Search Results for: back
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Sober Curious? What You Need to Know About Cutting Back Your Drinking
If you're tired of the brain fog and sluggishness that follows a night of drinking with friends, the “sometimes sober" movement may be for you.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Doug’s Story: Back on Course After Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
After Doug felt back pain, doctors discovered he had a large abdominal aortic aneurysm. He received treatment at UPMC Harrisburg and recovered.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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It Takes a Team of Nurses to Come Back from Orthopaedic Surgery
In addition to a highly trained surgeon, a coordinated and skilled nursing team is key to your recovery after joint replacement surgery.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Ben’s Story: Getting Back in the Game with Hard Work
Ben, who aspires to play college basketball, was devastated to learn he needed reconstructive ACL surgery to regain full function of his knee.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Eileen: Overcoming Back Pain Without Surgery
By the time Eileen Scott turned 66, she was at her wit's end. Born with scoliosis, she'd spent a lifetime dealing with chronic back pain. But her pain had become so severe she could barely walk 250 steps a day. As she neared retirement, she wondered about her future and dreams of traveling.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Spine Health
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Treating and Preventing Back Pain: What You Need to Know
Back pain is a common condition that may be prevented or managed. UPMC offers surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for back pain.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, New Here, Spine Health
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Jack’s Story: Battling Back from COVID-19 at the Inpatient Rehab Unit
After a two-month-long odyssey that involved a helicopter life-flight, three hospitals, and 11 days on a ventilator, Jack finally made it home with help from the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute's inpatient unit at UPMC Williamsport. Read about his story.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories
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Karen’s Story: How Functional Exercises Helped Her Get Back on the Bike
A 2020 snow-plowing accident led to so much pain in Karen's arm that she struggled to eat and sleep. Here's how functional exercises helped.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories
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Back-to-School Eating: Helping Kids Make Healthy Choices
Teach your child the basics of a balanced meal at home to help ensure your child eats right in school all year. Use these tips.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics