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Back Pain
Preventing and Managing Back Pain for the Holidays
The holidays are often not associated with back pain. Due to the fact that approximately 65 million Americans have reported a recent occurrence of back pain and that 16 million people suffer from chronic back pain, the likelihood that you or someone in your family may have back pain during the holidays is likely. One...
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Are You Making Your Back Pain Worse Without Knowing It?
Lower back pain is one of the most frequent causes for individuals to see the doctor or take time off work, and it is a prominent cause of disability around the globe. Back discomfort may be caused by a variety of factors including bad posture, improper routine movements, weight increase, alcohol consumption, smoking, and more....
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Can Back Pain Be Genetic?
If you’ve been suffering from back pain, you may be wondering to yourself “How did I get so lucky?”. While it could simply be from your daily activities there is a chance that the back pain you’re experiencing is genetic. All of us are acutely aware that heredity plays a significant part in our health...
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Back Pain Stretches
Taking a few minutes every day to stretch can go a long way with back, neck, and spine issues. Warming up your muscles is important in helping reduce soreness, lessens your risk of injury and helps you to stay limber and flexible. Stretching primes your nervous system; prepare your muscles for movement and activities; increases...
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How Can I Prevent Low Back Pain When Golfing?
As golf’s popularity surges, the median age of golfers hitting green are people mid-50s. For golfers in that age bracket and above, age-related wear within the spine will only increase with each passing year. That said, it’s becoming more important for not just senior golfers, but all players, to maintain the health of their back...
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Drink up: How Dehydration Fuels Back Pain
Water is essential to our being. It sustains us, and we can only live a few days without it. Our bodies, which are made up of 60 percent water, rely on hydration to maintain their temperature, support joints and muscles, remove waste, and nourish cells. The more active you are, the more water you need...
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How To Prevent Lower Back Pain While Gardening
It’s estimated that 120 million American homeowners gardened in 2020 with 50 percent hitting the soil for the first time in the past 12 months. While gardening is a relaxing hobby, a great workout, and a way to learn to grow your food, it’s also one of the top causes of back pain in people...
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Runners-Prevent-Lower-Back-Pain
Running is great exercise. It burns calories, keeps you fit, and releases endorphins to improve your focus and mood. When your back is healthy, running is enjoyable, but when you suffer from lower back pain, your ability to run is compromised and that can affect your mood and health. Common Causes of Lower Back Pain...
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