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Grant Cooper
posted 11/19/2008, comments (0)

Two Exercises for Back Pain Relief

  Strong core muscles are important for a wide range of reasons. Strong core muscles form your center; they protect your spine and provide the power for much of what you do, including many activities of daily living. Strong core muscles are not always the same as having "6-pack abs." I have taken care of professional athletes with lower... Read moreChevron
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Grant Cooper
posted 11/17/2008, comments (0)

How to Make Lifestyle Changes Stick

I want to eat better and exercise regularly, but it's so hard to make these lifestyle changes stick. I do it for a few days or weeks but then go back to my usual routine. I've repeated this cycle countless times!   Making lifestyle changes, and maintaining those changes can be one of the most difficult things for humans to do. But it... Read moreChevron
mypain
posted 11/13/2008, comments (0)

Living with the medication

I have been reading others sharing their difficulties and frustrations about medication. My experience has been so far to question all doctors on all things because they don't always have me on the right stuff. I have osteoarthritis in my spine, knees,and wrist, the pain from my spine is a constant burden and I get depressed and upset that no... Read moreChevron
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Grant Cooper
posted 11/12/2008, comments (0)

Should I use ice or heat for my arthritis pain?

Should I use ice or heat for my arthritis pain?   A common question that I hear is whether to use ice or heat for aches and pains. The general rule is that in the first 48 hours after an injury, ice should be used to reduce inflammation. After the first 48 hours, ice or heat may be used. The common sense advice is: use what works! If... Read moreChevron
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posted 11/11/2008, comments (0)

I NEED HELP FINDING SOMETHING OTHER THAT ALL THW PILL I AM ON FOR THIS PROBLEM SO IF ANY HAVE ANY

HI  I NEED TO SEE IF I CAN GET SOME TO PLEAE HELP. ME GET SOME OTHER KIND OF PILLS OR , SO I AM SO TRYED OF HAVE ING TO TAKE ALL THE PILLS .I AM ON 34 PILLS A DAY SOME TIME 3 OR MORE A DAY FOR ALL MY PROBLEMS . SO IF ANYONE HAS ANY ANSWERS TO MY QUSTION PLEASE EMAIL ME AT TONBUG89108@HOTMAIL.COM

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