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University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists have discovered that a majority of back-pain patients they tested who were taking opioid painkillers produced anti-opioid antibodies. These antibodies may contribute to some of the negative side effects of long-term opioid use.

UC San Diego Health is now offering a new minimally invasive approach to provide relief for patients suffering from chronic low back pain (CLBP). The new treatment is called "Intracept"-; an outpatient procedure that targets nerves located in the vertebrae or bones of the spine.

The neck makes up a small portion of the spinal column. Healthcare professionals refer to this section as the cervical spine. A specialist cervical pillow adds a layer of extra support for the neck while a person sleeps or lies down.

Poor posture, injury, or problems with the spine can all lead to upper back pain. A common cause of pain between the shoulder blades is muscle strain.

A team of researchers in the United States and Japan reports that spinal cord stimulation (SCS) measurably decreased pain and reduced motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease, both as a singular therapy and as a "salvage therapy" after deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapies were...

Researchers at the University of Calgary have developed and validated a clinical prediction scale that can be used to determine which patients are more likely to experience inadequate pain control following elective spine surgery.

It lifts a ballet dancer into relevé, absorbs the shock of a runner s foot striking pavement, and allows a gymnast to stick that landing. Ankles ensur...

Flip flops, heels, wedges, tennis shoes, flats  summer shoe choices are endless. When it comes to summertime foot fashion may be fun, but unfortunate...

Big toe pain is often the result of injury or minor underlying medical conditions. Arthritis, fractures, and gout may all cause big toe pain.

Doctors sometimes call it occlusive vasculopathy or trash foot. Blue toe syndrome is a form of acute digital ischemia. This means it occurs when the toes do not get enough blood.