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Understanding That Chronic Back Pain Originates From Within the Brain Could Lead To Quicker Recovery, a New Study Finds
By Yoni Ashar Your Health

Understanding That Chronic Back Pain Originates From Within the Brain Could Lead To Quicker Recovery, a New Study Finds

Most people with chronic back pain naturally think their pain is caused by injuries or other problems in the body such as arthritis or bulging disks. But our research team has found that thinking about the root cause of pain as a process that’s occurring in the brain can help promote recovery. That is a […]

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Back Pain Clinical Trials: A Path to Relief
By ActiveBeat Author Your Health

Back Pain Clinical Trials: A Path to Relief

Are you or someone you know grappling with persistent back pain? You’re not alone. Back pain is a common ailment that can impact your daily life. Fortunately, back pain clinical trials may lead to lasting relief. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in ground-breaking research. Start a search today to find the best back […]

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Millions Across the World Live With Low Back Pain, but Addressing Major Risk Factors Like Smoking, Obesity and Workplace Ergonomics Could Curb the Trend, Research Shows
By Jaimie Steinmetz and Manuela Ferreira Your Health

Millions Across the World Live With Low Back Pain, but Addressing Major Risk Factors Like Smoking, Obesity and Workplace Ergonomics Could Curb the Trend, Research Shows

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Low back pain is the leading cause of disability in the world, with over 600 million people living with the condition. This is one of the key takeaways of our June 2023 study published in the journal The Lancet Rheumatology. Our […]

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Back Pain: Why Exercise Can Provide Relief – And How To Do It Safely
By Suzanne McDonough, Joanne Marley and Michael Thacker Your Health

Back Pain: Why Exercise Can Provide Relief – And How To Do It Safely

After many months in lockdown, a lot of us are finding that we’re experiencing back pain that we hadn’t been bothered by before. There could be many reasons for this, including increased stress during the pandemic, moving less and spending more time sitting in one position. But while you might think you should rest your […]

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