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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Remedies For Chronic Back Pain

5 quick ways to ease back pain

June 22, 2009
Back pain is one of the most common chronic pain problems in the United States. But expert say there are simple things you can do to ease back pain. In this slideshow, experts give a list of five ways you can stop back pain, including choosing the right mattress, eating nutrients that help build muscle and bone, and doing exercises that specifically target strengthening the back. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Best Book of the Summer
By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

...and your own severest critic? In his book Mind Over Back Pain, Dr. John Sarno describes these... Read more »

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New Guidelines for Low Back Pain Treatment
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...providers regarding the diagnosis and treatment of low back pain.   In addition, the Society... Read more »

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Anti-Depressants and Chronic Low Back Pain: Not Always a Happy Solution
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...anti-depressants in the treatment of chronic low back pain. However, the authors of a recent... Read more »

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Welcome to Spine School
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

...school. Millions of people experience some type of back pain every year. Billions of precious... Read more »

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I have gained a lot since having my baby and I am on a diet, but
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

Pregnancy can result in back pain, which can linger for a time after the delivery. Three possible... Read more »

Health Guide

Spondyloarthritis Symptoms and Causes
...ankylosing spondylitis and male gender. Symptoms of SpondyloarthrisThe disease starts with hip or low back pain that comes and goes and is worse at night, in the morning, or after inactivity.Back... Read more »
How to Use This Site
...frightening and isolating. However, you're not alone; various forms of chronic pain—fibromyalgia, back pain and sciatica, chronic fatigue syndrome, TMJ—affect millions of Americans.... Read more »
Can I Just Be Normal?
...briefly surprising, because I have heard it before from other sufferers of chronic conditions like back pain, paralysis and even alcoholism.This woman’s question highlights a crucially important... Read more »
Can I Just Be Normal? By Rick Wirtz
...briefly surprising, because I have heard it before from other sufferers of chronic conditions like back pain, paralysis and even alcoholism. This woman’s question highlights a crucially... Read more »
Symptoms of Compression Fractures of the Back
...Alternative Names Vertebral compression fractures Symptoms Back pain with sudden or chronic onset Shortened height Kyphosis (hunchback) ... Read more »

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