Counteract the Computer Hunch-Over
Tuesday August 29, 2006
Finding yourself hunched over your computer? Come on, now, be honest! Time for a stretch break. A good way to counteract the hunching is to do the opposite ... Read More
Pilates on About
Saturday August 26, 2006
As many people know, Pilates is great for back problems. One main reason for this is that Pilates targets the abdominal muscles for strengthening. Well, About.com now has ... Read More
Does Joint Cracking Cause Arthritis?
Wednesday August 23, 2006
Let's put this question to a doctor, and settle it once and for all. About's Orthopedics editor, Dr. Jonathan Cluett talks about the causes of cracking joints, as well ... Read More
Back to School Stiff Necks -- It Could be Meningitis
Monday August 21, 2006
Not all stiff necks are the same. While most of the time a
stiff neck is caused by whiplash, poor ergonomics, wear and tear, or just
sleeping in a funny position, ... Read More
Ways to Pay Less for Your Meds
Sunday August 20, 2006
With her professional experience in the pharmaceutical industry, About's Lung Diseases editor, Stacey Lloyd, offers some tips on how to pay less for medications.
In Stacey's own words:Did you know that ... Read More
HIPAA and Your Medical Records - You Have Rights!
Saturday August 19, 2006
About's Headaches editor, Teri Robert is a patient advocate. Very often the articles she writes have applications wider than her topic alone. With the subject of back and ... Read More
Understanding the Low Back
Wednesday August 16, 2006
The largest vertebrae are those that make up the low back. Why?
To answer this question, you can think of the spinal column as analogous to a stack ... Read More
Stretching your Back while at the Desk
Monday August 14, 2006
Illustrations (c) Anne Asher 2006 Licensed to About.com
Are you at your desk right now? If so, you may wish to try this simple stretch.
Written ... Read More
Scoliosis
Thursday August 10, 2006
Scoliosis is a side-to-side abnormal curvature of the spine. Scoliosis cases run the gamut from quite mild to disfiguring and in rare instances, life-threatening. Much attention is rightfully ... Read More
Common Types of Neck Injuries & Problems
Monday August 7, 2006
Some neck injuries are just bothersome, while others can be life-changing. Below are some links that can provide general classification and treatments of neck injuries and problems:
Common Types of ... Read More
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month
Thursday August 3, 2006
August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month. Spinal Muscular
Atrophy, or SMA, is a rare genetic disease found mainly in newborns and children. SMA is a disease that affects ... Read More