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Thoracic back pain (upper back pain)

Thoracic back pain (upper back pain)

Thoracic or upper back pain is common. It is typically caused by poor posture or heavy lifting, which strains muscles, ligaments or the thoracic spine.

09 Nov 2003

School can be a pain in the back – literally

School can be a pain in the back – literally

While it may be easy to dismiss children’s complaints of heavy backpacks, Australian children are at risk of permanent spinal damage because of incorrectly packed…

09 Jul 2020

Is your child’s achy back more than just growing pains?

Is your child’s achy back more than just growing pains?

It’s becoming more common for children and adolescents to seek medical care for back pain. Even with expensive, advanced tests like MRI scans, doctors may…

09 Feb 2016

Pain Management Specialists: Treatment for Acute & Chronic Pain

The Effects of Reducing Stomach Acid on Post-Tonsillectomy Pain

This study was designed to determine whether post-operative pain following a tonsillectomy can be reduced by adding an antacid-like medication…

01 Jan 2013

Post-Operative Pain Management in Patients Undergoing Uterine Artery Embolisation for Symptomatic Leiomyomata

Post-Operative Pain Management in Patients Undergoing Uterine Artery Embolisation for Symptomatic Leiomyomata

This project seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of a new post-operative pain relief program for women who have undergone uterine…

01 Jan 2013

Evaluating Therapeutic Massage for Chronic Neck Pain

Evaluating Therapeutic Massage for Chronic Neck Pain

Purpose This study will provide the basis for a full-scale trial to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of therapeutic…

01 Jan 2013

Childbirth pain

Childbirth pain is an expected symptom of labour and varies in severity. The onset of labour is denoted by rhythmic…

01 Jan 2012

Chronic pain

Chronic pain may begin as acute pain, but lasts longer than would normally be expected for…

01 Jan 2012