back pain

Back Pain – Investigations for Diagnosis

What is the need for investigations in back pain ? Back pain can occur because of numerous causes ranging from a trivial muscular stiffness to spinal cord or nerve compression. The common clinical tests for back pain, like SLR (straight leg raising), neurological examination, etc., can only give clues towards the diagnosis >> Read More ...

Back Pain and Spinal Anatomy

The ability to walk upright, which is distinct to us humans, puts a large amount of stress on the back. The back has the ability to withstand a considerate amount of burden and still perform its varied functions. Improper posture, lifting heavy weights, performing unaccustomed activities, and sports injuries, tend to >> Read More ...

Chest Pain After Heavy Smoking and When Breathe in Deep

CraigT Asked : In the past 2 weeks I have been experiencing a dull ache in my chest. When I breathe in deeply there pain in the chest on both sides but more towards the middle of the chest. I also have a pain by the shoulder blade and when I breathe in deeply this also aches a bit more than usual. I am only 24 years old >> Read More ...
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