Chronic 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 MoreWhere There’s Strain, There’s Pain
You know how it goes: You’re feeling physically great and then, wham, you strain a muscle and you’re suddenly stiff, sore and in pain. Muscle strains can happen to anyone. They can occur in the normal course of daily activities or because of strenuous exercise. While it’s possible to strain any muscle that moves…
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…
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