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Excess Weight Increases Risk Of Low Back Pain, Researchers Find
Did holiday treats add a few extra pounds to your frame? If so, your risk for low back pain might have increased, as well, a new study says.
Source: HealthDay
Walking 100 minutes per day may help lower risk of chronic back pain
Source: Medical News Today
For many people, low back pain is chronic, meaning it is constant for at least three months. There are several risk factors for chronic low back pain, such as not getting enough physical activity. A new study found that increasing the length of time and intensity of one’s walks may help lower the risk of experiencing chronic low back pain.
Research advances in unilateral endoscopic spinal surgery for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation: a review
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Lumbar disc herniation is a common cause of back and leg pain. Treatment has evolved significantly from traditional open surgery towards minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS). Within MISS, unilateral endoscopic spinal surgery (UESS), such as percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic discectomy (PTED) and unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE), has largely replaced older bilateral approaches. Recent innovations like one-hole split endoscopy (OSE) and arthroscopic-assisted uniportal surgery (AUSS) further expand UESS capabilities. This review provides the first comprehensive analysis of UESS evolution and its key surgical approaches.
An Overview of Sacroiliitis
Source: Verywell Health
Sacroiliitis is inflammation of the sacroiliac (SI) joint in the pelvic region of your body. This can lead to symptoms of pain in the lower back and buttocks.
Q&A: 8 common myths about back pain
Source: Medical Xpress
Back pain is more common than homeownership in the U.S. While about 65% of adults own a home, nearly 80% of adults will have back pain at some point. Despite how common this type of pain is, myths about it persist.
