Back and Neck Care

Back and Neck Care

Your spine has three natural curves and strong, flexible muscles for support. Soft, cushioning disks separate the hard bones of your spine. More

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A Workable Guide to Back and Neck Care

Back and Neck Basics
A healthy spine supports the body and a healthy neck supports the head, allowing you to move freely and without pain.

Keeping Your Back Healthy
You can keep your back in good shape through regular exercise, weight management and proper lifting techniques.

Dealing With Back Pain
Back pain can range from dull to severe, but most cases of back pain go away on their own.

Preventing and Treating Neck Pain
Even if your neck pain is caused by an injury or a worsening condition, you can take steps to provide relief.

Back Pain and Pregnancy
As your body prepares for childbirth, hormones cause pelvic muscles, ligaments and joints to loosen. This can lead to pain.

Health Tip of the Day

Aspirin can affect your blood's ability to clot for up to two weeks. Too much aspirin can cause bleeding, stomach ulcers or ringing in your ears.
Both aspirin and ibuprofen can cause bleeding ulcers in the stomach.
Antacids provide relief of symptoms. If you need them too often, however, you should talk to your doctor. They also interact with many other medications.
Laxatives are powerful and frequently abused. Overuse can create dependency and even permanent damage to your colon.
Diet aids are like a mild form of amphetamine. They speed up the heartbeat and raise blood pressure. If you have hypertension, kidney disease or heart disease, you should avoid these.

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