Back and neck pain are everyday complaints among office-goers, but poor posture and long hours at a desk are not the only culprits. Experts now say that work-related stress plays a major role and is ...
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are conditions that affect muscles, bones, and joints and occur in the workplace. Implementing workplace controls can help reduce the risk of WMSDs. The ...
With nearly 100,000 tech workers in the Austin metro, the Pecan Park studio treats chronic neck, shoulder, and back ...
Researchers from the University of Warwick's Medical School are leading a novel study to explore ways of helping people with chronic pain back to work. Working with employers they will design a ...
A global study shows 69% of steelworkers suffer from work-related MSK disorders, with rates hitting 72% in Asia. Risks like heavy lifting and vibration make back and joint pain the industry norm.
Karin Wuertz-Kozak described her lab test equipment as a gym for cells. Stretching and compressions tests using bioreactors—her lab equipment—can make a difference in understanding how cells respond ...
A new scientific review found that only nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen were consistently effective for treating acute low back pain. Five treatments, ...