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08/24/2026

Neck pain at work may stem from poor sleep, stress and high workload not just bad posture, AI study shows.

Artificial intelligence could predict an individual office worker`s risk of musculoskeletal injury in specific body parts, a study by QUT health and data scientists has found. The researchers looked at body-region-specific risk profiles and found that individual, physical and psychosocial factors co...

08/03/2026

Medtronic to acquire peripheral nerve stim developer SPR Therapeutics.

Cleveland-based SPR Therapeutics develops temporary, percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) therapies for chronic pain management.

07/27/2026

Burning Sensation in Upper Back: What Could It Be?

A burning sensation in your upper back can happen due to muscle strain from lifting or exercise, stress-related muscle tension, spinal misalignment, herniated discs that compress nerves, or inflammatory conditions like arthritis.

07/20/2026

10 Side Effects of Sitting Down All Day.

Sitting down for too long can increase your risk of numerous health conditions, including muscle pain, blood clots, and diabetes. It can also affect your mental health.

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July!
Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, joyful, and memorable Independence Day.

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day! Thank you to all the wonderful fathers!

06/17/2026

What Is Spinal Stenosis?

Spinal stenosis involves a narrowing of the spinal canal, leading to compression of the spinal cord or nerves, commonly due to osteoarthritis. This condition (commonly caused by osteoarthritis) can cause pain and numbness in various body parts, with treatment options available to manage symptoms eff...

06/10/2026

AI can predict spine surgery risks, but can surgeons trust it?

In neurosurgery, few decisions carry as much weight as whether to operate. For patients with complex spinal conditions, the difference between intervention and observation can hinge on a fragile balance of risks, complications, recovery time, long-term function, many of which are difficult to predic...

06/03/2026

Understanding Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Pain: Causes, Treatment, and When Surgery Helps.

Lower back and hip pain are common-but not all pain comes from the spine. The sacroiliac (SI) joint is a frequent and often overlooked source. Because this joint behaves differently from others in the body, SI joint problems can be difficult to recognize, but very treatable once properly diagnosed.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation.