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If surgery is being considered for you, you should ask questions. If you do not understand the answers you receive, you should keep asking assertively and politely until the surgery and its effects are explained to you in terms you understand. It might help if you write down your questions before talking with the doctor.… Continue Reading Surgery: Questions To Ask
As stated in previous articles, you should use proper body mechanics and good posture to reduce the risk of injury to your back while performing any activity, including sleeping. Also, if you already have back pain, good body mechanics and posture may help minimize your pain and help to prevent further injury.
Back pain may make performing normal daily activities very difficult. A good exercise program and good body mechanics and posture will help you keep a strong healthy back and minimize risk of back pain when performing your daily activities. You should always consult your healthcare provider to find out the cause of your back pain… Continue Reading Back Pain and Your Daily Activities
Whether at work or at home, you should take the same precautions to protect your back from injury and pain. By applying some of the principles of ergonomics to your office tasks, you can learn to do these tasks safely and efficiently, and avoid hurting your back.
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