ZeroSpinePain on August 5th, 2009

Bike riding is a great way to get some exercise and explore your neighborhood. During these hot summer days, it’s a great way to keep cool and enjoy the outdoors, but it can also be a source of back pain for some people. We’ve put together a short list of tips to help keep you [...]

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ZeroSpinePain on July 17th, 2009

Did you know that 80 percent of Americans will experience back pain during some point of their lives, and that an increase in extreme sports is resulting in injuries occurring at a younger age than ever before?

While certain high-risk sports like football and gymnastics have been around for a long time, other relatively-new sports like [...]

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ZeroSpinePain on June 26th, 2009

Our Texas temperatures have already exceeded the 100 degree mark, and it is still June! As a result, young and old alike are seeking cooler remedies from the heat and humidity, and refreshing pools seem to provide that relief!
A popular way to refresh your body, exercise and stay cool–all at the same time–can be found [...]

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ZeroSpinePain on June 11th, 2009

USA Today has an interesting article about moderate weightlifting to enhance the quality of life for back pain patients. A study done by the University of Alberta stated that as much as 28% of patients experienced less back pain after undergoing a light weightlifting program.
The research was done on 240 men and women who had [...]

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ZeroSpinePain on June 3rd, 2009

Fox News recently published an article about eight pains that you shouldn’t ignore when working out. It’s no surprise that two of the eight pains are in the neck or back. They specifically point out that sharp pain in the back could be due to a slipped disc or pinched nerve.
1. Sudden Head or Neck [...]

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