Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis
The most common cause of low back pain in adolescent athletes that can be seen on X-ray is a stress fracture in one of the bones (vertebrae) that make up the spinal column. Technically, this condition is called spondylolysis ... [... more]
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Back Pain in Children
Back pain in children is not like back pain in adults. Compared to an adult, a child with a backache is more likely to have a serious underlying disorder. This is especially true if the child is 4 years old or younger or if a child of any age has ... [... more]
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Lifting Techniques for Home Caregivers
If you are taking care of a spouse or family member at home, you are at greatest risk for back pain when you are: To move a person lying in bed to a wheelchair, put the chair close to the bed and lock the wheels. If the person is not strong ... [... more]
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Preventing Back Pain: Tips for New Moms
Complaints of back pain by pregnant women are common. Usually, the pain diminishes within two weeks after delivery. But back pain may return as you begin lifting and carrying the infant on a daily basis. As the infant grows, the weight load ... [... more]
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Low Back Pain Exercise Guide
Regular exercises to restore the strength of your back and a gradual return to everyday activities are important for your full recovery. Your orthopaedic surgeon and physical therapist may recommend that you exercise 10 to 30 minutes a day 1 to 3 ... [... more]
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Kyphoplasty
Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive spinal surgery procedure used to treat painful, progressive vertebral compression fractures (VCFs). A VCF is a fracture in the body of a vertebra, which causes it to collapse. In turn, this causes the spinal ... [... more]
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Bombear con el Tobillo
Para restaurar la fortaleza de la parte baja de la espalda y un regreso gradual a las actividades cotidianas, los ejercicios regulares son importantes para su recuperación completa. Puede que recomienden el cirujano ortopédico y la [... more]
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