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While sciatica is one of the most common forms of back pain, people often assume they have it when they don't, says U of A physical therapy researcher Greg Kawchuk.

Vertigo refers to a sensation of dizziness or spinning. Cervical vertigo is a type of vertigo that results from a certain neck posture or movement.

Earlier this year, the US Food and Drug Administration approved the most expensive drug ever to hit the market, a gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy. The genetic correction is currently used to...

The trapezius is one of the upper back muscles. It is a large triangular muscle that runs from the occipital bone in the skull to the thoracic spine in the back. It extends to the width of the shoulde...

Endoscopic spinal surgery can treat degenerative problems with minimal downtime—you’re back to work the next day. Last August, the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medi...

Although the former concept of physical therapy was that it had to be prescribed by a doctor, today a direct-access policy nationwide enables patients to seek treatment from a licensed physical therap...

There are many reasons why patients are suffering with spinal stenosis at such a young age. Diet, desk jobs, and lack of exercise are contributing factors in this process. What is important to discuss...

Your hip bones are part of your pelvis. When your hips are uneven, with one hip higher than the other, it means your pelvis is tilted. The main reasons for uneven hips are:scoliosis, which can be...

ReActiv8 device is an active implantable medical device designed to treat patients with chronic low back pain. Credit: Mainstay MedicalThe Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approve...

The study, published Thursday in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, is believed to be the first to investigate the role smartphones play in injuries to these parts of the body. Previou...

Making up your mind about scoliosis treatment for you or your child? While the degree of curve (generally measured as a Cobb angle) has the most influence over the course of action for patients with s...

Slough physiotherapy experts at Physio Dynamix announced the launch of new excellent rehabilitation services after sports injury or surgery. The highly trained team offers expert physiotherapy treatme...