Healthy Back Articles http://www.healthyback.com http://www.healthyback.com/article/spinal-manipulation-as-treatment/5 http://www.healthyback.com/article/spinal-manipulation-as-treatment/5 Evidence indicates that spinal manipulation, the application of controlled force to a joint, can provide mild-to-moderate relief from lower-back pain. It appears to be as effective as conventional tre http://www.healthyback.com/article/chiropractic-an-introduction/6 http://www.healthyback.com/article/chiropractic-an-introduction/6 Chiropractic care is a health care approach that focuses on the relationship between the body’s structure, mainly the spine, and its functioning. Although practitioners may use a variety of trea http://www.healthyback.com/article/spinal-manipulation/7 http://www.healthyback.com/article/spinal-manipulation/7 Evidence indicates that spinal manipulation, the application of controlled force to a joint, can provide mild-to-moderate relief from lower-back pain. It appears to be as effective as conventional tre http://www.healthyback.com/article//15 http://www.healthyback.com/article//15 According to a recent study, acupuncture provides pain relief and improves function for people with osteoarthritis of the knee and serves as an effective complement to standard care. The multi-site http://www.healthyback.com/article/acupuncture-improving-lower-back-pain/16 http://www.healthyback.com/article/acupuncture-improving-lower-back-pain/16 Acupuncture is a family of procedures that originated in traditional Chinese medicine. It involves stimulating specific points on the body by a variety of techniques, including the insertion of thin m http://www.healthyback.com/article/acute-vs-chronic-back-pain/17 http://www.healthyback.com/article/acute-vs-chronic-back-pain/17 Americans spend at least $50 billion each year on low back pain, the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work. Back pain is the second most common neurologi http://www.healthyback.com/article/additional-treatment-for-low-back-pain/18 http://www.healthyback.com/article/additional-treatment-for-low-back-pain/18 When back pain does not respond to more conventional approaches, patients may consider trying other options. Acupuncture involves the insertion of needles the width of a human hair along precise po http://www.healthyback.com/article//110 http://www.healthyback.com/article//110 You may feel concerned or even frightened after being diagnosed with osteoporosis. However, the good news is that, armed with information and the support of your doctor, you can significantly improve http://www.healthyback.com/article/arthritis-at-a-glance/19 http://www.healthyback.com/article/arthritis-at-a-glance/19 Arthritis comprises more than 100 different rheumatic diseases and conditions, the most common of which is osteoarthritis. Other frequently occurring forms of arthritis include rheumatoid arthritis, l http://www.healthyback.com/article/a-brief-glance-at-arthritis/20 http://www.healthyback.com/article/a-brief-glance-at-arthritis/20 The word arthritis makes many people think of painful, stiff joints. But, there are many kinds of arthritis, each with different symptoms and treatments. Most types of arthritis are chronic, meaning t http://www.healthyback.com/article/arthritis-myth-vs-fact/21 http://www.healthyback.com/article/arthritis-myth-vs-fact/21 MYTH: Arthritis affects only older people. FACT: Arthritis affect any age, including children. There’s no question that the evidence of arthritis increases with age, but nearly three of every f http://www.healthyback.com/article/autonomic-stress-reactivity-in-fibromyalgia/22 http://www.healthyback.com/article/autonomic-stress-reactivity-in-fibromyalgia/22 In a study funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases and led by Akiko Okifuji, PhD, investigators employed a novel method to assess the association between pa http://www.healthyback.com/article/bad-back-it-could-happen-to-you/23 http://www.healthyback.com/article/bad-back-it-could-happen-to-you/23 It’s estimated that eight out of ten Americans will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. It is one of our society’s most common medical problems and chances are that if you http://www.healthyback.com/article/behavioral-insomnia-therapy-for-fibromyalgia-patients/24 http://www.healthyback.com/article/behavioral-insomnia-therapy-for-fibromyalgia-patients/24 In a study funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases and led by Jack Edinger, Ph.D. investigators evaluated the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy http://www.healthyback.com/article/the-chiropractic-alternative/25 http://www.healthyback.com/article/the-chiropractic-alternative/25 Chiropractic care is a health care approach that focuses on the relationship between the body’s structure, mainly the spine, and its functioning. Although practitioners may use a variety of trea http://www.healthyback.com/article/chronic-low-back-pain-as-a-model-of-fibromyalgia/26 http://www.healthyback.com/article/chronic-low-back-pain-as-a-model-of-fibromyalgia/26 Goal of study: In a study funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases and led by Daniel J. Clauw, MD, investigators compared mechanisms of pain and tenderness i http://www.healthyback.com/article/complementary-alternative-therapies-for-fibromyalgia/27 http://www.healthyback.com/article/complementary-alternative-therapies-for-fibromyalgia/27 Many people with fibromyalgia report varying degrees of success with complementary and alternative therapies including: massage, movement therapies (such as Pilates and the Feldenkrais method), chirop http://www.healthyback.com/article/conditions-associated-with-low-back-pain/28 http://www.healthyback.com/article/conditions-associated-with-low-back-pain/28 There are a number of conditions that may cause low back pain and require treatment by a physician or other health specialist. Bulging disc (also called protruding, herniated or ruptured disc) is o http://www.healthyback.com/article//29 http://www.healthyback.com/article//29 A thorough medical history and physical exam can usually identify any dangerous conditions or family history that may be associated with the back pain. The patient describes the onset, site, and sever http://www.healthyback.com/article/diagnosing-rheumatoid-arthritis/30 http://www.healthyback.com/article/diagnosing-rheumatoid-arthritis/30 Rheumatoid arthritis can be difficult to diagnose in its early stages for several reasons. First, there is no single test for the disease. In addition, symptoms differ from person to person and can be http://www.healthyback.com/article/ergonomic-seating/31 http://www.healthyback.com/article/ergonomic-seating/31 There are several things to look for when looking at ergonomic seating and in order to help make sure you choose a chair with all the necessary adjustments, it is necessary to break the chair down int http://www.healthyback.com/article//32 http://www.healthyback.com/article//32 A recent clinical study, funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), suggests that people with osteoarthritis of the knee who exercise in moderation have less pain, reduced disability, and improv http://www.healthyback.com/article//33 http://www.healthyback.com/article//33 Vital at every age for healthy bones, exercise is important for treating and preventing osteoporosis. Not only does exercise improve your bone health, it also increases muscle strength, coordination, http://www.healthyback.com/article//34 http://www.healthyback.com/article//34 In a study funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases and led by Lesley M. Arnold, MD, investigators looked to compare the prevalence of fibromyalgia and mood http://www.healthyback.com/article/fibromyalgia-and-complementary-alternative-medicine/35 http://www.healthyback.com/article/fibromyalgia-and-complementary-alternative-medicine/35 People with chronic health conditions such as fibromyalgia often turn to some form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)‚ which is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, p http://www.healthyback.com/article/fibromyalgia-and-tmd-in-young-women-a-multiracial-study/36 http://www.healthyback.com/article/fibromyalgia-and-tmd-in-young-women-a-multiracial-study/36 In a study funded by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research and co-funded by the NIH's Office of Research on Women's Health, led by Octavia Plesh, MD, investigators study risk fact http://www.healthyback.com/article/fibromyalgia-depression-and-myofascial-tmd/37 http://www.healthyback.com/article/fibromyalgia-depression-and-myofascial-tmd/37 In a study funded by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, led by Karen G. Raphael, PhD, investigators worked to understand the reasons for the high rates of psychiatric disorder http://www.healthyback.com/article/figuring-out-fibromyalgia-perplexing-pain-and-fatigue/38 http://www.healthyback.com/article/figuring-out-fibromyalgia-perplexing-pain-and-fatigue/38 An unknown cause. A difficult diagnosis. No known cure. No wonder people with fibromyalgia syndrome, or FMS, can feel perplexed, under attack and isolated. FMS brings fatigue that drags you down and p http://www.healthyback.com/article//40 http://www.healthyback.com/article//40 Believe it or not children can get arthritis just like adults. Juvenile arthritis is the term used to describe arthritis in children. The most common type that children get is juvenile idiopathic arth http://www.healthyback.com/article/knee-osteoarthritis-in-older-adults/41 http://www.healthyback.com/article/knee-osteoarthritis-in-older-adults/41 Researchers have found that recreational exercise has no effect on the risk of developing knee osteoarthritis (OA). The results of a study, which monitored 1,279 older adults over a 9-year study perio http://www.healthyback.com/article/maintain-your-curves/42 http://www.healthyback.com/article/maintain-your-curves/42 The muscles in the back are unlike many other muscles in your body, they are almost always in use. They hold your torso in an upright position throughout the day. They assist you every time you pick s http://www.healthyback.com/article/mapping-genes-for-fibromyalgia/43 http://www.healthyback.com/article/mapping-genes-for-fibromyalgia/43 In a study funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, led by Jane Olson, PhD, investigators looked to identify genes that predispose to fibromyalgia in order http://www.healthyback.com/article/massage-therapy/44 http://www.healthyback.com/article/massage-therapy/44 Massage therapy has a long history in cultures around the world. Today, people use many different types of massage therapy for a variety of health-related purposes. In the United States, massage thera http://www.healthyback.com/article/neurobiology-of-chronic-muscle-pain/45 http://www.healthyback.com/article/neurobiology-of-chronic-muscle-pain/45 In a study funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and co-funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases and led by Kathleen Sluka, P http://www.healthyback.com/article/neurotrophin-and-an-animal-model-of-fibromyalgia/47 http://www.healthyback.com/article/neurotrophin-and-an-animal-model-of-fibromyalgia/47 In a study funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and co-funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, led by Alice A. Larson, PhD http://www.healthyback.com/article/noradrenergic-dysfunction-a-model-of-fibromyalgia-pain/48 http://www.healthyback.com/article/noradrenergic-dysfunction-a-model-of-fibromyalgia-pain/48 In a study funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases and co-funded by the NIH's Office of Research on Women's Health, lead investigator Luc Jasmin, MD, PhD, e http://www.healthyback.com/article/occurrence-impact-of-rheumatoid-arthritis/49 http://www.healthyback.com/article/occurrence-impact-of-rheumatoid-arthritis/49 Scientists estimate that about 1.3 million people, or about 0.6 percent of the U.S. adult population, have rheumatoid arthritis. Interestingly, some recent studies have suggested that although the num http://www.healthyback.com/article/preventing-back-pain/50 http://www.healthyback.com/article/preventing-back-pain/50 Recurring back pain resulting from improper body mechanics or other non-traumatic causes is often preventable. A combination of exercises that don’t jolt or strain the back, maintaining correc http://www.healthyback.com/article/surgical-procedures-for-back-pain/51 http://www.healthyback.com/article/surgical-procedures-for-back-pain/51 In the most serious cases, when a back condition does not respond to conventional treatments or therapies, surgery may relieve pain caused by back problems or serious musculoskeletal injuries. Some pr http://www.healthyback.com/article/the-structures-that-make-up-the-back/52 http://www.healthyback.com/article/the-structures-that-make-up-the-back/52 The back is an intricate structure of bones, muscles, and other tissues that form the posterior part of the body’s trunk, from the neck to the pelvis. The centerpiece of this structure is the sp http://www.healthyback.com/article/quick-tips-to-a-healthier-back/53 http://www.healthyback.com/article/quick-tips-to-a-healthier-back/53 Following any period of prolonged inactivity, begin a program of regular low-impact exercises. Speed walking, swimming, or stationary bike riding 30 minutes a day can increase muscle strength and flex http://www.healthyback.com/article/treating-osteoarthritis/54 http://www.healthyback.com/article/treating-osteoarthritis/54 Treating osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, depends a great deal on the joints involved. The disease causes the cushioning or cartilage between the bone joints to wear away and as the http://www.healthyback.com/article/unproven-arthritis-remedies/55 http://www.healthyback.com/article/unproven-arthritis-remedies/55 Many people with arthritis try remedies that have not been tested or proven helpful. Some extreme treatments such as snake venom are harmful. Others such as copper bracelets are harmless, but also unp http://www.healthyback.com/article/what-is-osteoporosis/56 http://www.healthyback.com/article/what-is-osteoporosis/56 Osteoporosis is a common condition affecting as many as 15-20 million individuals in the United States. About 1.3 million fractures attributable to osteoporosis occur annually in people age 45 and old http://www.healthyback.com/article/what-is-a-bone-density-test/57 http://www.healthyback.com/article/what-is-a-bone-density-test/57 A bone mineral density (BMD) test is the best way to determine your bone health. The test can identify osteoporosis, determine your risk for fractures (broken bones), and measure your response to oste http://www.healthyback.com/article/warming-up-for-work/58 http://www.healthyback.com/article/warming-up-for-work/58 Just as an athlete prepares before playing a sport, you too should prepare before work to help prevent back injuries and make your muscles more flexible. It doesn’t take much time to improve the http://www.healthyback.com/article/what-is-rheumatoid-arthritis/59 http://www.healthyback.com/article/what-is-rheumatoid-arthritis/59 Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease that causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function in the joints. There are several features that separate it from other kinds of arthritis. Fo http://www.healthyback.com/article/whole-body-hand-arm-vibration/60 http://www.healthyback.com/article/whole-body-hand-arm-vibration/60 Whole-body vibration is experienced in any work condition that involves sitting, standing, or lying on a vibrating surface. Excessive levels and durations of exposure to whole-body vibrations may cont http://www.healthyback.com/article/study-finds-yoga-eases-lower-back-pain/61 http://www.healthyback.com/article/study-finds-yoga-eases-lower-back-pain/61 According to findings reported by HealthDay News, practicing yoga can help ease chronic lower back pain. Those who did it reported less discomfort and feelings depression after six months. In a rec http://www.healthyback.com/article/yoga/62 http://www.healthyback.com/article/yoga/62 Although not considered part of conventional medicine, yoga is a mind-body practice that is a part of complementary and alternative medicine, a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practi http://www.healthyback.com/article/you-might-have-arthritis-if/63 http://www.healthyback.com/article/you-might-have-arthritis-if/63 You might have some form of arthritis if you have: Ongoing joint pain Joint swelling Joint stiffness Tenderness or pain when touching a joint Problems using or moving a http://www.healthyback.com/article/osteoporosis-and-african-american-women/106 http://www.healthyback.com/article/osteoporosis-and-african-american-women/106 Osteoporosis is a metabolic bone disease characterized by low bone mass, which makes bones fragile and susceptible to fracture. Osteoporosis is known as a silent disease because symptoms and pain do n http://www.healthyback.com/article/gabapentin-shown-effective-for-fibromyalgia-pain/64 http://www.healthyback.com/article/gabapentin-shown-effective-for-fibromyalgia-pain/64 In new research supported by the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) shows that the anticonvulsant medication gabapentin http://www.healthyback.com/article//65 http://www.healthyback.com/article//65 New research supported by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases and published in Arthritis and Rheumatism, suggests that adolescents with fibromyalgia are more like http://www.healthyback.com/article/low-bone-mass-versus-osteoporosis/66 http://www.healthyback.com/article/low-bone-mass-versus-osteoporosis/66 If you have low bone mass that is not low enough to be diagnosed as osteoporosis, this is sometimes referred to as osteopenia. Low bone mass can be caused by many factors such as: Heredity http://www.healthyback.com/article/n-of-1-trials-to-assess-fms-therapies/67 http://www.healthyback.com/article/n-of-1-trials-to-assess-fms-therapies/67 In a study funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases and co-funded by the NIH's Office of Research on Women's Health, led by Deborah Zucker, PhD, MD, investig http://www.healthyback.com/article/osteoarthritis/68 http://www.healthyback.com/article/osteoarthritis/68 People with osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis, often have joint pain and reduced motion. Unlike some other forms of arthritis, osteoarthritis affects only joints and not internal organ http://www.healthyback.com/article/treating-lower-back-with-spinal-manipulation/69 http://www.healthyback.com/article/treating-lower-back-with-spinal-manipulation/69 Evidence indicates that spinal manipulation, the application of controlled force to a joint, can provide mild-to-moderate relief from lower-back pain. It appears to be as effective as conventional tre http://www.healthyback.com/article/symptoms-of-fibromyalgia/70 http://www.healthyback.com/article/symptoms-of-fibromyalgia/70 The overwhelming characteristic of fibromyalgia is long-standing, body-wide pain with defined tender points. Tender points are distinct from trigger points seen in other pain syndromes. Unlike tender http://www.healthyback.com/article/the-who-and-what-of-fibromyalgia/71 http://www.healthyback.com/article/the-who-and-what-of-fibromyalgia/71 Scientists estimate that fibromyalgia affects 5 million Americans age 18 or older. For unknown reasons, between 80 and 90 percent of those diagnosed with fibromyalgia are women; however, men and child http://www.healthyback.com/article/young-women-with-fibromyalgia/72 http://www.healthyback.com/article/young-women-with-fibromyalgia/72 In a study funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases and led by Carol S. Burckhardt, Ph.D., investigators look to develop a model to plan early intervention s http://www.healthyback.com/article/what-is-fibromyalgia/73 http://www.healthyback.com/article/what-is-fibromyalgia/73 Fybromyalgia syndrome is a common and chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, diffuse tenderness, and a number of other symptoms. The word “fibromyalgia” comes from the Latin te http://www.healthyback.com/article/treating-rheumatoid-arthritis/74 http://www.healthyback.com/article/treating-rheumatoid-arthritis/74 Doctors use a variety of approaches to treat rheumatoid arthritis. These are used in different combination and at different times during the course of the disease and are chosen according to the patie http://www.healthyback.com/article/treating-and-diagnosing-fibromyalgia/75 http://www.healthyback.com/article/treating-and-diagnosing-fibromyalgia/75 Research shows that people with fibromyalgia typically see many doctors before receiving the diagnosis. One reason for this may be that pain and fatigue, the main symptoms of fibromyalgia, overlap wit http://www.healthyback.com/article/tips-for-good-sleep/76 http://www.healthyback.com/article/tips-for-good-sleep/76 Keep regular sleep habits. Try to get to bed at the same time and get up at the same time every day‚ even on weekends and vacations. Avoid caffeine and alcohol in the late after http://www.healthyback.com/article/thoracic-outlet-syndrome/77 http://www.healthyback.com/article/thoracic-outlet-syndrome/77 Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a rare condition that involves a combination of pain in the neck and shoulder, numbness and tingling of the fingers, and a weak grip. The thoracic outlet is the area http://www.healthyback.com/article/minimally-invasive-surgery-not-better-for-sciatica/78 http://www.healthyback.com/article/minimally-invasive-surgery-not-better-for-sciatica/78 HealthDay TUESDAY, July 7 (HealthDay News) -- Minimally invasive surgery for the excruciating back pain that can be caused by sciatica didn't work as well as the conventional procedure in a Dutch stud http://www.healthyback.com/article/cervical-spinal-surgery/79 http://www.healthyback.com/article/cervical-spinal-surgery/79 Cervical spinal surgery is used to correct the part of the spine in the neck, including problems with the bones (vertebrae), disks, and nerves. The cervical spine is the part of the spine that runs http://www.healthyback.com/article/piriformis-syndrome/80 http://www.healthyback.com/article/piriformis-syndrome/80 Piriformis syndrome is a rare neuromuscular disorder that occurs when the piriformis muscle compresses or irritates the sciatic nerve-the largest nerve in the body. The piriformis muscle is a narrow m http://www.healthyback.com/article/sciatica/81 http://www.healthyback.com/article/sciatica/81 Sciatica is a symptom of a problem with the sciatic nerve, a large nerve that runs from the lower back down the back of each leg. It controls muscles in the http://www.healthyback.com/article//82 http://www.healthyback.com/article//82 Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of areas in the lumbar (back) or cervical (neck) spine, which causes pressure on the spinal cord or one or more of the spinal nerves. It may be caused by a number of thi http://www.healthyback.com/article/common-causes-of-spinal-stenosis/83 http://www.healthyback.com/article/common-causes-of-spinal-stenosis/83 Spinal stenosis most often results from a gradual, degenerative aging process. Either structural changes or inflammation can begin the process. As people age, the ligaments of the spine may thicken an http://www.healthyback.com/article/diagnosing-spinal-stenosis/84 http://www.healthyback.com/article/diagnosing-spinal-stenosis/84 Medical history‚ the patient tells the doctor details about symptoms and about any injury, condition, or general health problem that might be causing the symptoms. Physical examination‚ http://www.healthyback.com/article/alternative-therapies-for-spinal-stenosis/85 http://www.healthyback.com/article/alternative-therapies-for-spinal-stenosis/85 Alternative (or complementary) therapies are diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered to be part of conventional medicine. Some examples of th http://www.healthyback.com/article/when-should-surgery-be-considered-for-spinal-stenosis-and-what-is-involved/86 http://www.healthyback.com/article/when-should-surgery-be-considered-for-spinal-stenosis-and-what-is-involved/86 In many cases, the conditions causing spinal stenosis cannot be permanently altered by non-surgical treatment, even though these measures may relieve pain for a period of time. To determine how much n http://www.healthyback.com/article/structures-of-the-spine-spinal-stenosis/87 http://www.healthyback.com/article/structures-of-the-spine-spinal-stenosis/87 The spine is a column of 26 bones that extend in a line from the base of the skull to the pelvis. Twenty-four of the bones are called vertebrae. The bones of the spine include 7 cervical vertebrae in http://www.healthyback.com/article/non-surgical-treatments-for-spinal-stenosis/88 http://www.healthyback.com/article/non-surgical-treatments-for-spinal-stenosis/88 In the absence of severe or progressive nerve involvement, a doctor may prescribe one or more of the following conservative treatments for spinal stenosis: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, s http://www.healthyback.com/article/what-is-spinal-stenosis/89 http://www.healthyback.com/article/what-is-spinal-stenosis/89 The spine, a row of 26 bones in your back, allows you to stand up straight and bend over. The spine also protects your spinal cord from being hurt. In people with spinal stenosis, the spine is narro http://www.healthyback.com/article/symptoms-of-spinal-stenosis/90 http://www.healthyback.com/article/symptoms-of-spinal-stenosis/90 There may be no symptoms of spinal stenosis, or symptoms may appear slowly and get worse over time. More often, people experience numbness, weakness, cramping, or general pain in the arms or legs. If http://www.healthyback.com/article/magnets-to-manage-pain/91 http://www.healthyback.com/article/magnets-to-manage-pain/91 Magnets have been used for health purposes for centuries. Static, or permanent, magnets are widely marketed for pain control and are considered part of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). http://www.healthyback.com/article/what-science-says-about-magnets-for-pain/92 http://www.healthyback.com/article/what-science-says-about-magnets-for-pain/92 Overall, the scientific evidence does not support the use of magnets for pain relief. Preliminary studies looking at different types of pain: such as knee, hip, wrist, foot, back, and pelvic pain&sb http://www.healthyback.com/article/history-of-magnets-for-health-uses/93 http://www.healthyback.com/article/history-of-magnets-for-health-uses/93 Magnets have been used for many centuries for a variety of health purposes. By various accounts, magnets were discovered when people first noticed the presence of naturally magnetized stones, also cal http://www.healthyback.com/article/low-back-pain-and-cam/94 http://www.healthyback.com/article/low-back-pain-and-cam/94 Four out of five American adults will experience low-back pain at some time in their lives. It is a major public health burden in the United States and is the leading cause of work-related disability http://www.healthyback.com/article/what-is-joint-replacement-surgery/95 http://www.healthyback.com/article/what-is-joint-replacement-surgery/95 Joint replacement surgery is removing a damaged joint and putting in a new one. A joint is where two or more bones come together, like the knee, hip, and shoulder. The surgery is usually done by a doc http://www.healthyback.com/article/glucosamine-promising-research-more-is-needed/96 http://www.healthyback.com/article/glucosamine-promising-research-more-is-needed/96 Glucosamine is a natural compound that is found in healthy cartilage. Glucosamine sulfate is a normal constituent of glycoaminoglycans in cartilage matrix and synovial fluid. Based on human researc http://www.healthyback.com/article/do-i-need-to-have-my-joint-replaced/97 http://www.healthyback.com/article/do-i-need-to-have-my-joint-replaced/97 Only a doctor can tell if you need a joint replaced. He or she will look at your joint with an x-ray machine or an arthroscope (a small, lighted tube), which they will put into your joint to look for http://www.healthyback.com/article/ustekinumab-effective-for-patients-who-dont-respond-to-current-treatments-study-finds/98 http://www.healthyback.com/article/ustekinumab-effective-for-patients-who-dont-respond-to-current-treatments-study-finds/98 THURSDAY, Feb. 12 (HealthDay News) -- The drug ustekinumab shows promise against psoriatic arthritis (PA), according to a study that included patients from 24 sites in Europe and North America. PA http://www.healthyback.com/article/linda-saisselin-relief-from-osteoarthritis/99 http://www.healthyback.com/article/linda-saisselin-relief-from-osteoarthritis/99 When Linda Saisselin was diagnosed with arthritis 10 years ago, she managed pretty well despite pain and swelling, which at that time was confined to her hands. She continued to fill out the paperwork http://www.healthyback.com/article/spinal-fusion-and-whats-involved/100 http://www.healthyback.com/article/spinal-fusion-and-whats-involved/100 Spinal fusion is surgery to fuse spine bones (vertebrae) that cause you to have back problems. Fusing means two bones are permanently placed together so there is no longer movement between them. Spina http://www.healthyback.com/article/herniated-nucleus-pulposus/101 http://www.healthyback.com/article/herniated-nucleus-pulposus/101 The condition, herniated nucleus pulposus, is a slipped disk along the spinal cord and occurs when all or part of the soft center of a spinal disk is forced through a weakened part of the d http://www.healthyback.com/article/disketomy/102 http://www.healthyback.com/article/disketomy/102 A disketomy is a surgery to remove all or part of a cushion that helps protect your spinal column. These cushions, called disks, separate your spinal bones (vertebrae). 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