by Alfred Poor | March 23, 2018 | General News, Medical
Back pain is a major problem. Not only does it result in lost worker productivity, it also can lead to opioid dependence and abuse. As a result, healthcare professionals and other researchers are seeking alternatives to medication as a way to treat chronic pain. Five...
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by Bruce Brown | December 21, 2017 | General News, Health
Yesterday I traveled halfway across the country for the holidays. During the trip, I noticed widespread behavior among many others (and myself) that is bound to have long-term health consequences. At three airports I saw adults and children all looking down at their...
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by Bruce Brown | July 15, 2016 | General News, Health
Regardless of how many times Mom or Dad told us to “Stand up straight” and “Sit up straight”, most of us don’t. Good posture matters, and not just because we look better when our backs and necks are in correct posture. A myriad of...
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by Bruce Brown | May 26, 2016 | General News, Health
Heel pain from plantar fasciitis is a common problem for which two million Americans seek treatment each year. Most commonly caused by worn shoes; inadequate stretching; or running, walking, or even standing on hard surfaces, plantar fasciitis pain comes on fast,...
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by Bruce Brown | February 24, 2016 | General News, Health
Do you have forward neck? I do. It’s also called forward posture or sometimes text neck. This condition is common among people who read and increasingly so with folks who spend lots of time using computers or craned over smartphones and tablets. Forward head is...
