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Yoga's healing power

Article Abstract:

In a research done at University of California, Los Angeles, School of Medicine, 21 people 60 years old and above, having aching back did yoga twice a week, resulting in reduction of their curvatures by 6 percent, increased their walking speed by 8 percent. The yogic postures like standing mountain, triangle, and warrior gives great relief to patients suffering from backaches.

United States, Health aspects, Yoga

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Backup for your back

Article Abstract:

Four out of five Americans will experience lower back pain at some time during their lives. The back support belt is one device that may help. Although effectiveness tests vary, the belts are supposed to boost the intra-abdominal pressure, thereby reducing lower back stress.

Equipment and supplies, Weight training

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Fighting back pain: a step-by-step approach that works

Article Abstract:

Experts advise people with back pain not to go to the doctor, to relax and to try and stay active. One can treat back pain with hot and cold packs. If the pain lasts over a month or comes with fever, a doctor should be seen. Other back pain topics are addressed.

Intractable pain

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