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For My Urban Gardeners and Farmers

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Crouching down over the tulips, green beans and spinach encouraging (or begging) them to grow can lead to back pain, knee pain and headaches. Here’s some stretches to hopefully prevent some aches and pains. If you’re already having trouble getting into a squat or notice that pain builds up quickly in your neck or knees […]

Acceptable Care vs Better Care

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What tickles me most about this article is the definition of “best care” seems to mean “acceptable level of care”  in primary care settings.  To get better results than “best care” adding spinal manipulation is key (according to the research). United Kingdom back pain exercise and manipulation (UK BEAM) randomised trial: effectiveness of physical treatments […]

Chronic Low Back Pain

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Lumbago, this is the diagnosis usually given to a person who has diffuse achy low back pain that appeared out of nowhere (idiopathic), has lasted for a few months and doesn’t seem to be related to a disc injury, a fracture or anything more sinister. Lumbago, is a fancy word for “low back pain.”  Lumbago […]

Preparation for Outdoor Winter Activities

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Taking the dog out for a walk on a cold winter morning? Sledding with friends? No matter what stay warm and wear shoes that provide a sense of sure footedness.  For some more tips on preventing injury this winter click on the link. ACA – Preparation for Outdoor Winter Activities Prevents Injury.

ThisVsThat: How Nutrition Can Be Confusing

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This is a great article highlighting why it’s important to have a nutritional plan. Do you need more phytonutrients in your life or fiber? Maybe instead you need a tall glass of water. Keeping your health goals in mind and being mindful of your overall diet makes nutritional therapy much easier. What’s More Nutritious, Orange […]