Healthcare News
The best sleeping positions that experts recommend for back pain, acid reflux, and more
It's important to make sure you're sleeping in the right position that will help you get enough quality sleep each night.
Home office ergonomics: how to work from home without breaking your back
Keeping your eyes up, moving often and making sure your spine is supported are some of the keys to a healthy workspace – and they don’t require expensive equipment
Surgery preferable to conservative treatment in chronic sciatica patients
A study of patients with chronic sciatica caused by lumbar disc herniation has found that microdiscectomy is superior to conservative non-surgical care with respect to pain intensity at six months of follow-up. This was the conclusion drawn by researchers at London Health Services (London, Canada) whose findings were published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
What is a FRAX score?
A FRAX score indicates the risk of a fracture in a person with osteoporosis. Doctors can use it to determine the best measures to prevent fractures and treat the condition.
Recovering from a broken neck
The neck consists of seven small bones known as cervical vertebrae. These bones sit between the base of the skull and the top of the shoulders. A broken cervical vertebra is commonly known as a broken neck. It may also be called a cervical fracture.