If you feel like you are getting shorter as you age, you may be right! And the cause may not be poor posture (although it can be a part of it). The reason why you may be losing the high ground could very well be the result of a compression fracture. Here’s what they are
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Is It Sciatica or Muscle Spasms?
Back pain, and lower back pain especially, is a common problem, particularly in adults over the age of 40. The strain of staying upright – standing, sitting for long periods, and doing any type of physical activity for too long or in wrong form – can eventually lead to a stiff and painful back. But
Read MoreThe Benefits of a Back Brace
To wear or not to wear? That is the question when deciding whether a back brace will relieve your pain or stiffness, and/or correct a back problem. Some patients with back problems are reluctant to wear a brace because they fear they may become dependent and have to wear it all the time. Others believe
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