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Back Pain

14 crucial exercises to save your lower back

March 24th, 2010

When I herniated a lumbar disc a few years ago, I had a steep learning curve about how to treat this condition. I learned a lot about how to treat, and prevent further harm, to a damaged low back. [Read more →]

Tags: Aches & Pains · Acupuncture · Articles · Back Pain · Exercise · Head Space · Health Care

Osteoporosis Update

September 17th, 2007

Loss of height of one inch or more may be an indicator of a vertebral fracture. That means one of the 29 “backbones” forming the spine might have a crack or be slightly crushed. These vertebral fractures are much more common than one would think and vertebral fracture is emerging as an important indicator of osteoporosis.

 

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Tags: Back Pain · Bone Loss · Exercise · Health Care · Men's Health · Women's Health

Lower Back Pain

September 25th, 2001

Q: I’ve heard that acupuncture helps with low back pain and other problems. But I just don’t get it. How does it work?

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Tags: Acupuncture · Back Pain · FAQ