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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 [...]

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BACK PAIN, NOT JUST FOR ADULTS: UNCOVERING IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS

An estimated nine out of ten people will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Though back or neck pain becomes more common as we age, it affects all ages and does not discriminate between male or female, both sexes are equally susceptible. What is Idiopathic Scoliosis? Idiopathic scoliosis is a common pediatric [...]

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OVERCOME MINDLESS EATING WITH THE SECRET TO IMPROVE WILLPOWER

Virginia Spine Institute welcomes, guest blogger , Ryan Lonnett, a Certified Health Counselor and the founder of Empowered Wellness. Leveraging his culinary and nutritional training along with professional coaching education and experience, he delivers custom programs and group classes that provide a unique combination of nutritional information and practical kitchen skills for achieving wellness goals [...]

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LUMBAR ARTIFICIAL DISC REPLACEMENT: CASE STUDY

  Everyone will have some back pain at some point in their lives; after all it is the second most common reason for medical visits.  Most adults will have brief episodes that resolve with a little rest and exercise.  The vast majority of patients that have ongoing pain will have improvement without surgery.  Often physical [...]

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UNCOVERING THE MYSTERIOUS CORRELATION BETWEEN WEIGHT LOSS AND DECREASED BACK PAIN

It’s a new year; do you have plans for a new you? For many people the holidays brought non-stop, high caloric treats and feasts and perhaps a few extra pounds. But what most people fail to realize is that these extra pounds have more than an undesirable effect to the appearance of our bodies; as [...]

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ARM YOURSELF WITH THESE HELPFUL TIPS TO COMBAT THE EARLY START TO FLU SEASON

  Flu season is upon us and in the spirit of National Hand Washing Awareness Week; we’ve put together a few tips on flu prevention. Should I get vaccinated? According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), all healthy people aged 6 months and up should be vaccinated. Who should not get vaccinated? Children under [...]

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HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD OF ILLNESS WITH ONE SIMPLE STEP

It’s flu and cold season. Arm yourself with the most simple of steps, wash your hands! According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) washing your hands with soap and water or using a 60% alcohol based hand sanitizer are your two most effective hand cleansing options. Frequent hand washing not only protects your health, [...]

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DIABETES AWARENESS SPOTLIGHT: GET ALL THE FACTS ON HOW TO REDUCE YOUR CHILD’S RISK

November is American Diabetes Awareness month. Did you know that nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes? In addition, another 79 million Americans have prediabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 Diabetes. Obesity now affects 17% of all children and adolescents in the United States; in the past [...]

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LUNG CANCER AWARENESS MONTH: QUIT SMOKING FOR THE HEALTH OF IT

  Do you know what the number one deadliest cancer is in the United States? The answer is lung cancer. Tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of death in the United States. In addition to increased chance of developing lung cancer, smoking contributes to several adverse health effects. Some of the adverse health [...]

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REDUCE OR PREVENT INJURY; BUCKLE UP!

Drive Safely Work Week Kicks Off With Buckling Up! Seat belts aid in preventing or drastically reducing injuries to vehicle occupants involved in a crash. Nearly 84% of the U.S. population uses their seat belts. While that may seem like a lot, that leaves almost 45 million people who are not buckling up all of [...]

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