Search Results for: spine
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10 Ways Spine Care Has Changed in 30 Years
We're comparing and contrasting the trends in Spine Care from 1985 to the current trends in 2015. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Orthopaedics
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Age-Related Spine Problems
Learn more about age-related spine conditions, including disc herniation and spinal stenosis, and discover how you can find relief from back painRead More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, Spine Health
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Desk Exercises to Stay Fit at Work
Exercises you do at your desk can get you started on the way to better health. And you don’t have to buy expensive equipment like treadmill desks or exercise ball chairs to add fitness to your daily routine.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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What Is a Nerve Block?
Nerve blocks help people who have acute or chronic pain. They're also used as a local anesthesia. Most are injections, but some are surgical. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What Are Bone Spurs (Osteophytes) and How Should I Treat Them?
Bone spurs can form in almost any joint in your body. They're more common as you age or if you have osteoarthritis.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Hanna’s Story: How One High School Basketball Player Made a Comeback After Physical and Mental Challenges
During an away game in her junior season, Hanna went up for a three-pointer and had her feet taken out from under her by a defensive player. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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What You Need to Know About ALS (or Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
Find out about ALS symptoms, what causes ALS, and treatments and research happening at the UPMC ALS Center of Excellence.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Henry’s Story: Active Again After Spinal Stenosis
For more than 35 years, recently retired dentist Henry Windle, DMD, had been training for and participating in triathlons. But near the end of 2022, he went from a triathlete to being barely able to walk without falling.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Spine Health
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How to Choose a Neurosurgeon
Choosing a neurosurgeon is about asking the right questions. Learn what you need to know to choose the best neurosurgeon.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health