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By now you’ve likely heard about the devastation caused by nine tornadoes across central Illinois Sunday. The severe damage hits a personal note with the Prairie Spine and Pain Institute family. One-third of our staff was directly impacted by the storms and at least one employee lost her home completely. We are committed to helping…
If you’re struggling with back pain, it’s not surprising — the National Institutes of Health (NIH) says that 80% of us will have back pain issues at some point in our lives. But before you turn to narcotics, muscle relaxants, or other therapies, check out today’s list. You may be surprised at what could be…
A fresh Stanford University study on lower back pain reveals good news: Just a little exercise can go a long way. It doesn’t take much, said Dr. Matthew Smuck, associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at Stanford and the study’s lead author. Extending physical activities by less than 20 minutes a day will do the trick.
Back pain not only takes a toll on the quality of employees’ lives but affects workers’ productivity as well. Nearly one in four U.S. employees report experiencing lower-back pain, costing businesses $51,400 annually per 100 employees in lost productivity and medical treatments, a 2013 report by the nonprofit Integrated Benefits Institute (IBI) found. Lost work…
Back pain, especially lower back pain, is an ailment that will affect more than 85 percent of Americans at some point. For those that suffer from chronic back pain, looking for natural ways to alleviate pain is much preferable to living on pain meds. Often, these painkillers don’t offer much relief and only treat the…