Back Pain

• Can your standing desk raise health risks? A new study says you can go too far

  A new study says that using a standing desk at work promotes health, but it can be too much of a good thing. The trick is finding a balance between time spent sitting and standing.

  Health

  Oct 18, 2024
  
• Hamilton-based surgeon performs rare spinal fusion procedure on nerve pain sufferer

  A Hamilton Health Sciences surgeon is one of the first in Ontario to perform the minimally-invasive direct lateral lumbar interbody fusion operation.

  Health

  Oct 28, 2022
  
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• Muscle relaxants ‘very questionable’ treatment for low back pain, experts say

  A new study shows muscle relaxant drugs could increase the risk of side effects with little effect on reducing low back pain intensity.

  Health

  Jul 8, 2021
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• Pandemic a pain in the neck — and the back — for many Manitobans

  According to the Manitoba Chiropractors Association, more people are complaining of back and neck pain in recent weeks.

  Health

  Oct 15, 2020
• Alberta students prepare for heavier backpacks as they head back to school sans lockers

  One physiotherapist said the added load isn't likely to lead to persistent back pain.

  Education

  Aug 31, 2020
• Long-term work-from-home setups can mean back, neck pain: ergonomics expert

  A leading Canadian ergonomist says back and neck pain is a common complaint these days.

  Health

  Aug 22, 2020
• Man discovers he has 3 kidneys after going to doctor for lower back pain

  Fewer than 100 cases of having a third kidney have been reported in medical literature.

  Trending

  May 8, 2020
• Coronavirus: Preventing injury while working from home

  According to occupational therapists Kelly Evans and Kristin Peters of Creative Therapy Consultants, there are a few small changes that can be made to optimize posture.

  May 4, 2020
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• Sore back, neck from working at home? Quick fixes to improve your workspace

  Many Canadians are working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, without optimal workspaces. Here are a few fixes, so you don't end up in pain.

  Lifestyle

  Mar 24, 2020
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• What causes a pinched nerve and how to treat it

  Sitting too often can cause serious pain.

  Health

  Jan 12, 2020