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By Anne Asher, About.com Guide to Back & Neck Pain

Don't Get Post-Halloween Back Pain!

Sunday November 1, 2009
Dont get post Halloween back pain. With Halloween behind us and the holidays approaching, be forewarned that weight gain, obesity and/or being overweight can make back pain worse.
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The thought of post-Halloween back pain may conjure images of taking the costumes back up to the attic or lugging heavy bags of candy. But let's not forget the extra weight you may be carrying from having eaten those Halloween treats! With the holidays approaching, be forewarned that back pain a very common problem for overweight people. Carrying extra pounds can increase your risk for developing several back disorders.

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