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Exercises or techniques contained here should only be done on the recommendation of your physician.  This website is written by a patient NOT a practitioner.

Feb 5, 2010, Pillow for Stiff Neck - Neck Support Pillows

A good pillow for stiff neck may help you relieve one of the major stiff neck causes. But how do you purchase good neck support pillows?

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Feb 3, 2010, Printable Exercise Log Sheet

Download a free printable exercise log sheet and see how using it regularly can help to increase motivation to exercise.

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Jan 22, 2010, Overcoming Back Pain Newsletter

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Jan 6, 2010, Chiropractor Adjustments - Do Chiropractors Work?

Although chiropractor adjustments are very common, do chiropractors work? Through an understanding of chiropractic are you can better decide for yourself.

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Jan 4, 2010, Exercise Log Sheet

Do you use an exercise log sheet to help keep track of what works and what doesn't work?

Dec 3, 2009, Instructions for Water Aerobics - Water Aerobics Workouts

Easy instructions for water aerobics include different water aerobics workouts for beginner to advanced levels that can be done at your own pace.

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Nov 17, 2009, Back Pain Guide - Information on Back Pain

Where do you find a good back pain guide, or information on back pain? As a long-term back pain sufferer I have a few recommendations for you.

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Nov 10, 2009, Symmetrical Movement for Good Posture

How symmetrical are you in your body movements? Are there daily activities that you perform by repeatedly using the same side of your body?

Long-term, one-sided activities can strengthen muscles on the side most often used, while allowing muscles on the other side to become weak. Beware, as over time this can have a negative effect on posture.

Nov 9, 2009, Chronic Back Pain Relief Research

There is much being done in chronic back pain relief research, including clinical trials. For information about back pain clinical trials, and others, visit clinicaltrial.gov.

Nov 2, 2009, Muscle Spasms Symptom - What Causes Muscle Cramps

A muscle spasms symptom may simply be a painful tightness or knot in a muscle. Find out what causes muscle cramps and what can you do for treatment.

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Oct 19, 2009, Treatment for Muscle Spasm

Treatment for muscle spasm and relieving muscle cramps may be as simple as relaxing muscles with stretching exercise and using your own massage therapy techniques.

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Oct 13, 2009, Neck and Back Massagers

Personal neck and back massagers may provide many of the same benefits as a traditional massage. But, how do you know which one will work best for you?

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Oct 12, 2009, Chair for Back Pain

Find out what to look for in selecting the best ergonomic chair for back pain, for your workplace and home.

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Oct 9, 2009, Body Image Approved with...

An article in the October 9, 2009 issue of Medical News Today reports that a University of Florida study found that exercise, regardless of the physical outcomes, improves body image.

That in itself should be good motivation to exercise!

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