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Lower back pain more common in older adults with muscle loss
A nationwide Chinese study found that older adults with sarcopenia, an age-related loss of muscle mass and strength, experience significantly higher rates of lower back pain compared to their peers ...
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MRI imaging efficiency rates for back pain, by state
Hawaii had the lowest rate of lumbar spine MRIs performed for lower back pain between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023, according to CMS data released Feb. 19.  CMS measures the percentage of lumbar ...
'I’m a spinal surgeon – here’s how your posture is killing your back'
Poor posture is likely damaging your back, warns Dr. Arthur Jenkins, a spinal surgeon in New York. He explains how it happens ...
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This Habit Eases Stubborn Back Pain — No Drugs Necessary — Cleveland Clinic Says
Not only can this practice improve back pain and back function and reduce the use of pain meds, but it can even improve ...