Copyright 2009 Medical News Today Latest Body Aches News From Medical News Today. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/sections/bodyaches/ admin@medicalnewstoday.com (MNT Admin) editors@medicalnewstoday.com (MNT Editors) en-us Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/170796.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/170796.php An article published Online First and in a future edition of The Lancet reports that low-level laser therapy (LLLT) reduces pain after treatment for non-specific neck pain. The article is the work of Dr Roberta Chow, Nerve Research Foundation, Brain and Mind Research Institute, University of Sydney, Australia, and colleagues. In the next thirty years, chronic pain is predicted to reach epidemic proportions in developed countries with ageing populations. Body Aches Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/170594.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/170594.php The world record for fastest text message typing is held by a 21-year old college student from Utah, but his dexterous digits could mean serious injury later on. Most adults aged 18-21 prefer texting over e-mail or phone calls, and ergonomics researchers are starting to wonder whether it's putting the younger generation at risk for some overuse injuries - once reserved for older adults who have spent years in front of a computer. IT / Internet / E-mail Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/168077.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/168077.php A study published today on bmj.com reports that supervised exercise therapy is more effective at reducing pain and improving function than usual care for patients with severe knee pain. Knee pain is a common reason to visit the doctor. Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a condition in which pain occurs at the front of the knee during or after exercise. Symptoms usually start during adolescence when participation in sporting activities is high. Bones / Orthopaedics Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/167443.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/167443.php The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging (FHA) Tip Sheet about persistent pain -- pain or discomfort that lasts for a long time, or comes and goes over the course of months or years -- is now available in Spanish translation. The pain tips, initially released in May in English, are the first in a series of Spanish language tips, to become available by the FHA. Seniors / Aging Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/166913.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/166913.php Women with breast cancer should be given high doses of vitamin D because a majority of them are likely to have low levels of vitamin D, which could contribute to decreased bone mass and greater risk of fractures, according to scientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center. In a study of 166 women undergoing treatment for breast cancer, nearly 70 percent had low levels of vitamin D in their blood, according to a study being presented Thursday, Oct. Breast Cancer Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/165647.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/165647.php An article published Online First and in a future edition of The Lancet reports that combination treatment using gabapentin and nortriptyline reduces neuropathic pain more than either drug alone. This treatment could be used in patients that only partly respond to one drug or the other. The article is the work of Professor Ian Gilron, Director of Clinical Pain Research, Queen's University, and Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, and colleagues. Pain / Anesthetics Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/164956.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/164956.php Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in collaboration with private industry and other government agencies, have produced a new reference material for beryllium. Beryllium, an exotic rare-earth metal used as a hardener in high-performance alloys and ceramics, can cause berylliosis - a chronic, incurable and sometimes fatal illness. Radiology / Nuclear Medicine Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/164278.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/164278.php Potentially debilitating Lyme disease doesn't afflict people everywhere that the ticks harboring it are found. At least not yet. A five-university consortium led by a Michigan State University researcher wants to find out why. "These ticks are on the move. As ticks expand into new areas, more people will likely become infected," said MSU fisheries and wildlife assistant professor Jean Tsao, who will lead the four-year, $2.5 million study. Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/164220.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/164220.php A study just published on bmj.com reports that supervised exercises are more effective than shockwave treatment to relieve chronic shoulder pain. Shoulder pain is the fourth most frequent type of musculoskeletal pain reported to general practitioners and physiotherapists. Physiotherapy, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and steroid injections are often part of the treatment. Physiotherapy can consist of shockwave treatment, ultrasound, exercises and acupuncture. Body Aches Sat, 30 May 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/151881.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/151881.php Drinking cherry juice could help ease the pain for people who run, according to new research from Oregon Health & Science University presented at the American College of Sports Medicine Conference in Seattle, Wash. The study showed people who drank tart cherry juice while training for a long distance run reported significantly less pain after exercise than those who didn't. Post-exercise pain can often indicate muscle damage or debilitating injuries. Nutrition / Diet Sat, 02 May 2009 10:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/148381.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/148381.php Connie Weaver, distinguished professor and head of the food and nutrition department, found that the bones of rats fed nonfat dry milk were longer, wider, more dense and stronger than those of rats fed a diet with calcium carbonate. Calcium carbonate is the most common form of calcium used in calcium-fortified foods and supplements. Nutrition / Diet Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/146634.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/146634.php For Tara Campbell, the onset of her fibromyalgia began slowly with repeated sore throats, fevers and fatigue. By the time she was diagnosed, a year later, she had become so debilitated by flulike symptoms and exhaustion that she often couldn't get off the couch all day. "Fall, a year ago, I hit my very, very worst," said Campbell, 39, of Walnut Creek, Calif. "I felt overall pain to the point that even when my children or husband just touched me it hurt. Fibromyalgia Mon, 16 Feb 2009 02:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/139101.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/139101.php Tiny details in three dimensions They are borne by ticks and can cause acute and chronic symptoms in joints, muscles and the nervous system - the bacteria that cause Lyme borreliosis, which 80,000 people in Germany contract every year. Heidelberg researchers have now succeeded in identifying their structure more accurately. Using a cryo-tomography microscope, the previously unknown detailed structure of the spirochete bacteria can be shown in three dimensions. Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Sat, 14 Feb 2009 01:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/139017.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/139017.php Medical News Today is pleased to announce the launch of a new Fibromyalgia channel. The section will include news on the chronic condition characterized by widespread muscle, tendon and ligament pain, extreme sensitivity to touch and fatigue. The condition is most prevalent amongst women between 35 and 60 years of age although it also affects men and other age groups. Pain / Anesthetics Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/138409.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/138409.php Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a protein that may help give Lyme disease its bite. The findings suggest that the bacterial protein, which aids in transporting the metal manganese, is essential for the bacterium that causes Lyme disease to become virulent. "We believe our findings provide a foundation for further defining metal homeostasis in this human pathogen and may lead to new strategies for thwarting Lyme disease," said Dr. Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Sun, 25 Jan 2009 01:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/136537.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/136537.php Medical News Today is pleased to announce the launch of a new Back Pain channel. The section will include news on the causes of back pain, including trapped nerves, spinal trauma, inflammatory disease and more. Plus information on treatments, surgery and clinical trials. Pain / Anesthetics Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/134575.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/134575.php Chronic fatigue syndrome is more likely to be developed in individuals who experience trauma in childhood, according to an article released on January 5, 2008 in the Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. This may be in conjunction with a suggested biological pathway, involving neuroendocrine dysfunctions associated with the early trauma in chronic fatigue syndrome patients. Anxiety / Stress Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/127542.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/127542.php Taking up bowling or tennis is an excellent way to stay fit. But if you're not careful, you might find that these amateur sports can have unexpected long-term health risks. A new study headed by Dr. Navah Ratzon, a long-time occupational therapist and director of the Occupational Therapy Department at Tel Aviv University, can be applied to any number of leisure sport activities. "Increasing numbers of adults are pursuing amateur athletics during their leisure hours. Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy Mon, 20 Oct 2008 01:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/125986.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/125986.php During this year's baseball playoffs, Chicago White Sox outfielder Ken Griffey Jr., 38, threw a picture-perfect strike from center field to home plate to stop an opposing player from scoring. The White Sox ultimately won the game by a single run and clinched the division title. Had Griffey been 40, it could be argued, he might not have made the throw in time. Seniors / Aging Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/122864.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/122864.php Work-related musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) is common among individuals whose job requires repetitive isometric maneuvers or awkward body positions. However, the prevalence of MSD among endoscopists is not well known. There are neither detailed descriptions nor analyses of the severity of the symptoms, risk factors, and management in eastern countries. A research article to be published on July 21, 2008 in the World Journal of Gastroenterology addresses this question. GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/122624.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/122624.php Although muscle and joint aches are common complaints for patients who suffer with chronic sinusitis, the seriousness of these issues is now better appreciated. Ear, Nose and Throat Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/120672.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/120672.php Italian researchers suggest that pain is associated with Parkinson's disease after finding that pain appears more common in people who suffer from the condition than in those who do not. Their results are published in the September issue of Archives of Neurology. "Patients with Parkinson's disease often complain of painful sensations that may involve body parts affected and unaffected by dystonia [involuntary muscle contractions]," write author Giovanni Defazio, M. Parkinson's Disease Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/117184.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/117184.php Voluntary exercise does not appear to reduce anxiety and depression in diverse populations, but exercise and mood could be associated through a common confounding genetic factor, according to an article released on August 4, 2008 in the Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Regular exercise has previously been associated with the reduction of anxiety and depression. Anxiety / Stress Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/116999.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/116999.php A ground breaking technique has visually shown the development of hips in fetuses for the very first time. Tissue from the hips of spontaneously aborted fetuses ranging from 8 weeks of gestation to full term were dyed and studied in both natural light and polarised light microscopy. The results showed that 'there were considerable … differences between the anterior and posterior labral chondral complexes which were consistent throughout all ages of gestation'. Pediatrics / Children's Health Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/113492.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/113492.php Smokers suffer more chronic back pain. This was the result of the analysis of a questionnaire performed by Monique Zimmermann-Stenzel and her colleagues and published in the current edition of Deutsches Arzteblatt International (Dtsch Arztebl Int, 2008; 105[24]: 441-8). http://www.aerzteblatt.de/v4/archiv/pdf. Back Pain