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Relief for Low-Back Pain
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Relief for Low-Back Pain

Andrew Rubman, ND | April 7, 2017

The patient: Ann, a 35-year old information technology expert and exercise enthusiast. Why she came to see me: After consulting…

Drug-Free Remedies for Back Pain

Drug-Free Remedies for Back Pain

Richard A. Deyo, MD, MPH | April 3, 2017

Have you ever had an aching lower back? Most likely, your answer is yes—four out of five Americans have experienced…

Are You Using the Wrong Painkiller?

Are You Using the Wrong Painkiller?

Jianguo Cheng, MD, PhD | March 13, 2017

Millions of Americans fight their pain and inflammation with an over-the-counter (OTC) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), such as ibuprofen (Motrin,…

For Back Pain, Massage Right Here

For Back Pain, Massage Right Here

Deborah Flanagan | February 22, 2017

If you have back pain, relief may lie in the palms of your hands. Reflexology involves applying mild pressure to…

Got Back, Knee or Hip Pain? Your Butt May Be to Blame

Got Back, Knee or Hip Pain? Your Butt May Be to Blame

Chris Kolba, PhD, PT | October 13, 2016

Weak gluteal muscles are often to blame for low-body pains... Want to get to the bottom of your persistent back,…

Cure Your Pain With These Natural Approaches

Cure Your Pain With These Natural Approaches

Heather Tick, MD | October 13, 2016

Commonly used drugs are actually making your pain worse... If you’re among the estimated 25% of adults in the US…

Chronic Back Pain? Try This Mind-Body Approach First

Chronic Back Pain? Try This Mind-Body Approach First

Fadel Zeidan, PhD | September 14, 2016

Millions of Americans have chronic back pain—it’s the number-one cause of disability, and it’s notoriously tough to treat. Pain meds…

Got Neck Pain? Try this for long-lasting relief…

Got Neck Pain? Try this for long-lasting relief…

Carol Krucoff | September 12, 2016

About 15% of US adults endure the misery of neck pain at some point each year. When neck pain occurs,…

Questions to Ask When Starting Physical Therapy

Questions to Ask When Starting Physical Therapy

August 21, 2016

If you’ve suffered a stroke or sports injury, have muscle or joint pain, are recovering from surgery or simply want…

Why You Should Roll on a Ball on the Floor

Why You Should Roll on a Ball on the Floor

Jill Miller | August 9, 2016

Those bright, squishy balls little kids love to play with are for grown-ups, too! In fact, there’s a way to…

How Opioid Painkillers Make Pain Worse

How Opioid Painkillers Make Pain Worse

June 29, 2016

We already know that opioids are not only dangerously addictive but often don’t provide long-lasting relief for painful chronic conditions.…

5 Natural Sunburn Soothers
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5 Natural Sunburn Soothers

Andrew Rubman, ND | June 22, 2016

You could have covered up, but you didn’t. You could have used more sunscreen, but that didn’t happen either. So…

Natural Bee-Sting Reliever
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Natural Bee-Sting Reliever

June 7, 2016

Ouch! That bee came out of nowhere! Here’s a natural remedy to relieve the pain and swelling from a sting……

To Fight Chronic Pain, Wear This Under Your Clothes

To Fight Chronic Pain, Wear This Under Your Clothes

Gary Kaye | April 27, 2016

Chronic pain can be insidious. But what if you could relieve chronic pain almost anywhere in your body just by…

Surprising Causes of Back Pain: Chewing Gum…A Big Wallet…Flip-Flops…More

Surprising Causes of Back Pain: Chewing Gum…A Big Wallet…Flip-Flops…More

Todd Sinett, DC | March 25, 2016

People blame all sorts of things for back pain. Maybe it started when you were lugging suitcases from the car…