Preventing Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis affects millions of people across the world. This condition, a bone disease, occurs when the body either loses bone or does not make enough. This causes bones to become brittle and more prone to fractures. Every year, more than 8.9 million bone fractures occur due to osteoporosis. The condition is most […]
Read MoreChoosing the Right Shoes for Back Pain
This content was medically reviewed by Baher S. Yanni, MD, on February 7th, 2019. Back pain is one of the most common ailments in the United States and affects eight out of 10 people at some point throughout their life. Back pain might be a small sharp pain or a dull ache […]
Read MoreBack Pain At The Office
This content was medically reviewed by Baher S. Yanni, MD, on January 31th, 2019. If you work in an office and spend the majority of your day sitting down, you are probably not a stranger to back pain. Sitting at a desk for eight hours a day can lead to […]
Read More7 Tips for Preventing Sports Injuries
This content was medically reviewed by Baher S. Yanni, MD, on January 24th, 2019. Athletes maintain high speeds and display impressive feats, but bodies can only take so much. Injuries frequently happen in high-intensity sports, requiring recovery time and setting the progress of athletes back. Fitness is a healthy practice, and […]
Read MoreThe Connection Between Weight and Back Pain
Back pain and weight problems are both ongoing issues for Americans, but these conditions have a surprising connection. Obesity has several associated health complications, including diabetes, strokes, heart disease and high blood pressure, but back pain also relates to the presence of extra body fat. Excess body weight can add […]
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