What is stiff person syndrome, and how is it treated?

Stiff person syndrome is a rare autoimmune neurological disorder that is more common in women. Celine Dion has been diagnosed with the condition.

Living in a body that locks up: Understanding stiff-person syndrome

Stiff-person syndrome is a rare autoimmune neurological disorder that causes muscle stiffness and painful spasms. Experts explain symptoms, triggers, diagnosis delays and treatment options.
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ICE vs. heat: Which works better for back pain relief?

Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, DPT Ice therapy helps reduce pain and inflammation when back pain first starts.Heat ...
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The science behind Tiger Woods’ back spasms

DORAL, Fla. – To be technically correct, the back spasms that prompted Tiger Woods to withdraw from last week’s Honda Classic were the result of an issue born from troubles with the world No. 1’s ...
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Common medications for lower back pain relief

Medically reviewed by Erika Prouty, PharmD Key Takeaways Over-the-counter (OTC) medications like NSAIDs and Tylenol can help relieve mild to moderate back pain.Be careful using Tylenol if you've had ...