High Frequency Stimulation Eases Back Pain

A new device helps reduce severe back and leg pain, significantly improving patients' quality of life, according to research from the Pain Management and Neuromodulation centre at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. The technology is a new type of spinal cord stimulation, where small leads implanted near the spinal cord send high frequency electrical pulses...

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Heavy Loads On The Shoulders Can Cause Nerve Damage In The Hands And Fingers

Trudging from place to place with heavy weights on our backs is an everyday reality, from schoolchildren toting textbooks in backpacks to firefighters and soldiers carrying occupational gear. Muscle and skeletal damage are very real concerns...

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The Role Stress Plays In Chronic Pain

For chronic pain sufferers, such as people who develop back pain after a car accident, avoiding the harmful effects of stress may be key to managing their condition. This is particularly important for people with a smaller-than-average hippocampus, as these individuals seem to be particularly vulnerable to stress. These are the findings of a study by Dr...

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