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Back & Neck Pain Blog with Anne Asher June 2008 Archive

By Anne Asher, About.com Guide to Back & Neck Pain since 2005

Symptoms and Conditions

Sunday June 29, 2008
Did you know that About.com is having a face lift? If you visit the site regularly or even occasionally, you may have noticed the new design. The new ... Read More

New E-Course - Stay Back Safe While Gardening

Friday June 20, 2008
Photo: Anne Asher With the cost of living on the rise, many people are turning to their gardens, not only for solace, but also to take the edge off their bills. ... Read More

Morphine Recall

Tuesday June 17, 2008
If you take 30 or 60 mg of morphine sulfate extended release tablets manufactured by the Ethex Corporation, you may be in danger of an overdose. The company has ... Read More

Injury At the Chiropractor's

Monday June 16, 2008
Photo: Michael J.Summerville Quite a stir is being created in Canada (and beyond), where last year, a young woman suffered a stroke, presumably at the hands of a chiropractor. Minutes ... Read More

Kink in Your Neck?

Tuesday June 10, 2008
Who among us hasn't woken up with a painful crick in the neck at some point? Quite often they occur because we sleep in funny positions, which really comes ... Read More

Implantable Drug Pumps for Chronic Back Pain

Monday June 9, 2008
Illustration: Courtesy of Medtronic, Inc. For many people with excruciating spine pain, taking meds by mouth just doesn’t do the job. An implantable drug delivery system (aka, the drug pump) is ... Read More

Hip Work for a Balanced Back

Sunday June 8, 2008
Often, working and stretching the muscles of the hips helps develop balanced action of back muscles. This, in turn, may help decrease back pain. Standing yoga poses are key to ... Read More

Quiet Activities for the Back Pain Sufferer

Saturday June 7, 2008
If you are planning to spend Saturday afternoon or evening just chillin’ I’ve got something for you to do. Check out the videos on back topics such as spinal ... Read More

Ways to Align Your Spine

Monday June 2, 2008
Illustration: Anne Asher (c) 2007Licensed to About.com Healthy postural alignment is an easy feeling throughout your musculoskeletal system. But if you do most of your activities of daily living with poor ... Read More
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