Back Pain Prevention WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Back Pain Prevention
Back pain (also known "dorsalgia") is pain felt in the back that usually originates from the muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the spine. The pain may have a sudden onset or can be a chronic pain; it can be constant or intermittent, stay in one place or radiate to other areas. It may be a dull ache, or a sharp or piercing or burning sensation. ...more from Wikipedia. There are steps you can take to prevent back pain from occurring.
Fast Facts:
- Don't twist when bending.1
- Increase your muscle mobility by stretching or doing activities.2
- About 60-80% of the North American population will suffer from back pain at some point.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Spine Universe: Back Pain Prevention
- ↑ MedicineNet: Back Pain Prevention Should Start With a Plan
- ↑ Medical News Today: Causes And Prevention Of Back Pain And Injuries
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- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Jan. 12, 2010
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- Contributor: Jacky Gamble
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Prevent Back Pain, How to Prevent Back Pain
- Last update: Dec. 4, 2008
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