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Neck and Shoulder Pain? Try Biofeedback

Biofeedback

Sometimes you feel tied to your computer. Your work requires too many hours sitting in front of a monitor while you fail to monitor what is happening to your body. The result can be a pain in the neck… and … Read More

Lower Back Pain? Try Home Exercises

stretching

When it feels like a knife is driving into your spine, chances are you’d rather hit the couch than hit the gym. Chronic lower back pain is common among adults and is often caused by overuse and muscle strain or … Read More

Back Pain? 4 Ways to Eliminate It

Cymbalta helps back pain

Back pain is often considered a chronic condition, but for many it doesn’t have to be. Back pain relief may actually be simpler than you think. Here are four tricks that research studies have demonstrated to lessen back pain: 1. … Read More

FDA Approves Antidepressant Cymbalta for Back Pain

Cymbalta helps back pain

Lower back pain can strongly impair your everyday life—from having trouble lifting your groceries to impeding your workout regime. It seems relief might come from an unlikely source: the antidepressant duloxetine (commonly known as Cymbalta).  Based on the success of … Read More