A prolapsed (herniated) disc occurs when the outer fibres of the intervertebral disc (its annulus) are injured, and the soft material known as the nucleus pulposus, ruptures out of its enclosed space. The prolapsed or ruptured disc material can enter the spinal canal, compressing the spinal cord, but more frequently the spinal nerves.
Research results just released from the University of Sydney shows that depression can cause back pain. This new research uncovers a deeper level of the relationship between pain and depression – it is old news that nearly half of back pain patients experience depressive symptoms; we can all understand that persons suffering chronic pain would feel mental distress.
More than 50% of Australians living with back pain develop mental health issues after having chronic pain, according to a leading orthopaedic surgeon from the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research.
Professor Melloh, quoted at theconversation.com, stated that it was plausible that the stress of severe back pain had influenced the mind, and that this had led to depression and other…
Arthritis Australia is playing an important part in raising the awareness of a condition that causes back pain in 2% of Australians. It is called ankylosing spondylitis. It is a form of inflammatory arthritis that mostly occurs in the spine and where the spine and the pelvis meet. “It is a disease which causes inflammation and pain in the spine and other joints…and is three times more common …
Scoliosis is thought to affect between 2-3% of the population, with a higher incidence rate in females, and a tendency to develop in late childhood.
Are you doing everything you can to manage your Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a complex disorder, characterised by chronic, widespread pain and a heightened and painful response to gentle touch. While it’s more common in women aged 20 – 50 years, it can strike men and children and impacts on millions throughout the world. Fibromyalgia has also been linked to fatigue, morning stiffness, tro…
People with osteoarthritis of the knee may be able to reduce symptoms of the disease by consuming highly concentrated ginger extract, according to preliminary study findings.
Osteoarthritis is a progressive deterioration in the cartilage of certain joints, including the knee and vertebrae. Unlike rheumatoid arthritis, which is an autoimmune disease, osteoarthritis results from overuse of joi…
A high level of spirituality appears to be associated with better health among individuals with rheumatoid arthritis and could also help them cope with their illness more effectively, recent study findings suggest.
“Spirituality may be a type of psychological resource that allows individuals to adjust better to living with a chronic illness,” said lead researcher Professor Susan J. Bartlett …
Physical activity is presented as the only known intervention that can potentially increase bone mass and strength in the early years of life and reduce the risk of falling in older populations; according to a new Position Stand from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
The official ACSM pronouncement, published in the November issue of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exerc…
Study finds much Internet-based sports medicine information is incorrect or incomplete
The quality of online information about the most common sports medicine diagnoses varies widely, according to a study published in the July 2010 issue of The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS). Therefore, patients who use the Internet to help make medical decisions need to know that the web may not b…
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