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Shoe insoles for back pain? Worthless.

A new study shows that the insoles so many people buy to help ease back pain may not be doing a thing for them. When researchers reviewed a total of 6 ... Read More »

Even fake acupuncture helps back pain

No one seems to understand why, but a recent study found that acupuncture -- even when it's done incorrectly -- works better than conventional ... Read More »

Posture alarm helps you sit up straight

There's plenty of reasons to maintain good posture. Sitting up straight reduces back pain, gives your more energy, and will make you look 100% better ... Read More »

Workouts can be a pain in the ... back!

No pain, no gain. That phrase is not only stenciled onto the t-shirts of millions in gyms every day, it's a way of life for many physically active ... Read More »

Help your child choose a backpack

Back-to-school season often means back-to-school shopping, and one of the purchases you need to make may be a backpack. Before you buy, take a minute ... Read More »

Baby got a sore back

I was in a minor car accident years ago. While it shook me up a bit, I didn't think much of it. Neither car had much damage, no-one was hurt, and ... Read More »

How good are heat wraps for your back, really?

Oh, our aching backs. According to statistics half of working age adults experience back pain at some point. I would argue it seems like more than ... Read More »

Back pain causes memory problems?

People who suffer from chronic back pain also seem to suffer from memory problems. Very specific memory problems, actually: short-term prospective ... Read More »

Workplace Fitness: Do you have a "sitting" disorder?

If you work in an office at a desk or spend time sitting for extended periods of time at your job you might be overlooking the importance of one of ... Read More »

Five quick fixes for back pain

As I described at length in a post on our partner blog, ParentDish, my parenting exploits have left me in a little pain these last few days. ... Read More »