Exercise good for the spine
A world-first study has shown that specific physical activity benefits the discs in our spines and may help to prevent and manage spinal pain.
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Study supports utility of 3-D printing for planning of complex spinal surgery
Investigators of this case report highlighted the use of 3-D printing for the development of customized prostheses and surgical planning, and noted the technology can make complex spinal surgery less difficult
Many back pain patients get limited relief from opioids and worry about taking them, survey shows
Millions of people take opioids for chronic back pain, but many of them get limited relief while experiencing side effects and worrying about the stigma associated with taking them, suggests research.
Surgery for back pain reduces problems with sex life-related pain
For patients with degenerative spinal disease, surgery is more effective in reducing pain that interferes with sexual activity, compared to nonsurgical treatment.
High-frequency spinal cord stimulation provides better results in chronic back, leg pain
For patients with severe, chronic back and leg pain, a new high-frequency spinal cord stimulation (SCS) technique provides superior clinical outcomes, compared to conventional low-frequency SCS, reports a clinical trial.