Live Well: Spinal Health

Did you know that back pain is the second leading cause for working Americans to visit the doctor’s office? Back pain also is the leading culprit in regard to missed days at work.

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Chiropractors Relaunch Straighten Up Campaign

This month, The New Zealand Chiropractors’ Association (NZCA) relaunches its nationwide Straighten Up New Zealand (SUNZ) campaign to coincide with World Spine Day and raise awareness of the growing prevalence of back pain among children and to provide advice on how to prevent it.

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Good form: For a stretch, do the twist

Twisting lunge can relieve low back pain and help legs and hips. This twisting lunge can be done at a wall to help you feel more stable while you get into the correct position. Practice it on a regular basis to relieve lower back discomfort and to strengthen and stretch your legs and hips.

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Study: Foods Can Help You Fight Back Pain

Billions of dollars are spent every year on over-the-counter and prescription drugs seeking relief for back pain, but some researchers are saying you need only head to the refrigerator.

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Inmate faced challenges in life, mother says

Valerie Ann Miller was battling severe depression, an addiction to drugs, bipolar disorder and chronic back pain when she decided to take her life Oct 17 at the Frederick County Adult Detention Center

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