What a pain: The iPad neck plagues women more
Gender and posture -- not screen time -- are biggest factors behind developing 'iPad neck' and shoulder pain, new study finds.
Gender and posture -- not screen time -- are biggest factors behind developing 'iPad neck' and shoulder pain, new study finds.
Scoliosis is defined and diagnosed by an abnormal curvature of the spine. Instead of being straight, the spine deforms into a curve that when x-rayed looks more like a squirmy worm or slithering snake (sorry for this visual!).
"Spondylosis" sounds like it could be a type of plant or cute underwater creature. However, it actually has to do with spinal pain. Unless you've been diagnosed with spondylosis, chances are you probably won't know what it means (or have even heard of it).
Arachnoiditis is a neurological condition that causes pain in the back, perineum (the space between the genitals and the rectum), legs, arms, and feet. Arachnoiditis can also affect a person's vision, sight, and mobility.
Many well-functioning and highly active older adults experienced back pain, which was linked with poorer perceived and observed walking endurance.