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Do you work hard to make your yard the envy of your neighbors or are you a reluctant gardener just trying to maintain minimum standards of the neighborhood? No matter which type of homeowner you are one thing holds true – gardening and yard work can be a real pain! One of the most common… Continue Reading Tips for Preventing Back Pain During Yard Work
The Spine is a complex interweaving of muscles, ligaments, joints, discs, nerves, and cartilage. Clearly, a preventative approach would be ideal by practicing good back habits before you feel pain. But, after the pain has started, you need to know what to do to regain as much movement as possible and to help prevent further… Continue Reading http://dev7.prairiespine.com/category/spine-care/page/23
Question: I’m in my late 40s, and I have mild degenerative disc disease (DDD). Can you keep DDD at bay with stretching and other forms of exercise, or will the disease get worse no matter what you do? I have an office job, and I sit for the majority of my work day. I’m wondering… Continue Reading Can Exercise Keep Degenerative Disc Disease at Bay?
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
There is a wide range of back problems – from simple back strain to serious injury – but the one thing almost all of them have in common is that part of the cure involves exercise and fitness. And a good exercise routine is important on an ongoing basis to reduce the chances of recurring… Continue Reading Exercise for Better Back Health