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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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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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How to Find a Physical Therapist Near You
By Jeff Hayward Your Health

How to Find a Physical Therapist Near You

It’s not just about how effective they are at achieving results using manual therapy and equipment in some cases – you also should consider how personable the therapist is, especially if you’ll be undergoing a longer-term treatment plan with them. For anyone looking for the right physical therapist, here are some tips to help narrow down your search. 

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