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Thursday, February 28, 2013  Updated with tips for shoveling heavy snow in hopes of avoiding back pain and heart attack symptoms.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011  An estimated half a million people in the U-S have adult scoliosis.

Thursday, January 20, 2011  Poor technique and loading too much snow on the shovel are the causes of many back injuries. A chiropractor offers tips on how to clear the snow safely.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010  The COFLEX is titanium "U-shaped" spring that goes in the spine to support the back.

Friday, January 29, 2010  One procedure the FDA cleared for treatment of pain in the bottom two segments of the spine (LS-S1 and L4-L5) can be performed through a single incision.

Monday, January 04, 2010  Researchers are exploring new options for treating discs with the body's own resources.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009  A clinical research procedure can help alleviate severe back pain. Also, see the transcript from a Live Chat with a back pain doctor.

Thursday, October 15, 2009  There are many potential causes of back pain.

Friday, January 09, 2009  The Fenzian Treatment System is a non-pharmaceutical and noninvasive way to treat chronic pain that's caused by a wide range of medical conditions.