Sitting at your desk doesn't have to be a pain in the neck
Working at a desk is a common cause of back and neck pain, often because you accommodate your workstation rather than the other way around.
Back and neck pain treatments range from self-care to surgery; prevention is key
When back or neck pain strikes, normal activity is disrupted. Seeking relief for back or neck pain is one of the most common reasons people go to their health care provider or miss work.
Back pain: Psychological treatment shown to yield strong, lasting pain relief, alter brain networks
A study of chronic back pain patients finds that more than two-thirds of those who underwent a novel, 4-week psychological treatment were pain-free or nearly pain-free afterward. Those in the treatment group also saw brain regions involved in pain processing quiet. For many, the benefits lasted at least one year.
Back pain: Why exercise can provide relief and how to do it safely
But while you might think you should rest your back if it hurts, being active can actually help relieve your pain and protect you from getting back pain again in the future. This is because our spines are designed to move, bend and lift
Back pain common among astronauts offers treatment insights for the Earth-bound
The scientists say further study among astronauts of these methods—including specialized suits and certain exercises—may provide insights for treating back pain in the estimated 80% of Earth-bound people who experience some form of it over their lifetimes.
