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Guide to Drug-Free Back Pain Relief

Guide to Drug-Free Back Pain Relief

March 21, 2014

When you have back pain, it can take over your life. Whatever it was that put your back out of…

Scoliosis: A Surprising Cause of Back Pain

Scoliosis: A Surprising Cause of Back Pain

R. Douglas Orr, MD | March 20, 2014

Scoliosis can strike at any age…and it often goes undetected. It may have been years since you’ve heard anyone mention…

Stop Chronic Back Pain Without Surgery

Stop Chronic Back Pain Without Surgery

David Hanscom, MD | March 20, 2014

It hurts just to read the latest statistics on back pain. Every year, Americans spend an estimated $86 billion on…

7 Ways to Heal—and Prevent—Back Pain

7 Ways to Heal—and Prevent—Back Pain

Julie Silver, MD | March 20, 2014

More than 80% of Americans will experience at least one episode of low-back pain during their lives. Here’s how to…

Vertebral Fractures: You May Have a Broken Back and Not Know It

Vertebral Fractures: You May Have a Broken Back and Not Know It

David G. Borenstein, MD | March 20, 2014

Don’t assume that an aching back means just a pulled muscle. It’s among the most common symptoms of vertebral fractures,…

Gua Sha: Hands-On Therapy for Muscle and Joint Pain

Gua Sha: Hands-On Therapy for Muscle and Joint Pain

Arya Nielsen, PhD | March 20, 2014

You may never have heard of gua sha —but if you experience recurrent muscle or joint pain, particularly in the…

Myotherapy: Drug-Free Help for Shoulder, Back and Hip Pain

Myotherapy: Drug-Free Help for Shoulder, Back and Hip Pain

Bonnie Prudden | March 20, 2014

Can you imagine living well into your 90s and being able to eliminate virtually all of the aches and pains…

Why You Shouldn’t Have an MRI and Other Bad Back Treatments

Why You Shouldn’t Have an MRI and Other Bad Back Treatments

Timothy Carey, MD, MPH | March 20, 2014

Back pain -- it’s not so much a question of if you’ll get it, but when. Four out of five…

The Simple 25-Cent Remedy for Back, Leg, Hip and Foot Pain

The Simple 25-Cent Remedy for Back, Leg, Hip and Foot Pain

Burton S. Schuler, DPM | March 20, 2014

Millions of Americans live with chronic pain in their backs, hips, legs and feet. Many self-medicate with ibuprofen or other…

Pick the Perfect Pillow: The Wrong One Can Worsen Neck Pain, Backache and Poor Posture

Pick the Perfect Pillow: The Wrong One Can Worsen Neck Pain, Backache and Poor Posture

William J. Lauretti, DC | March 17, 2014

Lots of people think that mattresses are more important than pillows when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep.…

Natural Ways to Get Relief from Painful Muscle Cramps

Natural Ways to Get Relief from Painful Muscle Cramps

Jamison Starbuck, ND | March 10, 2014

As a kid, I loved the funny sound of “charley horse.” Somewhere along the line, I learned that the term…

Poultice for a Door-Pinched Hand
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Poultice for a Door-Pinched Hand

February 12, 2014

Did you close a door or a drawer on your finger? Ouch! We feel your pain. What you need is…

Will Surgery Help Your Back Pain—Or Make It Worse? How to Tell

Will Surgery Help Your Back Pain—Or Make It Worse? How to Tell

David Hanscom, MD | January 22, 2014

Does your back hurt…and has your doctor suggested that surgery might help? If so, don’t be too quick to take…

Oh, My Aching Foot! Help for Common Causes of Foot and Leg Pain

Oh, My Aching Foot! Help for Common Causes of Foot and Leg Pain

Johanna Youner | January 8, 2014

The average person walks the equivalent of four times around the world in his/her lifetime. No wonder foot problems plague…

The Painkiller Trap

The Painkiller Trap

Jane C. Ballantyne, MD, FRCA | November 21, 2013

These popular drugs can muddle your thinking and make your pain worse. If you have ever suffered from severe pain,…