Month: August 2014

3 Easy Stretches to Strengthen your Back

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Stretching minimizesback pain and prevents imbalances throughout your musculoskeletal system. Knees to Chest Lie on your back and bring both knees up toward your chest. Gently pull your knees up to your chest. Breathe deep hold for 20 to 30 seconds. Repeat 10-15 times. Side Knee Stretch Lie on your...

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Low Back Pain: Ice or Heat?

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Should you apply cold or heat to treat lower back pain? Cold packs reduce swelling and inflammation, and help reduce pain. Although most muscle injuries respond well to alternating heat and cold, back pain may respond better to heat1. The best solution is what works best for you. Try using...

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Lower Back Pain

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Eighty percent of people will experience back pain at some point. Everything from lifting too much weight to twisting in the wrong direction can lead to injury, muscle spasm, and disability in the low back. Active individuals, like runners and weight lifters, are at particular risk of sustaining low back...

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