The Skeleton is not just for Halloween
Monday October 30, 2006
With the Halloween holiday upon us, I thought a careful look at the skeleton and parts of the spine might help with choosing costumes and being the best skeleton you ... Read More
Talk About Prescriptions Month Continues...
Wednesday October 25, 2006
The National Council on Patient Information and Education (NCPIE) is the group that sponsors "Talk About Prescriptions Month" each October. Their theme this year is "Preventing Medication Errors". ... Read More
Monday is a Great Day to Take Care of Your Back and Neck
Sunday October 22, 2006
As a largely sedentary population bent on fast foods, computers and maintaining frenetic lifestyles, the public needs help with its health. This is just what Columbia University Mailman ... Read More
Stay on Top of All Things Back and Neck
Wednesday October 18, 2006
One way to stay in touch with valuable information on back and neck care, as well as with new studies on treatments and other related topics coming down the pipeline, ... Read More
Making Sense of Pain Relief
Saturday October 14, 2006
The American Chronic Pain Association, the American Pain Foundation and The National Pain Foundation have gotten together to create a website clarifying pain relief options. Their website, called Making ... Read More
Acupuncture as a Chronic Neck Pain Treatment
Wednesday October 11, 2006
Acupuncture is a technique of the ancient healing system of Traditional Chinese Medicine that uses needles inserted in strategic locations to effect a healing response. Acupuncture ... Read More
Mini-Breaks for Your Back
Sunday October 8, 2006
Effective break-taking while working at the computer should target the various areas of the spine. Sometimes you may only have time for one small < 2minute break, while at ... Read More
October is National Spina Bifida Awareness Month
Sunday October 8, 2006
Spina bifida is a condition known as a neural tube defect. What does this mean? It means that spina bifida develops in an unborn child while in the ... Read More
October is Talk About Your Prescriptions Month
Thursday October 5, 2006
October is talk about your prescriptions month. The About Health network has several experts with very useful tips on staying safe when you take medications, as well as how ... Read More
Yoga for Back Pain - The Supported Bridge Pose
Sunday October 1, 2006
In the 2nd installment of Yoga for Back Pain, a collaboration between Ann Pizer, About’s Yoga guide and myself, we take on the supported bridge pose. Ann ... Read More