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Adults with a history of low back pain went nearly twice as long without a recurrence of their back pain if they walked regularly, a new study has found. Repeated episodes of low back pain are very common, with seven in 10 people who recover from an episode going on to have a recurrence within a year. Current best practice for back pain management and prevention suggests the combination of exercise and education. However, some forms of exercise are not accessible or affordable to many people due to their high cost, complexity, and need for supervision. A clinical trial looked...

Woman files complaint after doctor diagnoses her with 'ghetto booty' A Tennessee woman is filing a complaint after she says her doctor used an offensive term when giving her a diagnosis. She her doctor told her that her back pain stems from having a "ghetto booty." Terry Ragland went to her doctor in Jackson looking for treatment for her severe lower back pain. But the visit left her with a different sort of pain. "It's inappropriate. It's sexist," said Ragland. Previously, Ragland had been to the practice before and had two knee surgeries. She said those experiences were good. But...