Back Pain
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Can your standing desk raise health risks? A new study says you can go too farA 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.HealthOct 18, 2024
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Hamilton-based surgeon performs rare spinal fusion procedure on nerve pain suffererA Hamilton Health Sciences surgeon is one of the first in Ontario to perform the minimally-invasive direct lateral lumbar interbody fusion operation.HealthOct 28, 2022
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Muscle relaxants ‘very questionable’ treatment for low back pain, experts sayA new study shows muscle relaxant drugs could increase the risk of side effects with little effect on reducing low back pain intensity.HealthJul 8, 2021
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Pandemic a pain in the neck — and the back — for many ManitobansAccording to the Manitoba Chiropractors Association, more people are complaining of back and neck pain in recent weeks.HealthOct 15, 2020
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Alberta students prepare for heavier backpacks as they head back to school sans lockersOne physiotherapist said the added load isn't likely to lead to persistent back pain.EducationAug 31, 2020
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Long-term work-from-home setups can mean back, neck pain: ergonomics expertA leading Canadian ergonomist says back and neck pain is a common complaint these days.HealthAug 22, 2020
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Man discovers he has 3 kidneys after going to doctor for lower back painFewer than 100 cases of having a third kidney have been reported in medical literature.TrendingMay 8, 2020
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Coronavirus: Preventing injury while working from homeAccording 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 workspaceMany 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.LifestyleMar 24, 2020
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What causes a pinched nerve and how to treat itSitting too often can cause serious pain.HealthJan 12, 2020
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