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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Warning of Back Pain in People Aged 10-30… Do You Know About Spondylolysis?

Back pain is commonly perceived as an issue affecting those in middle age, but it can also be prevalent among younger individuals, suggesting the possibility of spondylolysis.

Feb 27 • 15:05 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Clever Tartu: Geriatrics helped a man get back on track, but Estonian medicine does not yet support this story

A 72-year-old man, Alar Ehala, credited geriatric day therapy with helping him recover from debilitating pain, highlighting the potential benefits of interdisciplinary medical care, despite a lack of official support in Estonia.

Feb 27 • 00:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The Health Authority clearly states: Stop taking painkillers for back pain

Denmark's Health Authority advises against using painkillers for back pain management.

Feb 26 • 20:09 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

In the midst of a paradigm shift: Pain in the back should not be medicated, but exercised

The article discusses a shift in perspective on treating back pain, advocating for exercise over medication.

Feb 26 • 20:09 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The Danish Health Authority clearly states: Stop taking pills for back pain

The Danish Health Authority warns against the use of painkillers like paracetamol and ibuprofen for back pain relief, urging a rethink of treatment approaches.

Feb 26 • 20:09 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

SIGNS ⟩ 11 signs that your lower back pain is not normal

Lower back pain is a common health issue affecting many, but 11 specific signs may indicate a more serious underlying condition.

Feb 26 • 06:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Back Problems: "Hardly any doctor asks about the history of the pain"

Albert Jakob, a former leading physiotherapist for the German national ice hockey team, now focuses on a holistic approach to therapy in his private practice in Munich, advocating for better communication about pain history in medical treatment.

Feb 25 • 10:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

I have to pay £8K for private op with the same NHS surgeon to keep my job

David Umpleby had to borrow over £8,000 for private back surgery after NHS delays left him unable to work due to severe pain and impending loss of sick pay.

Feb 24 • 11:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Life & Tech

These are the best mattresses for back pain, recommended by an osteopath

This article reviews the best mattresses for alleviating back pain, highlighting recommendations from an osteopath.

Feb 23 • 16:49 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Sports

Surya's pain came out after losing to South Africa!

Indian cricket captain Suryakumar Yadav expresses confidence that Team India will bounce back strongly after their first loss in the T20 World Cup against South Africa.

Feb 23 • 06:44 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Sports

Where did India falter against Africa? Who is responsible for the loss, Surya expresses his pain

Indian cricket team captain Suryakumar Yadav remains hopeful that the team will bounce back following their first loss in the T20 World Cup against South Africa.

Feb 23 • 02:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Johanna Matintalo broke down in tears – Revealed the harsh reason for her withdrawal

Johanna Matintalo withdrew from the 50 km race at the Milano-Cortina Olympics due to health issues, specifically back pain, which left her in tears as she reflected on her struggles and the team's health challenges.

Feb 22 • 12:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Johanna Matintalo completely broke down - sad revelation

Finnish skier Johanna Matintalo had to withdraw from the women's 50-kilometer race at the Milan-Cortina Olympics after struggling with health issues and lower back pain during the competition.

Feb 22 • 11:50 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Crime & Justice

Authorities Not Informed: Man Participated in Wrestling Championship Despite Receiving Compensation for Severe Back Pain

A man participated in a wrestling championship even though he was receiving compensation for severe back pain that limited his mobility.

Feb 21 • 06:23 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Pain Clinic: How Chronic Back and Joint Pain is Alleviated

The RVUL Pain Clinic offers treatments for chronic pain, primarily focusing on back and joint issues, with positive patient outcomes reported by medical staff.

Feb 19 • 07:31 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

Domantas Sabonis Season Ended – Operation Performed

Domantas Sabonis has undergone surgery ending his season after struggling with back pain and playing only 19 games.

Feb 18 • 21:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Goodbye to Back Pain: the Ideal Ergonomic Chair for Remote Work or Study Now Costs Less Than 60 Euros

An ergonomic chair priced under 60 euros is highlighted as a budget-friendly solution for reducing back pain during remote work or study.

Feb 18 • 12:50 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Scarlet, the 'warrior' who defeated cancer after a long four-year battle

Scarlet, a young girl from Guayaquil, Ecuador, overcame a four-year fight against cancer that began with a sudden pain in her back.

Feb 17 • 20:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Back pain will disappear in 8 minutes! Do this in the morning

The article provides tips for relieving back pain, emphasizing the importance of regular movement and specific exercises that can be done in just eight minutes each morning.

Feb 16 • 10:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Woman says 'don't wait' after surgery to reduce the size of her breasts

Laureen Atlan, a 26-year-old woman from Paris, shares her transformative experience after undergoing breast reduction surgery from size 38J to 38D, emphasizing a newfound confidence and the alleviation of chronic back pain.

Feb 16 • 07:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Devastated Davidová cried during the interview. Indicated a possible end to her sports career mysteriously.

Czech biathlete Markéta Davidová expressed deep emotions after a disappointing Olympic performance, hinting at a potential end to her career due to ongoing back pain.

Feb 14 • 15:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Shoppers rush for £24 'cloud' mattress toppers that ease backache and relieve pressure points

Cloud mattress toppers are trending among shoppers for their comfort and ability to help alleviate back pain and improve sleep quality with a relatively low investment.

Feb 14 • 14:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Emma mattress 'good for people with back pain' slashed by £165: 'I've slept so well'

Emma is offering substantial discounts on its mattresses aimed at providing comfort, especially for back pain sufferers, during a Valentine’s promotional sale.

Feb 13 • 21:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

NHS physiotherapist's 'simple stretches' get rid of back pain and ease aches

An NHS physiotherapist shares simple stretches to alleviate back pain and promote better back health for those suffering from discomfort.

Feb 12 • 10:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Back pain should not be underestimated. In some cases, paralysis threatens, warns neurosurgeon

A neurosurgeon warns against underestimating back pain, stating it can lead to severe consequences including paralysis in some cases.

Feb 12 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Mum thought her symptoms were down to mattress - but it was leukaemia

A mother, initially believing her back pain was caused by an old mattress, was shocked to learn she had aggressive leukaemia after her symptoms worsened and medical tests failed to reveal the true cause.

Feb 11 • 11:20 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Injections and Wheelchair: The Dark Side of Ferdinand's Career with Manchester United

Former Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand revealed how his long football career and resulting injuries have severely impacted his health, leading him to occasionally use a wheelchair due to back pain.

Feb 10 • 17:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Rio Ferdinand struggling and using a wheelchair after buff Men's Health cover

Former footballer Rio Ferdinand disclosed that he occasionally uses a wheelchair due to chronic injuries and severe back pain related to his career.

Feb 10 • 11:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Almost everyone's back deteriorates in middle age – Physiotherapist Mikko explains how to prevent the risk

Physiotherapist Mikko Eerola discusses the common causes and serious warnings of back pain, as well as strategies for alleviation and common mistakes people make when experiencing pain.

Feb 10 • 08:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Learn how the Pillowmed mattress became a reference in helping relieve pain

The Pillowmed mattress offers advanced technology designed to alleviate back pain and improve sleep quality by redistributing body pressure and maintaining proper spinal alignment.

Feb 8 • 09:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Doctor: This is the most important thing that helps relieve back pain faster

A doctor explains that while severe spinal disorders are often blamed for back pain, about 90% of cases stem from other causes such as muscle strains and poor posture.

Feb 7 • 05:55 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

A physiotherapist explains what the correct posture is on the sofa: "It is much more important than the sofa"

A physiotherapist emphasizes that maintaining the correct posture while sitting on a sofa is more crucial than the quality of the sofa itself to avoid back and neck pain.

Feb 5 • 15:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Sharp back pain can be mistaken for sciatica pain and treated incorrectly: 'The change is noticeable in how the step rolls'

A health expert explains the causes of unilateral sharp back pain and the importance of correct treatment to avoid misdiagnosis with sciatica pain.

Feb 5 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Relief for back pain? São Paulo opens store focused on 'good sleep'

São Paulo has inaugurated its first store dedicated to alleviating back pain and improving sleep quality rather than just selling traditional mattresses.

Feb 4 • 17:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Life & Tech

The best standing desks for working at home, tried and tested – do they really relieve back pain?

An article reviewing various standing desks claims they may alleviate back pain caused by prolonged sitting, according to expert advice on ergonomics and health.

Feb 4 • 15:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Defense claims that elderly man arrested with marijuana greenhouse used 20g daily to relieve back pain: 'A rural producer'

Defense lawyers argue that José de Maria Menezes da Silva, known as 'Zé Valdo', used marijuana to manage his back pain, while he faces a preventive detention order after being found with a marijuana greenhouse in Rorainópolis.

Feb 4 • 15:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Ábalos claims diabetes, hypertension, back pain, and 'anxiety-depressive' syndrome before the Supreme Court to avoid attending the pre-trial hearing on masks

Former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos submitted medical reports to the Supreme Court to request permission to attend the preliminary hearing via video conference regarding the first trial related to mask contracts.

Feb 3 • 17:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Unusual medical emergency: a young man had a World War I shell in his body

A 24-year-old man in southern France underwent emergency surgery to remove a World War I shell lodged in his rectum after presenting to the hospital with back pain.

Feb 3 • 01:11 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Carmen Electra (53) reveals why she tattooed her hands in prayer with rosary on her back

Carmen Electra discusses the meaning behind her new back tattoo, symbolizing her response to the pain inflicted by others throughout her life, during a charity event hosted by Steven Tyler.

Feb 2 • 12:21 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Carmen Electra sent a message to everyone who has 'stabbed her in the back' with her new tattoo

Carmen Electra revealed the meaning behind her new back tattoo during the Jam for Janie charity event, symbolizing her response to people who have caused her pain throughout her life.

Feb 2 • 12:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

I try the best ergonomic chairs and choose the one you should buy to say goodbye to back pain

The article reviews six ergonomic office chairs that ensure comfort and proper posture for those spending long hours at the computer, highlighting one as the best choice.

Feb 2 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Complications Before the Olympics: Davidová's Back Pain Returns, Examination Awaited

Biatlonistka Markéta Davidová, recovering from a herniated disc surgery, is facing renewed back pain just three weeks before the Olympic Games, prompting her to undergo examination in the Czech Republic.

Jan 16 • 16:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Last chance to get £860 of free bedding with mattress that's a 'game changer' for back pain

The article highlights a sale where customers can receive £860 of free bedding with the purchase of a mattress designed to alleviate back pain.

Jan 16 • 12:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Countryfile star Matt Baker reveals 'year of pain' due to 'chronic' issue

Matt Baker, known for Countryfile, reveals he has been enduring severe back pain for years, receiving an outpouring of support from friends and fans.

Jan 12 • 11:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

BBC Countryfile's Matt Baker sparks concern after suffering from 'years of pain'

Matt Baker, the presenter of BBC Countryfile, has shared his ongoing battle with back pain on Instagram, receiving significant support from fans.

Jan 12 • 10:21 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Morocco: King Mohammed VI suffers from back pain requiring rest

King Mohammed VI of Morocco is experiencing back pain without any serious signs, necessitating rest as reported by the official MAP agency.

Jan 10 • 20:36 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Orthopedics: When Jaw Problems Burden the Back

Jaw problems, particularly Craniomandibular Dysfunction, can lead to back pain, but can be effectively treated with splints and exercises, according to dentist Daniel Hellmann.

Jan 10 • 09:09 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Back Pain: Something Is Wrong!

The article discusses how many people with back pain may have legs of different lengths and explores treatment options and when surgery might be necessary.

Jan 10 • 09:08 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Cause of Death of Brigitte Bardot Revealed

Brigitte Bardot's husband, Bernard d'Ormale, revealed that she battled cancer before her death at the age of 91, undergoing two surgeries and suffering from severe back pain.

Jan 7 • 13:16 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

He was third in the world, trained by Ivanišević. He revealed that he wanted to retire

Greek tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas revealed that he seriously considered retiring from professional tennis last year due to severe back pain, especially after a disappointing loss at the US Open.

Jan 1 • 16:07 UTC

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