 2016