Category: Prevention

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Ward Off Back Pain With Exercise

We have a lot of family members and patients ask us what they can do to prevent back pain. While it depends on the cause of pain, we generally advise. . .

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Smoking and Back Pain

The news that smoking is bad for you is hardly groundbreaking. Smoking has been linked to serious diseases like lung cancer, emphysema, and heart disease. Did you know that smoking. . .

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Lunch Break Exercise

Fitting in Exercise Over Lunch We all have been there before — “I’m just too busy to workout.” Between work and family, there’s often little time left for ourselves. It. . .

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Healthy Habits for Spine Health

Everyday Habits to Prevent Back Injury and Pain Each morning, we have a routine. It might include starting off with a hot shower or firing up the coffee maker. Our. . .

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Technology: A Real Pain in the Neck

The possible culprit of your neck pain: your phone Remember the first time you ever heard of someone getting carpal tunnel syndrome? We’re sure you were surprised to learn that. . .

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Eat To Fight Back Pain

You are what you eat. We’re sure nearly everyone has heard that phrase at least once in their lifetime. That old saying definitely has some truth to it, the foods. . .

Person demonstrating proper technique for safely entering a car without straining their back

Safely Entering a Vehicle With Back Pain

Back pain can make many everyday tasks and activities more difficult, including safely entering a vehicle. While it is impossible to avoid doing many of these tasks, there are often. . .

Person carrying shopping bags while holding neck in pain during holiday shopping

Is Christmas Shopping Causing Your Neck or Back Pain?

We’ve all heard that heavy backpacks can cause serious health problems, but did you know heavy purses can, too? Sure, you may have noticed that after a couple hours of. . .

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Low-Impact Aerobic Exercise For Back Pain

The human body is designed to stay in motion, not for long periods of rest – and the same holds true even if you’re suffering from back pain. Remaining active. . .

Person stretching outdoors, illustrating tips to stay pain-free during the holiday season.

Remain Pain-Free Over The Holidays

No one wants to experience pain over the holidays. But the truth is that the holidays are the perfect storm for developing back pain. Take the long hours cooking and. . .