According to a recent study, older Americans with chronic low back pain who received acupuncture had greater improvement in physical function and reduced pain than those who received usual medical care only, generally prescribed medications or physical therapy.
Three research hospitals in the Republic of Korea are reporting that restless leg syndrome was associated with an increased risk of Parkinson's disease, with 1.6% of patients with restless leg syndrome developing Parkinson's disease vs. 1.0% in matched controls and a shorter average time to diagnosis at a 15-year horizon.
Hyperthymesia is a form of exceptional memory in which someone can automatically recall personal events from dates in their life with exhaustive, vivid detail.The cause of hyperthymesia is unknown but is thought to be linked to differences in the amygdala and hippocampus of the brain, which process memories.
Steroids, also known as corticosteroids, are synthetic hormones that can help reduce swelling and inflammation in the body, which may help improve back pain.
The multifidus muscle, also known as the lumbar multifidus, is a long, narrow muscle that runs alongside each side of the spine, which aids in spinal mobility and controlled back movements. Weakness or injury of the multifidus muscle can lead to lower back pain and stiffness, which can be improved with physical therapy and core strengthening exercises.
