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Grant Cooper

posted 10/14/2009, comments (0)

How to Relieve (and Prevent) Lower Back Pain From Returning

If I had an episode of lower back pain, am I always going to be more likely to have lower back pain in the future? It is true that once you have an episode of lower back pain or shooting leg pain, you are probably more likely to have it in the... Read more Chevron

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Afro-American Woman 61yrs overweight diagnosed for OA 5 yrs ago

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posted 02/11/2009, comments (8)

Severe OA of the knees

I'm living with Severe OA of both knees for about 6 years and getting progressively worse. I've taken steroid shots e and drainage every 3 months or so and really doesn't do mush for pain . I'm also overweight and can't seem to lose weight fast because it's too painful to do exercises standing up or walking .I need to lose 120 pounds the doctors... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/16/2009, comments (0)

Don't work through joint pain when exercising!

In the past few months it seems that I have had more and more patients coming to me for a new visit who have a similar story. The story is something like this: I went to my doctor because my knee was aching. My doctor took an x-ray and told me I had a little arthritis and that I should do some physical therapy. I decided to work with my... Read more Chevron

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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 more Chevron

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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 more Chevron

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