While there is a great deal of research concerning what puts a person at higher risk for back pain (i.e., being overweight and sedentary), less is known about what exactly triggers an episode of back pain. To find out, researchers recently surveyed 1,000 people who had visited 300 different clinics for the treatment of low...
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September madness of activities is in full swing! As we are trying to balance of all of our daily activities, we sometimes begin a pattern of a "what's easier at the moment" attitude. Unfortunately, that also can become a poor habit in our choices for what we choose to eat and when we eat. Proper...
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A “cervicogenic headache” is an unusual headache because the pain does not come from the head. Instead, this form of “secondary headache” (meaning that it is caused by another illness or physical issue) is “referred pain,” meaning that the pain is perceived to occur in a part of the body that is not its real...
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With strength as the new pretty, we would love to have "Abs of Steel" to show off but also the power of the core muscles to help us achieve further health and agility. Unfortunately, the abdominal muscles are located in the front center of our body. Achieving maximum results to your core muscles requires following...
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Not only are opioid medications potentially addictive and liable to cause side effects (including sedation, nausea, and constipation), but they are also ineffective at relieving back pain. So says a recent meta-analysis that reviewed the results of 20 randomized, controlled trials involving 7,925 participants. Of these, 13 trials involving more than 3,400 participants examined the...
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Has your new description lately been the "Couch Ninja"? Have you and your loved ones been cheering more often from the sidelines rather than getting out there and taking part? If you have answered yes to either one of those questions, we know your next thought will be that "I would love to, but it...
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