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			<title>High Heels and Flip-Flops Cause Back Pain</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Beauty takes its toll: after wearing high heels all day, your back may be screaming 
  for help. Flip-flops can also hurt your spine. A women's spine specialist explains 
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			<title>Facet Joints of the Spine Anatomy</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[A joint is where two or more bones are joined. Joints allow motion (articulation). The joints in the spine are commonly called Facet Joints. Other names for these joints are Zygapophyseal or Apophyseal Joints.]]></description>
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			<title>Vertebral Column</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The vertebrae are composed of many elements that are critical to the overall function of the spine, which include the intervertebral discs and facet joints.]]></description>
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			<title>Cervical Spine Surgery and Degenerative Neck Disorders</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Degeneration in the cervical spine can lead to significant changes in anatomy. These changes can cause neck pain and other symptoms due to spinal cord and nerve compression.  You may also develop neck pain as you learn to readjust your neck movements]]></description>
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			<title>Anatomy of Spondylosis</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Before you can understand why spondylosis causes pain, you should understand 
  the parts of your spine and how they work together. This quick anatomy lesson 
  shows you what spinal components are affected by spondylosis.]]></description>
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			<title>Causes of Spondylosis</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Spondylosis is caused primarily by aging: as you age, the parts of your spine 
  wear out, perhaps causing pain. Spondylosis can put the body through a cause 
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			<title>Pregnancy: How to Find Low Back Pain Relief</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[When you're pregnant, you don't have as many options for low back pain relief, 
  but that doesn't mean you have to suffer. A nurse practitioner suggests several 
  great options for taking care of tired back muscles.]]></description>
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			<title>BlackBerry Neck? High-tech Can Be a Pain in the Neck</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Neck pain from work? It could be the BlackBerry. Poor posture from hunching 
  over and craning your neck could lead to tech neck. For handheld device-related 
  neck pain relief and prevention, try these simple exercises.]]></description>
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			<title>Pedicle Screws</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Pedicle screws can be used in spine surgery to correct spinal deformity.  This article explains what they are and how they can be used by your surgeon.  This article also contains excellent pictures and diagrams of pedicle screws.]]></description>
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			<title>Vitamin D Can Reduce Back Pain</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Recent research shows that patients with chronic back pain almost always have a vitamin D deficiency, too. Taking vitamin D supplements may eventually bring pain relief-- when used in conjunction with other treatments. Find out why.]]></description>
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			<title>What is Spondylosis?</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Spondylosis is spinal arthritis, sometimes called osteoarthritis. It's a degenerative 
  disorder, meaning that it's another part of aging. However, not everyone will 
  feel the effects (mostly pain) of spondylosis.]]></description>
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			<title>Maintaining a Healthy Spine -  Posture</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Is there a way to avoid back and neck pain?  The foundation for good neck and back care starts with posture.  Learn about the concepts involved to better back health.]]></description>
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			<title>Back Care When Pregnant - Maintaining a Healthy Spine</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The cause of back pain during pregnancy is related to many factors: change in body posture, hormones that cause the relaxation of connective tissue in the body, poor body mechanics and muscle fatigue.]]></description>
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			<title>Chiropractic Care and Back Pain: Non-invasive Treatment for Bulging, Ruptured, or Herniated Discs (Slipped Discs)</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[To treat low back herniated discs, most spine experts agree that, unless it’s a severe case, you should try conservative care before considering surgery. Chiropractic is a non-invasive (non-surgical and drugless) treatment option to bring relief.]]></description>
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			<title>Back Pain During Pregnancy</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Approximately 80% of pregnant women get back pain. Some activities increase the discomfort including carrying groceries and climbing stairs, but the exact cause of the pain isn’t always understood. Learn about your treatment options, such as massage.]]></description>
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			<title>5 Quick Tips to Help Prevent Back Pain</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[There are things you can do under your doctor's guidance to help prevent back pain from becoming too serious.  For example, you can try getting more exercise and working to strengthen your spine.  The other 4 tips are just as easy to implement.]]></description>
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			<title>Avoid Stressing Your Back</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Here are some tips for avoiding stress on your spine while behind the desk at work.]]></description>
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			<title>Causes of Osteoporosis</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Osteoporosis has many causes, including family history and certain medical conditions. There are also many lifestyle factors that could lead to osteoporosis, such as lack of exercise and smoking. How can you decrease your chance of having weak bones?]]></description>
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			<title>Back Pain Prevention and Relief</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Many helpful tips about body mechanics and posture are presented to help back pain patients prevent injury.]]></description>
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			<title>Causes of Back Pain</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Back pain has a variety of causes: sprains and strains, poor posture, obesity, and aging. Before you and your doctor can develop a treatment plan, you need to figure out what's causing your pain. Read this article for some common back pain causes.]]></description>
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			<title>Spinal Cord Stimulation after Surgery</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[A pain management specialist explains who will benefit from spinal cord stimulation.  Details different types of pain and covers why you must have a trial stimulator put in before knowing if SCS will relieve your pain by 50% or more.]]></description>
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			<title>Pain Management Technique: Radiofrequency Rhizotomy</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Radiofrequency rhizotomy (RF) is a pain management technique.  A pain management specialist explains how it works to reduce your nerve pain.  Find out if you're a good candidate and what to expect when you have the procedure.]]></description>
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			<title>Facts and Tips about Sciatica</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[If you think sciatica is a modern malady, you'll be surprised to learn what the early Germans, Celts, anient Romans, and even Shakespeare thought caused sciatica.  More interesting, is how it was then treated!]]></description>
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			<title>Symptoms of Neck Pain</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[More than 15 different symptoms are associated with neck pain.  Some suggest immediate medical care.]]></description>
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