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Put down that painkiller, pick up a yoga mat: VA study finds yoga helps chronic back pain without pills

Put down that painkiller, pick up a yoga mat: VA study finds yoga helps chronic back pain without pills

In the middle of a prescription painkiller overdose crisis in the United States, a San Diego VA study finds that veterans with chronic pain would be well-served to put down the pills and pick up a yoga mat. After six months of twice-a-week yoga sessions, San

Lumbar Herniated Disc: What You Should Know

Lumbar Herniated Disc: What You Should Know

Spinal discs play a crucial role in the lower back, serving as shock absorbers between the vertebrae, supporting the upper body, and allowing a wide range of movement in all directions. If a disc herniates and leaks some of its inner material, though, the

Professional Athletes And Back Surgery: A Teachable Moment On Overuse In Health Care?

Professional Athletes And Back Surgery: A Teachable Moment On Overuse In Health Care?

After four back surgeries, Tiger Woods still is not back on the golf course. Steve Kerr, the coach of the Golden State Warriors, missed most of last season and even much of this year’s playoffs with headaches and recurrent pain after back surgery. These two