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

