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Can Yoga Help With My Back Pain?

May 23, 2015

Did you know basic stretching and yoga are two strategies that may help loosen up your back muscles and alleviate pain? Learn more about how yoga can help. Learn More

Categorized as: Rehabilitation

Tagged with: back pain, lumbar pain, meditation, rehabilitation, yoga

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Pregnancy-Induced Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

April 22, 2015

Carpal tunnel syndrome often occurs during pregnancy. Learn how to identify the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome and find out how to get pain relief. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Pregnancy and Childbirth

Tagged with: back pain, carpal tunnel, carpal tunnel syndrome, John R Fowler MD, pregnancy, pregnancy side effects

Article - 3 Minute Read

Why Do My Kidneys Hurt (Flank Pain)?

April 21, 2015

Discover the common causes of kidney pain to find out why your kidneys hurt. Learn to identify if flank pain or groin pain is actually kidney pain. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: back pain, flank pain, kidney infection, kidney pain, kidney stones, nephrology, pain, Polycystic kidney disease, Pyelonephritis, urinary tract infection, UTI

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Staying Comfortable During Pregnancy

February 26, 2015

The joys of pregnancy can be dampened by a host of aches, pains, and other inconveniences that many expectant mothers face. Find tips to fight discomfort. Learn More

Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health

Tagged with: baby, back pain, childbirth, dehydration, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, motherhood, pregnancy, pregnant

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FAQs: Treating Musculoskeletal Pain Without Medication

February 13, 2015

Are you experiencing aching or stiffness in your bones or joints? You may be suffering from musculoskeletal pain. Learn about the symptoms and treatments. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Categorized as: Rehabilitation

Tagged with: acupuncture, back pain, bone aches, chiropractic, chronic pain, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, fatigue, injury, Megan Cortazzo, muscle aches, musculoskeletal pain, pain

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Why Chiropractic Works

October 30, 2014

Do you have back pain? A chiropractic adjustment may provide immediate relief. Learn why chiropractic is a safe, pain-free, noninvasive treatment option. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine

Categorized as: Fitness, Rehabilitation

Tagged with: American Chiropractic Association, back pain, chiropractic, headaches, neck pain, UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine

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Common Contributors to Back Pain

June 29, 2014

Learn more about common causes of back pain, and discover some easy techniques to prevent back pain, such as smoking cessation and improved posture. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Orthopaedics

Tagged with: back pain, back strain, depression, Gwendolyn Sowa, low back pain

Article - 4 Minute Read

Improve Your Posture: How to Sit at a Computer

May 26, 2014

Find out how you can improve your posture while sitting at a desk through this Q&A session with UPMC's Jim Palonis. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

Categorized as: Family Health, Rehabilitation

Tagged with: back pain, desk chair, fatigue, lumbar exercises, posture, Q & A

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How to Properly Lift Items

May 16, 2014

Learn more about proper lifting techniques that will help protect your back against pain and injury. These tips will be helpful when lifting any object. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

Categorized as: Fitness, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: back injury, back pain, Brian Caricato DPT, how to lift, injury, lifting, lifting techniques, rehabilitation