A new nonopioid pain reliever could be welcome news for people who have difficult-to-treat back pain. Tanezumab is what's called a monoclonal antibody. And it might offer extended relief from chronic lower back pain, a large, new study finds.However, a serious side effect remains a concern.
Kyphoplasty is a surgical procedure to treat vertebral compression fractures. It can reduce pain and increase mobility. It offers a minimally invasive alternative to other surgeries.
When Stanford University neuroscientist Brian Knutson tracked his smartphone usage, he was shocked to learn that he spent twice as much time on his phone as he had anticipated.
Back pain after giving birth can be nerve-racking, especially when you’re still recovering from surgery. You probably expected to feel some discomfort from the incision, but now you’re aching in more places than you thought possible. There isn’t a single possible cause of pain, but rather several plausible explanations for aches, which you might feel in your upper or lower back.
One of the most influential phenomena in education over the last two decades has been that of the "growth mindset". This refers to the beliefs a student has about various capacities such as their intelligence, their ability in areas such as maths, their personality and creative ability.
