By Brad Curt, MD As a neurosurgeon and spine specialist, I am keenly aware of how tobacco use negatively impacts all aspects of your health and, specifically, your spine. This holds true
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When gardening, cultivate a healthy spine
By Peter Till, DPT, ATC The clouds have finally parted, the sunshine beckons, and our hearts sink as we look out at weeds as high as an elephant’s eye. Indeed, there is
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Be smart when shoveling snow: protect your heart, body, and back!
By David Stover, ATC, PTA Winter has finally arrived in the heartland, and with it the responsibility for homeowners to shovel their walks and driveways. Snow shoveling is a strenuous, aerobic activity
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Leaning vegan: A natural strategy against chronic pain
By Robert Whitten, MD, and Mary Kemper If you suffer with chronic pain, some changes in your diet could improve your health. Foods can either raise or lower the levels of inflammation
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