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Placebos can alleviate chronic back pain, even when patients know they're placebos
Honestly prescribed placebo treatments for chronic back pain (CPB) led to significant improvements in pain alleviation with lasting results, according to a new study out today in JAMA Network Open.
What does cervical laminoplasty involve?
A laminoplasty is a surgical procedure that helps relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. It involves opening a section of the lamina, a bony structure that sits on top of the spinal canal.
Tired muscles can indeed be a pain in the neck, spine movement study shows
While fatigue in neck muscles has long been suspected of causing pain, the actual mechanical changes in the spine and muscles that precede weakness remain an outstanding question. Now, using high-precision X-ray imaging to track spine movements during neck exertion tasks, Texas A&M University researchers have discovered that sustained neck exertions cause muscle fatigue that then exaggerates the cervical spine curvature. This leads to neck pain.
Spinal Deformity Correction
Spinal deformity correction is a surgical procedure aimed at correcting abnormal curvature or misalignment of the spine. These deformities can include conditions such as scoliosis (sideways curvature), kyphosis (forward curvature), or other spine misalignments. The procedure involves a combination of techniques to realign the spine, stabilize it, and, in many cases, fuse the vertebrae to prevent future deformity.
Segmental Instability
Segmental instability is a condition where the bones in your spine (vertebrae) move more than they should. This extra movement can cause pain and make it difficult to perform everyday activities. It usually occurs in the lower back (lumbar spine) but can happen in other parts of the spine too.
