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Welcome to the Back To Health Newsletter,
We are excited that you are visiting our site and want
to become your number one source for back health information.
If you're like most other people, you will experience back
pain at some point in your life. (Some 80% of the population
does!) At Back To Health, our goal is to help you prevent, or
at least minimize problems associated with back pain through
various nonmedical techniques and a basic understanding of how
your back works. We hope to arm you with the best knowledge
available in the fight against back pain and other related
problems, as well as provide you with information on the
latest industry research available on back pain.
Your comments and suggestions are always welcome. As a
new publication, your input is important to the ongoing
development of our newsletter. Please feel free to send us
your comments at any time.
Yours in health,
The
Comfort Trac Team
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| Getting
Back to Basics - Is Your Mattress a Pain in the Back? - by Sue Sarko |
Ninety-five percent of orthopedists surveyed say that
mattresses have a role in managing back pain. Dr. Robert
Oexman, one of the country's leading sleep surface experts and
the director of a major ergonomics research facility, agrees.
"In our research facility, we monitor and measure how the
environment impacts sleep, and what we've found is that the
sleep surface is one of the most important factors that
disrupts sleep," says Dr. Oexman. That's because if you're not
sleeping on a surface that is both supportive and comfortable,
you're bound to develop pressure points during the night. Click here to
read the full article... |
| Research Corner - Study Shows Contour Leg Pillow Helps
Relieve Lower Back Pain - By AJ
Smith |
| Some eighty percent (80%) of adults are likely to
experience back pain in their life, a problem often associated
with poor posture and sleeping habits. A simple remedy is now
available: sleeping with the Contour Leg Pillow helps relieve
lower back pain, according to a recent study. The study showed
that an astounding eighty-three percent (83%) of participants
suffering from mild, moderate and severe back pain experienced
relief and increased sleep comfort after using the Contour Leg
Pillow for a week. Click
here for the complete study... |
| Feature Article - Understanding Lower Back Pain - By Dr. Steven M. Horwitz |
If you are among those who have already experienced a
bout with low back pain, then you know how debilitating it can
be. In the western world, 80% of the population will
experience disabling low back pain during their lives. Back
pain is the second most common reason patients visit doctors
and costs the U.S. economy $25 billion per year. Low back pain
clearly represents the single greatest and most inefficient
expenditure of health care resources in our society today.
Understanding the anatomy of the back will help you understand
why and how back problems occur. Most back pain is
preventable! Click
here to find out why... |
| A Back
For All Seasons - Fitness & Exercise -Improving Core
Stability By Armand Tecco, M.Ed
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"Core
stability" refers to the ability to keep your spine straight
-- from your tailbone to the top of your head, with your
shoulders level and in line. This may sound simple, but many
people cannot maintain this position for very long while
sitting in a chair much less during activity. Why should you
care? Because core stability helps you avoid injury, affects
your posture and allows you to perform optimally. Click
Here for the rest of the story... |
| Ask the
Expert - Today's Expert: Dr. Robert Oexman |
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Q. I thought a firm mattress was the best kind
to buy, but I'm tossing and turning all night. I just can't
get comfortable. My old mattress was worn in the middle, but
it didn't offer the support I need. What's the answer? - Kathy
V., Sleepless in Georgia Get the
DR's Answer
Q. I often wake up with a stiff neck, but for no
apparent reason. After I'm awake for a few hours it loosens
up. It's fine when I go to bed. Help! - Louis J. Get the
DR's Answer
Dr. Robert Oexman, Director of the Ergonomics Research
Center, is one of the country's leading sleep experts. Got a
question about sleep, back pain, posture, arthritis or any
wellness-related topic in these areas? Click here to "Ask The
Experts" at www.BackToHealth.com |
| Sleep Solutions - 10 Tips For a Great Night's
Sleep |
| When was the last time you woke up and felt like you
had a really great night's sleep? It is a luxury and comfort
that everyone wants and needs, but sometimes it seems like an
impossible dream. Science cannot tell us exactly why and how
much sleep a person should have, but medical research does
confirm that good sleep is a necessary requirement for good
health because sleep restores us physically as well as
mentally. Sleep problems are often environmental and
associated with poor posture, incorrect neck positioning,
inferior bedding and improper temperature and lighting. Try
these tips for great sleep: Click
here to get your tips... |
| Backtohealth.com Basics - Protecting Your
Back |
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BackToHealth.com Basics: Protecting Your Back
1. Mom was right - sit up straight.
2. Straighten your spine before getting out of a chair
or bed.
3. Flex and stretch often.
4. Don't twist when reaching down. Bend at the waist
and knees.
5. Don't strain to reach an object above your head. Use
a footstool or ladder.
6. Do exercises to strengthen your back and abdominal
muscles.
7. If you drop something, let it fall. Don't twist or
jerk to grab it. Bend to pick it up.
8. When lifting, bend the knees and use the leg
muscles.
9. If you sleep on your side, place a pillow between
the knees to help align the spine, hip and knee joints.
10. Get a good night's sleep on a surface that
comfortably supports your back. |
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