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5. Calcium and magnesium
Proper contraction and relaxation of muscles relies on adequate levels of calcium and magnesium. Insufficient levels can lead to chronic muscle tension, spasm and even cramp, again making one more vulnerable to acute exacerbation of mechanical back strain continue reading…
A dramatic new expert study from leading US Health Economists from Mercer Health and Benefits and Harvard University analyses chiropractic management of back and neck pain and reports: continue reading…
It’s no secret that lower back pain is amongst the top ‘productivity drainers’ and ‘health budget sappers’ affecting every country in the entire world. So, no doubt somebody that reads this will be a lower back pain sufferer. continue reading…
Backache is an age-old phenomenon that has plagued mankind for thousands of years. Ancient Chinese, Egyptian, Greek and Roman history bears witness to this, with numerous references to the treatment of spinal problems using various ‘mechanical’ techniques. Fortunately techniques have progressed somewhat since those early times!
Why is back pain such a problem, costing individuals and companies billions in medical costs, lost man-hours and disability? Let’s look a little more closely at the causes and treatment options. continue reading…