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Back Problems

February 25, 2021

Home office and home schooling makes getting enough exercise difficult. That can lead to back problems. Children especially are increasingly affected. Also in the show: scoliosis and manual therapy.

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Dealing with back pain

Rest, weight training or an operation? What's the best way of treating back pain?

 


 

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Kids are too sedentary

Movement and play are good for children, but in the coronavirus era they aren’t getting enough. Yet the possibilities are limitless - even at home in front of the TV.

 

 

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Scoliosis - how to treat it

Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that can occur in all mammals. The cause is largely unknown, but treatment is available.

 

 

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Expert interview: Back problems in childhood

DW reporter Peter Schuchardt talks with pediatrician Dr. Jan Matussek at the HELIOS Emil von Behring Clinic in Berlin.

 

 

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Keeping fit while working remote

Working from home cuts the risk of catching or transmitting Covid-19. But it's still crucial to keep physically active even while spending time at home.

 

 

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Manual therapy

Manual therapy has its roots in antiquity. Manual therapists use only their hands to relieve tension, spasms and dysfunctions in muscles and joints. How does the treatment work and where is it most effective?

 

 

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