Illness, back pain keeping O's Roberts out of action (Sports Illustrated) SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) -- Baltimore Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts was feeling ill Tuesday, hampering his rehabilitation for a back injury.

How a single injection could banish back pain for good (Daily Mail) Lower back pain is one of Britain's biggest health problems - every year, one in 12 adults consults a GP about it.

Breakthroughs in treatment of spine and back conditions (Science Daily) Approximately 21 million visits were made to physicians' offices due to back problems in 2006. While countless adults experience back pain and stiffness, many suffer from serious spine and back conditions -- including injury, herniated discs and the deterioration of the vertebrae. Three new studies detail advances in back care and treatment options for specific back and spine conditions.

Sasha fights through pain (The Press-Enterprise) He's back. Maybe not 100 percent. He won't say how much. But Tuesday Sasha Vujacic announced he was available for action. "Being out for two weeks ...," he said, then just shook his head before the Toronto game. And no, now that you asked, he's not pain-free. That sprained right shoulder would take at least another couple of weeks to get all the way to pain-free.

Pujols dealing with back pain (Sports Illustrated) FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) -- St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols did not make the cross-state trip for Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox because of discomfort in his lower back.

Advances in back care and treatment options for slipped disc, spine surgery and vertebral fractures (News-Medical-Net) Approximately 21 million visits were made to physicians' offices due to back problems in 2006. While countless adults experience back pain and stiffness, many suffer from serious spine and back conditions -including injury, herniated discs and the deterioration of the vertebrae. Three new studies presented at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) detail ...

Chronic back pain and painkillers led to decision (Irish Examiner) SPORTS Minister Martin Cullen said a combination of a chronic back condition and debilitating painkillers made it impossible for him to continue as a minister, or even as a TD.

Junior gymnast battles back (Technician) For a gymnast to lose the strength in an ankle is a devestating injury that hinders her ability to compete. And while some may throw in the towel and call it a career, the Wolfpack's Brittany Vontz fought back, fought through the pain and is now one of the team's leading point contributors.

Breakthroughs in treatment of spine and back conditions (EurekAlert!) ( American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons ) Approximately 21 million visits were made to physicians' offices due to back problems in 2006. While countless adults experience back pain and stiffness, many suffer from serious spine and back conditions -- including injury, herniated discs and the deterioration of the vertebrae. Three new studies presented at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American ...

T-Pain Retires His Top Hat Collection, "I'm Getting Rid Of Them" [Video] (SOHH.com) Grammy-winning singer T-Pain has announced plans to donate his iconic top hat collection to charity. [Visit SOHH.com for more information]