Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

Lower Back Pain And Loss Of Height

Health Encyclopedia: Scoliosis Prognosis

Prognosis

In general, the severity of the scoliosis depends on the degree of the curvature and whether it threatens vital organs, specifically the lungs and heart.

Mild Scoliosis (less than 20 degrees). Mild scoliosis is not serious and requires no treatment other than monitoring.
Moderate Scoliosis (between 25 and 70 degrees). It is still not clear whether untreated moderate scoliosis causes significant health problems later on. Some studies have found no difference in either back pain or survival...

View all »

Expert & Community Posts

Is Your Doctor Screening for Silent Fractures?

By Pam Flores , Health Expert

...If these fractures cause a forward spinal curve, height loss or impaired daily living, it's... Read more »

Can I Have a Spinal Fracture Even If I Have No Pain?

By Neil Gonter, MD , Health Expert

...this possible? No one wants to hear this, but height loss is common with age. Beginning in... Read more »

New Guidelines for Low Back Pain Treatment

By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...providers regarding the diagnosis and treatment of low back pain. In addition, the Society... Read more »

Anti-Depressants and Chronic Low Back Pain: Not Always a Happy Solution

By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...use of anti-depressants in the treatment of chronic low back pain. However, the authors of a... Read more »

Low Back Pain? Strengthen Your Core

By Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert

...problems seen in a primary care medical practice is low back pain. It accounts for more... Read more »

Go to Posts »

Health Guide

Scoliosis: Surgery

...their surgery, between a fifth and a third of patients who had the Harrington procedure experienced low back pain. (In one study, only 3% had experienced back pain before surgery.) In such cases,... Read more »

Back Pain and Sciatica: Surgery

...NSAID may speed resolution of pain.Scar tissue is a significant problem, since it can cause persistent low back pain afterward. Anti-scarring agents or certain devices may help reduce surgical... Read more »

Back Pain and Sciatica: Treatment for Acute Low Back Pain

for Acute Low Back PainPatients withshort-term acute low back pain usuallyhavethe best resultswith the least aggressive treatments. The general approach is as follows:Patients with no... Read more »

Back Pain and Sciatica: References

...stabilisation of the lumbar spine with an intensive rehabilitation programme for patients with chronic low back pain: the MRC spine stabilisation trial. BMJ. 2005;330(7502):1233.Filler AG, Haynes... Read more »

Back Pain and Sciatica: Risk Factors

...pain after such events, however. A number of conditions may make people more or less susceptible to low back pain. In 85% of back pain cases, the causes are unknown.Aging ProcessIntervertebral... Read more »

Images

Vertebra, lumbar (low back)

Related News

Sleep Linked to Weight

August 08, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study adds to growing evidence that sleep is associated with weight. The research finds children and teens who sleep less... Read summary »

Easing Spinal Tumor Pain

May 05, 2008

SAN DIEGO (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Richard Eby doesn't let much slow him down. He rollerblades today, but not long ago, Eby was in a wheelchair!... Read summary »

Active Social Life May Slow Signs of Aging

July 09, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Less frequent participation in social activity among older adults is associated with a more rapid rate of motor function... Read summary »

Healing Painful Wounds

May 05, 2008

CHICAGO (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Gary Bennett is lucky to be back on his bike after spending almost a year in severe pain. A rare disease called... Read summary »

Short Limbs Linked to Dementia

May 13, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study finds an interesting link between limb length and dementia. The research reveals people with shorter arms and legs... Read summary »

Go to News »

Note: All clinical content on this site is physician-reviewed, except material generated by our community members.

Non-Profit Affiliates:

Featuring Content From:

By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on ChronicPainConnection.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.