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Back & Neck Pain Blog with Anne Asher August 2008 Archive

By Anne Asher, About.com Guide to Back & Neck Pain since 2005

Back to School - Cheerleading Injuries and Your Child's Back

Sunday August 24, 2008
Photo: Doug BencGetty Images Pyramids, back flips and basket tosses - cheerleading moves have become increasingly risky in the last 25 years. Whether or not cheerleading is done competitively, it can ... Read More

Taming Back to School Pain

Tuesday August 19, 2008
The pain of going back to school can be quite literal for students who wear back packs. Findings from a new study from the University of San Diego confirm what ... Read More

Predicting Osteoporosis

Friday August 8, 2008
Photo: beccaxsos 2003 The July issue of Radiology Journal features a study showing that an ultrasound of the heel can help determine if you need to be tested for osteoporosis. ... Read More
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