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Spring

GET UP, GET MOVING; 6 HEALTH BENEFITS OF WALKING

You don’t have to be a runner to participate in the Spinal Research Foundation’s upcoming We’ve Got Your Back Race For Spinal Health {May 18th}! Walking is an excellent form of exercise; whether you are just starting to exercise, recovering from an injury or are just looking to get outside and get moving; read on [...]


REEL IN THAT NAGGING BACK PAIN WITH THESE SAFE FISHING TIPS

Fishing elicits many memories of spending quality time on the lake with dad and grandpa.  Nowadays it is tinged with a bit of apprehension. Why you ask? Back pain. Fishing is a favorite pastime for many folks and for others it is a competitive sport. So whether you are out fishing leisurely or participating in [...]


HAPPY GARDEN WEEK, VIRGINIA! GREEN THUMBS, SAFE BACK TECHNIQUES BEFORE YOU HIT THE GARDEN!

As we approach the peak of springtime color here in Virginia, green thumbs are finally seeing the fruits of their labor! But for many of us gardeners, it does not stop here; we continue to maintain and enhance our beautiful landscapes. Many people have found that their gardens are further along than normal because of [...]