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Osteoporosis and Spine Health

Osteoporosis is a serious bone disease that can affect any bone in the body – including the spine. When it comes to commonly referenced severe health conditions, osteoporosis doesn’t seem to have as much shock value for people as say a cancer diagnosis might. But it may surprise you to learn that a man is…
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Back Pain and Depression

Research shows a connection between depression and back pain, but help is available. Health research professionals have studied the connection between back pain and depression for many years. And unfortunately, I see this vicious cycle play out in countless patients throughout my career. Especially during this pandemic, when chronic pain can already feel like such…
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The Benefits of Pilates For People with Back Pain

This low-impact exercise is high on muscle strengthening and posture alignment. Nearly 90 percent of American adults will experience at least one episode of back pain at some point in their lives, and the incidence of those episodes is on the rise. That rise is attributable to many factors, including a more sedentary lifestyle brought…
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Debate in Medicine Is Good for Everyone

Though it can appear confusing to the public, scientific debate is critical to medical progress. AS I WRITE THIS, MORE than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic that has rocked our world, you might be sick of hearing about the “unprecedented time” in which we’re living. Perhaps you’re fatigued by the multitude of “experts” who may…
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Herniated Spinal Discs, Explained

A bulging or slipped disc is a frequent cause of low back pain and neck pain. For people who suffer from chronic back pain, determining the cause is the primary and most crucial step in eliminating it. In people who suffer from lower back pain (and sometimes neck pain), a herniated disc can be a…
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Prioritizing Spine Health in 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic shut the door on much in 2020, but not back pain. As I write this final blog in the year that was 2020, I’m sure I am not alone in hoping for a brighter, healthier New Year. People worldwide are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in various ways – from the extreme…
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BUYER BEWARE! The Hidden Potential Dangers of Neck and Back Pain “Tools”

It's no surprise that neck pain and back pain are a universal struggle. The experience of spinal pain is nearly ...
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Class is in Session! How to Enhance Your Personal Spine Health Literacy

While back pain is a health concern that will impact just about everyone at some point in life, it's also ...
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Turning Back The Hands of Father “Spine”

How You Can Help Your Spine Age Gracefully – 5 Practical Tips The overall population of the United States is ...
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WARNING: Preventing Traumatic Spine Injury – 4 Factors of Focus

Over the years, I've written extensively on how people can avoid spine surgery for various conditions that cause back pain ...
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