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How to Protect Your Lower Back from Pain While Lifting Something Heavy

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Acute back pain can be caused by a multitude of things, from auto accidents to falls to even sneezing hard. One of the most common causes is an improper lifting technique. These tips will help you protect your lower back when you're lifting something heavy. Back Injuries Caused by Improper Lifting ...Read more

Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease May Cause Headaches

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When your head is pounding, you may cycle through a litany of potential causes, from allergies to lack of sleep. But did you know headaches can also be a symptom of cervical degenerative disc disease? Common Headache Causes You drank too much last night. The lighting is poor in your workspace. The...Read more

Can Back Pain Go Away Overnight?

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Trying to sleep with back pain is no fun. If your pain is so extreme that you need immediate care during the night and/or you also have symptoms such as leg weakness, incontinence, and numbness, be sure to go to the emergency room. You could have an urgent need for chronic back pain treatment to pre...Read more

Don’t Suffer with Lower Back Pain from Driving

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Is driving causing back pain? This is a common complaint, especially for those who have a long commute or who spend a lot of time in the car running errands or chauffeuring kids around. Although it may seem inevitable, you don’t have to suffer from lower back pain from driving. Tips for Alleviati...Read more

Returning to Work After Back Surgery

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If you're getting ready to have spine surgery or are considering your options, you're probably wondering what the recovery will be like. One of the most common questions we get from patients is when they can return back to work after back surgery. There is no one-size-fits-all answer here because th...Read more