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A recent study re-confirmed heavy lifting, twisting and bending can damage spinal discs of the back by decreasing the flow of nutrients to the disc cells. An imbalance of nutrients in spinal discs can then lead to the onset of degenerative disease and dysfunction. Published in PLoS Computational Biology, experts say physical activity helps cell [...]

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NICE (The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence) guidelines recommend GPs to refer patients with lower back pain for manual therapy (which includes Osteopathy). Osteopaths are asking all members of the public to speak with their GPs or lobby their MPs to get NHS funded Osteopathy in their area. The British Osteopathic Association commissioned [...]

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Rheumatoid Arthritis is a form of an autoimmune disease. These are diseases in which the body effectively attacks itself. Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common inflammatory arthritis. It is chronic systemic inflammation affecting synovial membrane. A tumour-like mass called a pannus forms over the cartilage causing an increase in joint laxity. It affect females to [...]

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There is extensive documentation on obesity and lower back pain. However the relationship between lower back pain and obesity remains controversial. A Finnish study on young adults looked at the association between the prevalence on lower back pain and weight-related factors. Obesity causes an excessive mechanical load on the lumbar spine, often resulting in lower [...]

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Angina pectoris pain is a clinical syndrome causing pain or pressure in the centre of the chest. Usually exercise – sometimes acute anxiety & stress – brings on angina pectoris pain. This is because angina pectoris pain can accompany myocardial ischaemia and coronary artery disease. Angina pain may be severe and felt also in arms [...]

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Lower back pain and back ache is on the rise. One of the reasons for this is we are spending more time sitting than ever before. Think about it. Someone who has an office or desk based job sits at work, sits to and from work, then sits at home. Our bodies are designed to [...]

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About Lower Back Pain Lower back pain can affect anyone, but is very common is people aged 35-55. Back pain can be divided into three categories: 1) Acute lower back pain – lasting less than 6 weeks 2) Sub-acute lower back pain – lasting 6 weeks to 3 months 3) Chronic lower back pain – [...]

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Research Paper 2006: Measuring the effects of HIV-related distal symmetrical peripheral neuropathy on joint range of movement using the “prayer” sign. Author: Trishul Vadi Supervisor: Paul Blanchard Acknowledgments The author would like to thank the following people for their help and support in carrying out this undergraduate research study: Paul Blanchard for supervising this study. [...]

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