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Taking Care of Your Back at Home

Exercise, Spine CareBy Prairie Spine January 24, 2012

A common myth about back pain is that you need to rest and avoid activity for a long time. In fact, bed rest is NOT recommended. If you have no sign of a serious cause for your back pain (such as loss of bowel or bladder control, weakness, weight loss, or fever), then you should… Continue Reading Taking Care of Your Back at Home

Nutrition and Back Pain

Nutrition, Spine CareBy Prairie Spine January 17, 2012

Good nutrition is really an important part of your overall health including the health of your back. Back pain can be reduced by providing proper nutrition. Those of us who consume too many calories and eat relatively unhealthy foods are more than likely a bit heavier than we should be. Common sense should tell us… Continue Reading Nutrition and Back Pain