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• Massage May Help Sore Muscles Recover

  

  Posted 6:08 PM 2/1/2012

  Feb. 1, 2012 -- There may be more to love about massage than just the "ahhhhh." A new study shows that kneading muscles after hard exercise decreases inflammation and helps your muscles recover.

  The study hints that massage after (More)
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• Does Obesity Cause Pain?

  

  Posted 10:42 PM 1/30/2012

  Jan. 30, 2012 -- A large new study shows that obesity and pain often go hand in hand. That appears to be true even if an obese person is otherwise healthy.

  Researchers say that begs some questions: Can extra pounds cause pain? If so, how does fat make us hurt?

  A slew of chronic conditions that cause pain are also more common in people who are overweight and obese. Those conditions include arthritis, depression, fibromyalgia, type 2 diabetes, and back (More)
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• Women May Feel More Pain Than Men

  

  Posted 5:12 PM 1/23/2012

  Jan. 23, 2012 -- The question has been around as long as "he said/she said" has been a phrase: Basically, who is more capable of handling pain?

  Though not likely to be the final word, new research shows that women may feel pain more intensely than men do, especially for specific types of pain.

  Researchers mined electronic medical (More)
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• Neck Pain Treatments Put to the Test

  

  Posted 8:32 PM 1/3/2012

  Jan. 3, 2012 -- Spinal manipulation and at-home exercises may be better at relieving neck pain than relying on drugs.

  But the best neck pain treatment may depend on the person.

  A new study shows that spinal manipulation therapy from a chiropractor or home exercises provided by a therapist offered better neck pain relief than medication alone in (More)
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• Study: Music Can Ease Pain

  

  Posted 4:59 PM 12/27/2011

  Dec. 27, 2011 -- Losing yourself in music really may help take the sting out of a root canal or other painful medical procedure -- especially if you are feeling anxious about it.

  In a new study, 143 people listened to music while they received a painful shock in their fingertip. Participants were asked to follow the melodies, and identify unusual tones in an effort to (More)
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• Experimental Treatment May Help Relieve Back Pain

  

  Posted 10:15 PM 12/1/2011

  Dec. 1, 2011 (Chicago) -- An experimental treatment that involves spinal injections of ozone gas and steroids relieved pain in over two-thirds of 327 people with back problems related to a herniated disc.

  This condition occurs when the cushions, or discs, that serve as shock absorbers for the spine become inflamed and bulge or break open. When inflamed, discs (More)
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• Yoga, Stretching May Ease Lower Back Pain

  

  Posted 8:19 PM 10/25/2011

  Oct. 25, 2011 -- Practicing yoga or intensive stretching may improve chronic lower back pain and reduce the need for pain medications.

  A new study shows 12 weeks of weekly yoga classes improved back function and reduced symptoms in people with chronic lower back (More)
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• 7 Pains You Shouldn't Ignore

  

  Posted 7:09 PM 10/24/2011

  Whoever coined the term "necessary evil" might have been thinking of pain. No one wants it, yet it's the body's way of getting your attention when something is wrong. You're probably sufficiently in tune with your body to know when the pain is just a bother, perhaps the result of moving furniture a day or two before or eating that third enchilada. It's when pain might signal something more serious that the internal dialogue begins:

  "OK, this isn't (More)
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• Propofol: Expert Q&A

  

  Posted 7:52 PM 9/29/2011

  Propofol is a strong anesthetic that's used for surgery, some medical exams, and for sedation for people on ventilators -- never as a sleep aid. It's given by IV and should only be administered by a medical professional trained in its use. It takes effect in a matter of seconds.

  "It is very fast-acting and works by slowing brain wave activities, says John F. Dombrowski, MD, an anesthesiologist/pain specialist at the Washington Pain Center in Washington (More)
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• Exercise for Back and Joint Pain Relief

  

  Posted 6:12 PM 9/1/2011

  If you have back or joint pain, there are probably some times when all you want to do is lie in bed all day. It's tempting, but it might make the problem worse. Doctors used to prescribe bed rest for back pain and other chronic pain conditions, but studies have found that people who exercise and stay flexible manage their pain much better than those who don't.

  "Exercise improves your pain threshold," says Trent Nessler, PT, DPT, MPT, a vice president with (More)
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