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Too Much Texting Can Spell Neck, Arm Pain
Hunching over, using one thumb increases the risk, study shows

Assessment of Bone Growth Stimulator Is Mixed
It's used more often in spinal fusions, but experts worry about costs and complications

Health Tip: New Moms, Protect Your Back
Be careful when bending or lifting

When It Comes to Lifting, the Pros Have Your Back
Techniques used by professional movers can help reduce risk of serious injury

Acupuncture, Real or Fake, Eases Back Pain
Study found it worked even when treatment didn't break the skin

Health Tip: Easing Back Pain During Pregnancy
Suggestions to help reduce the strain

Too Few Screened for Abdominal Aneurysm, Study Says
Potentially life-threatening condition often goes undetected until rupture

Post-Op Painkillers Tied to Deaths After Spinal Fusion
Middle-aged men appear most at risk from overdosing following the surgery, study found

Ozone/Oxygen Shot Helps Heal Herniated Disk
New technique eases pressure on local nerves, researchers say

Using a Balloon to Repair a Broken Back
Technique called kyphoplasty may benefit those with vertebral fractures, study finds