Study finds limited evidence for massage therapy’s effectiveness in pain relief

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Jul , 2024

Study finds limited evidence for massage therapy’s effectiveness in pain relief

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open reviews evidence to determine whether massages effectively relieve pain. Study: Use of massage therapy for pain, 2018-2023. Image Credit: baranq / Shutterstock.com An overview of massage therapy Complementary and integrative medicine is a welcome alternative for many individuals who do not experience relief through or oppose the principles […]

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Jun , 2024

Tag: Back Pain

Exploring the comorbidities associated with osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is the most common arthritis worldwide, and has an increasing global burden of disability and healthcare utilization. It is also associated with various comorbidities, and this link has gained attention in recent years. In the 2023 update of their recommendations for osteoarthritis management, EULAR – The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology – recognize osteoarthritis […]

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Jul , 2023

Tag: Back Pain

AI-powered study pinpoints genes that shape bones

Using artificial intelligence to analyze tens of thousands of X-ray images and genetic sequences, researchers from The University of Texas at Austin and New York Genome Center have been able to pinpoint the genes that shape our skeletons, from the width of our shoulders to the length of our legs. The research, published as the […]