Daequan Cook\’s approach to coping with pain from his bruised left knee has been simple: Ignore it on game nights, and focus on treatment at other times.
January 18, 2009
For back pain sufferers, surgery isn\’t always the answer (Newsday)
Back pain sufferers can wind up desperate for relief. But just because a treatment is new, expensive or elaborate doesn\’t mean it will actually make you feel better. An aching back — a dull twinge or a stabbing pain, lasting days or years — is a source of annoyance, misery or even disability for millions of sufferers.
No \’one size fits all\’ in back treatments (The Beacon News)
Bob Kramer never made it out of bed last Christmas. The pain and spasms in his back got the better of him and he spent the day in bed.
Ask Dr. Gott: Surgery last option for chronic back pain (The Monterey County Herald)
Dear Dr. Gott: My son will be 35 soon. He has been suffering from low-back pain for about four years. He has a small remodeling business, so he does hard labor. He has had to make adjustments so as not to lift anything too heavy. He is very industrious, and not working is not an option for him.
Determine why persistent back pain isn\’t candidate for surgery (Tulsa World)
Dear Dr. Gott: My son will be 35 soon. He has been suffering from low-back pain for about four years. He has a small remodeling business, so he does hard labor.
Farmington amputee embraces second chance after motorcycle accident (The Farmington Daily Times)
Editor\’s note: This is the first of a two-part series about a Farmington man who lost a leg after a motorcycle accident. FARMINGTON — Zach Hefner\’s father gripped the darkening cavity where the teen\’s left leg was supposed to be.
Lakers coach Jackson gives team a rest after dropping two straight (Los Angeles Daily News)
Now it gets tougher. Now the Lakers must regroup after losing two in a row for only the second time this season.
Cardinals\’ Carpenter eyes return as starter (The Pantagraph)
ST. LOUIS — Two months after having elbow surgery, oft-injured St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Chris Carpenter is optimistic about making at least 28 starts this season. | MLB page
Torres back with Blue Jackets after knee surgery (CBS Sportsline)
The Columbus Blue Jackets have activated left wing Raffi Torres off injured reserve after he missed 19 games following arthroscopic knee surgery.
Hogs Adding Depth at Running Back (The Morning News)
FAYETTEVILLE — Running back Michael Smith won’t take part in spring practice after undergoing hamstring surgery this winter. But Arkansas’ backfield won’t be bare without him.