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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 [...]


SPLASH AWAY BACK PAIN BY SWIMMING THIS SUMMER!

School is out for summer and you’re headed to your favorite watering hole to beat the heat — the beaches, pools, and lakes. This time of year presents back pain sufferers with an excellent exercise alternative that doesn’t usually strain or add weight to the back.  Many people with low back pain can properly modify [...]