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 ...

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 ...

Chronic back pain is one of the world’s most underrated and underestimated health issues. It is the leading cause of disability and work absenteeism globally, creating significant clinical and ...

Arecent study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC)'s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has found no evidence that back belts reduce back ...

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 ...

You’ve tried everything to fix your persistent back pain. You’ve invested in an expensive ergonomic chair, started regular stretching routines, even bought a fancy new mattress that promised ...

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, ...