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			<title><![CDATA[The Truth about Training the Abdominal Muscles]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The myth: Abdominal exercises will remove the fat around your waistline. Fact: You cannot spot reduce fat (except by liposuction!).  Learn the truth about ab workouts and how they really help.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Chiropractic Care for Degenerative Disc Disease]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Chiropractic may be a good option if you have degenerative disc disease. Chiropractic can improve spinal mechanics by improving spinal joint motion and reducing muscular pain. Article outlines chiropractic diagnosis and treatment options.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Chiropractic Care for Whiplash]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Consulting a chiropractor may be a good option if you've suffered a whiplash injury. Chiropractors can diagnose your injury and provide treatment options, such as spinal manipulation, that may provide neck pain relief.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Start Off Right: Flexibility and Warm Up]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[One aspect of exercise many people overlook is the warm-up.  For maximum benefit, from performance to injury prevention to injury recovery, you need to stretch.  This article discusses why and how.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Clinical Trials for Spinal Stenosis]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Current information about clinical trials treating spinal stenosis is featured.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Can Chiropractic Reverse Cervical Disc Degeneration?]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[While your chiropractor can't reverse your cervical disc degeneration, he or she can help reduce your pain and improve your quality of life. Other conservative treatments, such as traction, can also help improve neck function and disc health.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Care for Your Low Back According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Some patients find that Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM can be combined with Western medical care to help reduce back pain.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Alternative Treatments for Chronic Pain]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Many patients find chronic pain relief from complimentary and alternative medicines (CAM). Depending on your type of chronic pain, you may want to try acupuncture or herbal remedies. Massage is also a good treatment option for chronic pain.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Drugs and Medications for Chronic Pain]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[For chronic back pain, you will probably try several medications. There are many types, and your doctor will work with you to find the right one (or ones) for your particular pain. Article explains typically prescribed drugs and how they help.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Exercise and Chronic Pain]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Even if it doesn't sound appealing, you need to maintain an exercise plan if you have chronic pain. There are many benefits to exercise and physical activity. Staying active may prevent your pain from getting worse.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Interventional Pain Management for Chronic Pain]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Interventional pain management specialists offer an array of treatment options for chronic pain sufferers. Learn about injections, spinal cord stimulation, and more. Pain management treatments can help you handle your pain and get your life back.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Going to physical therapy when you have chronic pain can teach you how to maintain an active life while taking good care of your body and dealing with your pain. A physical therapist will develop a personalized treatment plan to help you manage pain.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Surgery for Chronic Pain]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Surgery is a last resort option for chronic pain, but in some cases, it may be necessary. Learn when doctors recommend surgery for chronic pain patients.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Types of Chronic Pain]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Chronic pain has two main categories: pain that comes from injured nerves (neuropathic pain) and pain that comes from anything besides the nerves (nociceptive pain). Includes examples of each type of chronic pain.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Anatomy of Chronic Pain]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Nerves are what enable us to feel pain, so if you have chronic pain, there's probably something wrong with your nerves. Learn the basic anatomy of the body's nervous system to understand how chronic pain can develop.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Symptoms of Chronic Pain]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Chronic pain is much more than pain. It can lead to other physical, social, and emotional problems that can feel overwhelming. However, by honestly looking at how the pain is affecting your life, you can deal with it.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Causes of Chronic Pain]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Chronic pain can be caused by so many things: injury, disease, infection. But often, the exact cause isn't known. Read this article to learn the general categories of chronic pain causes.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Exams and Tests to Diagnose Chronic Pain]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Diagnosing chronic pain is a process. Your doctor will need to run several exams and tests, and through all of it, he or she will be trying to figure out what's causing your chronic pain.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Facts and Tips about Chronic Pain]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Quick facts and tips about chronic pain. Learn how it's defined, how it's treated, and whether or not you should exercise when you have chronic pain.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Finding Relief from Low Back Pain is a Challenge!]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Therapeutic exercise to treat chronic low back pain is one of the best treatments a doctor can recommend.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Exercise for a Healthy Back: Aerobics]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The benefits of aerobic exercise include increased energy levels, improved mood, better sleep habits and decreased blood pressure.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Degenerative Disc Disease and Low Back Pain]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) is a gradual wear and tear process on the spine. DDD is relatively common because it’s a natural part of aging. The symptoms can range from mild to severe, and the condition doesn’t always require treatment.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Symptoms of Spondylosis]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The symptoms of spondylosis vary depending on where your spine is affected. 
  This degenerative process can cause pain that ranges from mild to severe. One 
  very noticeable spondylosis symptom is joint stiffness in the morning.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[What Really Gets Rid of Back Pain?]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Using a scale ranging from Very Dissatisfied to Very Satisfied, patients rated how happy they were with the outcome from each back pain treatment they tried.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Cigarette Smoking and its Impact on Spinal Fusions]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Smoking cigarettes weakens the body's systems and does not let them function normally due to the increased levels of toxins in the body.]]></description>
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			<description><![CDATA[The key to a healthy body is good circulation and massage is a direct way to improve the flow of blood and lymph.  These fluids carry nutrients and oxygen and carry away wastes and toxins.]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[What Causes Adult Spinal Deformity?]]></title>
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