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Dangers of shoveling snow: Heart attacks and back pain
While snow shoveling is a great way to get in an old-fashioned work out (since…
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Osteoporosis: 3 things to know
Low bone density and osteoporosis affect nearly 44 million Americans. Osteoporosis is often called a…
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Help prevent lower back pain with 5 easy stretches
An estimated 75 to 85% of Americans will experience back pain during their lives. For…
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How to avoid a back injury from lifting
When you’re moving furniture, carrying boxes up stairs or putting items up onto shelves your…
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Lower back pain: When to seek care
If you’re suffering from lower back pain, you may take some small comfort in knowing…
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Back pain relief: Who to call and when
Back pain relief can be hard to come by, with the pain ranging from annoying…
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Inversion table for lower back pain: Tips and warnings
If you have lower back pain, you may have considered using an inversion table to…
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Relief from sciatica is possible, even during pregnancy
Sciatica is a general term describing nerve pain that starts in the low back and…
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Disc-function: Dealing with a herniated disc
Spinal discs, which sit between vertebrae and act as shock absorbers in the back, are…
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