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Undersize school chairs, low desks and overweight backpacks are contributing to chronic back pain in adolescents, according to a study from researchers in Portugal to be published in the International Journal of Human Factors and Ergonomics. Ana Assunção and colleagues in the Biomechanics and Functional Morphology Laboratory, at the University of Lisbon, carried out a… Continue Reading School Desks and Chronic Back Pain
We all know that working out is good for your body, but it also can make aging more comfortable and prevent back pain. More than one-third of adults 65 and older fall and injure themselves each year in the U.S., and falls are the most common cause for hospital admissions in older adults.
Spinal compression fractures are an often overlooked, but common cause of back pain. These small fractures in the bones that form your spine are frequently caused by osteoporosis. Fortunately, spinal compression fractures can be treated with pain medicine and bed rest. Some patients may wear a back brace or undergo physical therapy. In patients with… Continue Reading Spinal Compression Fractures – A Common Cause of Back Pain
Students across the country are heading back to school and for many that means carrying heavy text books and other supplies in their backpack. More than 60% of 11-15 year-old children complain of back pain from heavy backpacks, and experts warn that’s the first sign their bags may be too heavy. NBC’s Tom Costello reports… Continue Reading More Teens Report Back Pain From Heavy Backpacks