When people think about scars, they tend to think about the ones that you can actually see. Usually, these are the result of some obvious trauma that has left its mark on the surface of the skin. But did you…
Why is it difficult for so many back pain sufferers to find lasting relief? The numbers tell a frustrating story: In a recent Consumer Reports survey, 88% of more than 14,000 subscribers who had lower back pain reported that it…
A great deal of recent research has highlighted the health risks associated with inactivity, primarily as they relate to obesity, metabolic disorders and cardiovascular disease. This is why you've probably seen or heard the phrase "Sitting is the new smoking."…
Chronic pain affects millions of Americans, but the condition is seldom portrayed in the popular media. In late 2014 and early 2015, an independent film called "Cake" starring Jennifer Aniston did just that. According to many reviewers, Aniston did an…
While doctors of chiropractic have a well-deserved reputation for helping patients overcome back problems, they are actually experts in diagnosing and treating a wide range of health conditions that affect the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Many of these conditions involve…
In this day and age, when it seems as though everyone has more to do in less time, it's no surprise that understanding stress management is a growing field of study and a popular self-help topic. Over the years, science…
"Never grow a wishbone, daughter, where you backbone ought to be." -Clementine Paddleford, American Writer (1898 - 1967) It's no accident that so many philosophers and writers have used the backbone as a metaphor for discipline, force of will or…
Headaches are one of the most common types of pain that people experience on a regular basis. Researchers estimate that nine out of ten Americans suffer from headache pain at some point. 95% of women and 90% of men have…
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