More on MRIs and back pain
MRIs, though used all the time to “pinpoint” the cause of back pain, has been scientifically shown to be a virtually useless diagnostic tool for people trying to nix the aches in their backs.
Swearing reduces pain
I wouldn’t call swearing a particularly great way to deal with pain in the long-run, but it’s apparently pretty good in the short term: A study by Keele University researchers found volunteers who cursed at will could endure pain nearly 50% longer than civil-tongued peers. They believe swearing helps us downplay being hurt in favour
