Back Pain
Fractured Reality
Vertebral fractures, also known as spinal fractures or vertebral compression fractures, are a lot more common than most people think. Since even minor falls or trauma can produce a spinal fracture, it is estimated that 1.5 million fractures occur every year in the United States. Car accidents, sports injuries and falls from significant heights can…
Read MoreNo Turning Back: Reduce Back Pain With These Spine-Stabilizing Exercises
In today’s world, technology is king—and it has helped make us more sedentary than at any other time in human history. Is it any wonder that back pain affects 80 percent of us at some point in our lives? The good news is research shows that regular activity can significantly reduce back pain. Taking a…
Read MoreWhat’s Cookin’ This Holiday Season?
Can you smell those chestnuts roasting on an open fire? The holidays are a special time for getting together with family and friends—and that almost always means indulging in lots of good food and seasonal treats. The problem is, cooking and baking can be extremely challenging tasks for people living with chronic pain. Keep It…
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