Strong Core, Strong Spine
The spine is the center of the body. It protects the central nervous system, allowing all areas of the body to communicate with the brain; but what protects the spine? Muscles along the back support the spine, giving it strength and keeping it in...
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Could the Pain in Your Head Really Be a Pain in Your Neck?
Blinding pain that forces you to hibernate in a dark room, shades drawn, worshipping the silence, can be debilitating. It interferes with your everyday activities, forces you to call in sick to work, and robs you of the simple joys of life. When...
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8 Stretches to Relieve Sciatic Pain
Sciatic pain can sideline you, putting you in bed and taking the fun out of life. The pain is caused by the sciatic nerve being pinched in the lower back. The cause of this pinched nerve can vary from a herniated disc to lumbar spinal stenosis to...
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What’s the Source of Your Lower Back Pain?
Do you find that your lower back is a source of constant discomfort throughout the day? Do you find yourself rubbing your lower back or reaching back with a hand and providing counter pressure to the area that hurts? For some, your back pain may...
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The Dos and Don’ts of Yoga
Chronic neck and back pain can wear even the toughest person down after a while. Although taking medication may relieve some of the discomfort, medication often comes with unwanted side effects. What is available to those who are suffering...
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What Type of Pillow Makes for a Better Night’s Sleep?
Waking up from a restful night’s sleep means better performance at work and a better mood. To help get you the kind of sleep you need to function at a high level, the right pillow is necessary. Harvard Medical School points out that if your...
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The Chuck Noll Foundation For Brain Injury Research Announces Inaugural Research Grants
Pittsburgh region scores high in traumatic brain injury research Pittsburgh, PA (Date) – The Chuck Noll Foundation for Brain Injury Research has awarded 5 grants to Pittsburgh research teams at the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon...
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Exercise: It Does the Body Good, or Does It?
Exercise is good for the body. It lowers the risk of heart disease and stroke, keeps the muscles toned and joints lubricated, and releases endorphins that just make you feel good. Even with back and neck pain, you need to get out and exercise...
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Does Footwear Really Cause Back Pain?
Do you suffer from chronic lower back pain, sciatica or spondylolisthesis? Have you stopped to consider that your footwear might be the cause of your suffering or at least might be contributing to your discomfort? Most people don’t think twice...
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Running with Back Problems
Running is a sport that puts a lot of strain on joints and muscles, specifically the knees, ankles, feet and lower back. Even those who have run all they’re lives eventually find that the constant pounding takes its toll on their bodies, making...
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Posture: Can It Really Affect Your Health?
Spending hours a day sitting at a desk while typing at a computer, grading papers, drawing up documents and answering phone calls can take its toll on your body. Slouching and stooping while standing and walking create their own set of problems...
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