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Ah, the great outdoors. The source of inspiration for some of the greatest minds of the past century – think Thoreau, Muir, Keats – and, oddly enough, one of the best sources for combating back pain! Here’s why: Vitamin D. Studies show that hig...

Attention Fashionistas! Did you know your outfit choice could cause back pain? Here’s why: In a word, posture. When you love your outfit, you feel confident, which translates to good posture. On the other hand, if you don’t feel confident in y...

If you suffer from back pain, then just the thought of hopping on a long flight – sitting for hours, without the ability to drastically change your position – can cause severe anxiety. This is because when you don’t get up and move, your back will...

Feeling bleh from arthritis? Don’t worry, even Marty McFly had his unmotivated days. Despair no more! Here are 5 rockin’ tips from the eighties that will get you walking outside in the fresh air (instead of sitting in a cramped Delorean!) Moon...

Whether you are just learning the piano, or have been playing for years, follow these essential steps that will help prevent arthritis, carpal tunnel, and other causes of hand pain. When you first sit on the bench, place your hands over your k...

So what is fibromyalgia, anyway? First, let’s talk about where the orthopedic term fibromyalgia comes from: Fibromyalgia is translated from the Latin word “Fibra” (fibrous tissue) and the Greek words “Myos Algos” (muscle pain). Today, fibromy...

Do you love to read, but find it hard to sit and open your favorite book, because of your back pain? Just can’t put that page-turner down? You don’t have to! For all you book lovers out there, despair not. Here are 5 reader-friendly tips for keepin...

The orthopedic system is the framework upon which our entire bodies are built. But, what happens when osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) happens? The body experiences impaired ability to create healthy bones, resulting in weak bones with high risk for fr...