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Find out if you have the ‘Commuter Slouch’
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4 tips to finding the right school backpack
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Back pain may be more serious than you think
Back pain may be more serious than you thinkI’ve heard people talk about having a herniated disc, but I guess I never understood what that really meant. And then Nurse Tammy – my mom – was diagnosed...
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Lower back pain is the number one cause of disability worldwide
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The 411 on scoliosis
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Moving shouldn’t be a pain in the back!
Be kind to your spineMoving shouldn’t be a pain in the back!Spring is moving season for many. Whether picking your child up from college or moving to a new home, thousands of people will be loading...
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New surgical navigation ‘like the GPS in your car’
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5 signs it’s time to see a doctor about pain
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Don’t ignore whiplash
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Why texting is harming your back
Extra weightWhy texting is harming your backSometimes sending a text message might make you feel as if you have lifted the weight of the world off your shoulders – according to researchers, the...
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A new spin on extreme back pain
A new spin on extreme back painAt only 56, Diana Dayton didn’t expect to be using a walker, much less to be using it only to go short distances before needing to get back into her bed to take the...
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A heart healthy gift for Valentine’s Day?
Sweet scienceA heart healthy gift for Valentine’s Day?Dr. Abdul Ghani, a cardiologist on the medical staff at Advocate South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest, Ill., explains what researchers think...
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Lifestyle choices linked to back pain
Pain preventionLifestyle choices linked to back painNew research presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons shows that low back pain is associated with nicotine...
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5 tips for better desk posture
5 tips for better desk posture Advocate Condell Medical Center physical therapist Teresa Beckman describes how good ergonomics can help ease back pain at your desk in the office. The post 5 tips for...
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Do injections for back pain only offer temporary relief?
Short-term EffectDo injections for back pain only offer temporary relief?While the use of steroid injections on patients continue to increase, it only offers temporary relief, according to a new study...
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How to shovel snow safely this season
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Is your child’s back pain more than just a growth spurt?
Growing PainsIs your child’s back pain more than just a growth spurt?According to new research, published in the Journal of American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, nearly one in three adolescents...
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Tips for a heart-healthy Valentine’s Day gift
Sweet scienceTips for a heart-healthy Valentine’s Day giftDr. Abdul Ghani, a cardiologist with Advocate Heart Institute at South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest, Ill., explains what researchers think...
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Back-to-school tips for avoiding injuries
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Back pain? Try this, not that
No More PillsBack pain? Try this, not thatDid you know that nearly a quarter of adults in the U.S. have suffered from at least one day of back pain in the last three months? In fact, back pain is one...
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