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The complete eradication of chronic pain is rarely achieved and is not the goal of most interventions. The goal is the modification of pain to a tolerable level. A comprehensive pain management program utilizes an array of modalities to accomplish this goal
By Sam Carson | Published 4/15/2007
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Sciatica and piriformis syndrome are very similar - both produce pain, numbness and tingling in the buttocks that can radiate down the back of the leg and into the foot. Understanding the different causes and following these simple suggestions may stop
By Sandra Koehler | Published 2/20/2005
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One in five Americans suffers from chronic low-back pain. Physicians and researchers at the Oregon Health & Science University have issued updated guidelines for treating low-back pain. The new guidelines include alternative treatments.
By Patty Oh | Published 10/4/2007
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A breakthrough therapy that is a non-invasive procedure for the relief and cure of chronic and severe low back pain due to bulging discs, herniated discs or ruptured and protruding discs of the lower back.
By Tracy Christensen | Published 10/12/2007
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Did you know a misalignment of your body no matter how small, can wreak havoc from your head to your toes? Controlling your feet may just end nagging back pain!
By Sandra Koehler | Published 5/25/2005
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For many low back pain sufferers, the complication arises out of a discogenic back injury with radicular leg pain, often necessitating surgery to repair.
By Christine Cadena | Published 10/11/2007
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For chronic pain sufferers, performing general daily hygiene can be difficult. This is an overview of the simple techniques and home modifications that can improve mobility.
By Christine Cadena | Published 4/26/2007
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Do you suffer from back pain? Learn how by using these 7 steps.
By Stephanie Modkins | Published 10/21/2007
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When suffering from chronic back pain, it is not uncommon to assume a slouched, or crouching, position when walking or standing. When using this position over the long-term, however, it can lead to complications associated with hip joint and muscle complications
By Christine Cadena | Published 4/9/2008
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You've had it for years, probably every day. You dread it, and you know when it's coming. A new study reveals some amazing data on how to teach your brain to beat chronic pain.
By Vonda Sines | Published 6/27/2007
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According to many people who suffer from back pain it ranks a close second to headaches. It is known as the leading cause of long-term disability in people under the age of 45 and the third leading cause among adults over 45.
By renee | Published 2/2/2006
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Offering an overview of the treatment options and symptoms related to trigger point muscle pain.
By Christine Cadena | Published 8/23/2007
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Are you one of the thousands of people who suffer back pain everyday? So you wake up with a sore back and stiff muscles? Well You could be hurting yourself many ways without even knowing it. These days it's very important to use proper body mechanics and ergonomics.
By Dark Wiz | Published 1/10/2007
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Need to reduce back pain? Learn how these natural methods may help you reduce stress and tension in your back over the long-term.
By Sabah Karimi | Published 6/21/2006
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Offering solutions to resolve sciatica nerve pain at home.
By Christine Cadena | Published 4/26/2007
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What are the five essential back care tips for alleviating chronic back pain and recurring back pain? Read on.
By Pam Gaulin | Published 11/16/2006
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Offering an overview of the benefits associated with trigger point injections for managing muscle pain, often in a three series injection over one month.
By Christine Cadena | Published 8/23/2007
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Plagued by chronic pain? There is hope without feeling doped! T.E.N.S., or transcutaneous electro-nerve stimulations work without pain medication.
By Sandra Koehler | Published 6/15/2005
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Simple tips to explore for easing back pain before consulting your physician.
By Lou Lou | Published 4/6/2006
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Back pain is America's No. 1 non-fatal health problem; more specifically, lower back pain. In most cases of chronic low back pain, the cause is bad posture. Low back treatment usually consists of painkiller drugs. But natural back pain remedies are the smart way to go.
By Jillita Horton | Published 2/11/2008
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Low back pain stinks; it screws up your exercise plans, especially muscle building workouts. Low back muscles are key to many strength training and muscle building workouts. But the causes of low back pain may very well be your strength training exercises.
By Jillita Horton | Published 3/11/2008
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Low back pain can be prevented, even though 80 percent of the U.S. population will suffer from it. If you already have it, it's not too late to reverse it.
By Jillita Horton | Published 4/19/2007
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If you've ever suffered from lower back pain, you know how debilitating this condition can be! Fortunately, studies have shown certain herbal supplements to be effective in treating acute episodes of back pain.
By Kristie Leong M.D. | Published 5/3/2007
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If anyone has ever suffered the agonizing experience of having low back pain, then they know the impact of having their quality of life affected. It us one of the most annoying and agonizing discomforts. I think we have all been there.
By Mags | Published 1/29/2008
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In the industrialized world, low back pain is second only to headache as a cause of pain. It is the leading cause of expenditure as a cause of pain.
By Sam Carson | Published 4/11/2007
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A series of low stress exercises are outlined. When these exercises are done daily for 5 minutes they can effectively reduce certain types of lower back pain. All exercises should be done with your doctor's approval.
By Dr. Ed Warde | Published 7/20/2007
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This article is a brief about the various symptoms of Low back pain, causes of it and the measures which can help to a great extent to get rid of this trouble.
By Punita Ghosh | Published 6/5/2007
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Lower back pain can be a very disabling and long term condition. It is also the second most common pain that patients seek medical attention for.
By Regina Sass | Published 9/25/2007
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Describes how yoga has played a huge role in relieving my lower back pain including a description of my own 10-minute daily home yoga routine.
By Lyn McCallister | Published 6/1/2008
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Back pain is the nation's No. 1 nonfatal health problem. 80 percent of Americans will eventually suffer from it.
By Jillita Horton | Published 4/19/2007
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After suffering months of terrible back pain I took vitamin B5 before bed and woke up pain free.
By NadiaM. | Published 7/22/2008
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Back pain is a very common complaint in the latter months of pregnancy for some women. More than likely the cause of this debilitating low back pain is due to sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
By Anna Wise | Published 1/24/2008
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These three quick fixes will help you soothe a flare-up of lower back pain. Read on to learn about the smartest way to take a load off, how and why to apply warmth, and what you can do to trigger an instant rush of your body's natural painkillers.
By Wanda Leibowitz | Published 9/17/2006
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Symptoms, care, treatment of back pain
By John Wrigley | Published 3/13/2008
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Lower back pain is a leading cause of visits to pain management physicians. This article contains over-the-counter, readily available products that may help your back pain - no surgery, no addictive pain medications.
By Margaret Kohut | Published 9/20/2006
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Strong abs means the burden of body support is not left to your spine alone.
But what if we already have low back pain?
By Sandra Koehler | Published 5/13/2007
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Epidemiological studies also point to certain risk factors that influence the incidence or prevalence of low back pain. These can be divided into two major groups: occupational and patient-related.
By Sam Carson | Published 4/11/2007
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Back pain that occurs in the lower back is a common concern among people.
By Flint Mclintock | Published 8/16/2007
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When I was attending college, which was over fifteen years ago I always had lower back pain. It used to be that my back pain became so bad that I have difficulty sitting for even a short period of time.
By Jaleh | Published 6/22/2007
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Through the techniques found in Pilates, you can learn how to prevent and reduce your back pain. There are several ways this works.
By Astra Yadira | Published 7/31/2007
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If you suffer from chronic low back pain, the use of opiods, such as methadone, may result in the development of peripheral edema and weight gain
By Christine Cadena | Published 1/8/2008
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Is you experiencing back pain? According to research approximately 80% or all Americans will experience back pain to some extend during their live.
By Cheryl Carpenter | Published 11/30/2006
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So what can you do if you are pregnant and experiencing pain? Is there relief to be found? Absolutely! Chiropractic care can treat and relieve: headaches; lower- and upper-back pain; sacroiliac pain; sciatic nerve problems; and rib misplacement.
By Angela England | Published 11/17/2006
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Though I specialize in minimally invasive surgery for back pain, I still believe that surgery should be a final measure taken after you've tried all other options... and the back pain remains chronic.
By Dr Steven Gelbard | Published 10/1/2007
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Chronic low back pain, is unfortunately, all too common. There are many different ways to treat it. Now, it seems that less-common methods may actually be the most successful at reducing some of its debilitating symptoms.
By Peggy Adamik | Published 1/6/2007
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Chronic low back pain is a major concern. Here are a few tips to relieving and preventing this common problem.
By Clea Danaan | Published 6/22/2006
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Over 70 million Americans suffer with chronic pain. Chronic pain can be managed with a two-pronged approach which includes addressing the management of pain and the depression that goes along with it.
By Charlotte Gerber | Published 7/19/2006
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There are various physical problems that cause chronic pain. Most people don't want to spend money on a product that will not work for managing their pain. This product review will narrow down the search.
By Manda Spring | Published 7/12/2006
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With proprioception therapy, many chronic pain sufferers are finding relief without medications.
By Christine Cadena | Published 11/23/2007
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When suffering from chronic pain, many patients are considering the new approach to medication management using anti-epileptic drugs in combination with anti-depressants.
By Christine Cadena | Published 9/27/2007
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I have experienced back pain, my wife has experienced back pain, and you may also be one the eight in ten Americans that will suffer from some form of back pain in your life, so new information that help, or relief if you will, is very welcome news to say the least.
By Ralph DiMatteo | Published 7/6/2007
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There are some important things you should be doing to prevent future back pain from developing.
By Kendra Dahlstrom | Published 2/27/2007
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The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons past studies and research says that 80% of all Americans will experience some sort of back pain during the course of their lives.
By Bailey Landon | Published 1/18/2007
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Offering an overview of the cycle of chronic pain and the impact on sexual function which, ultimately, leads back to resolving chronic pain.
By Christine Cadena | Published 8/8/2007
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Many times chronic pain is associated with other illnesses. Having to deal not only with the chronic pain but other health conditions makes it very difficult for the patient. Combine the societal factors and the burden on the family.
By SkyeDanzer | Published 2/25/2007
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This is an overview of the health implications of long term use of Percocet in the treatment of back pain.
By Christine Cadena | Published 1/25/2007
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Back pain is generally considered unprovable, making it a likely target of workman's compensation claims. One doctor attributes the pain to repressed rage.
By Marsha Raasch | Published 4/30/2007
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For many chronic pain sufferers, rolfing has become a common practice among massage therapy sessions.
By Christine Cadena | Published 5/11/2007
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Do you suffer from chronic pain? You are not alone! Millions suffer from chronic pain daily. Chronic pain interrupts our daily lives and can cause elevated stress levels.
By Sandra Koehler | Published 2/24/2005
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For individuals who suffer from chronic pain, it is important to understand not only the various treatment options but also the method by which your body even anatomically experiences pain
By Christine Cadena | Published 10/24/2007
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An introduction to Dr. Kam Yuen and his Yuen Method ~ one of the most successful modalities for chronic pain management & relief.
By Whisper | Published 7/11/2006
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Millions of Americans suffer with back pain at some point in their life. Many turn to shoe insoles, hoping that these will help relieve their pain. Shoe insoles don't help prevent back pain, said researchers.
By Patty Oh | Published 10/17/2007
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A new study shows that the chronic pain of millions of Americans is costing the country millions of dollars. The study simply claims: the less money and education you have in the U.S., the more likely and the higher the level of chronic pain.
By Sanity Rose | Published 5/5/2008
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Many people, like Paula Abdul suffer from chronic pain. Here are some tips to live with someone that suffers from chronic pain.
By SkyeDanzer | Published 5/5/2008
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Offering an overview of the health issues impacting those who suffer from pain associated with spondyloarthropathy.
By Christine Cadena | Published 10/3/2007
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FACT - HALF OF ALL WOMEN OVER 50 ALREADY HAVE LOW BONE DENSITY. Read more about this mineral and how it works with calcium to rebuild bone.
By Paula Upton | Published 3/31/2007
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One newly diagnosed woman's painful experience with sciatica in her lumbar spine area. And how she is working to get over the gut-wrenching pain with the help of her doctor.
By Carolyn McFann | Published 3/29/2007
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If you're like 80% of Americans, at some point in your life, you are going to experience back pain.
By EthanaelD | Published 4/18/2007
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If you feel that you might suffer from the same type of malady, follow these tips to avoid back pain during pregnancy.
By Steve Thompson | Published 11/3/2006
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Pain- something that no one wants to experience even once let alone daily and yet chronic pain is not uncommon. The Chronic Pain Association estimates that 50 million Americans endure chronic pain on a daily basis.
By Meri Raffetto RD, LDN | Published 12/15/2005
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Dr Schneider is a expert in pain management medicine, and if there is one thing that the Interstitial cystitis patient understands, it's pain.
By Tina Samuels | Published 10/16/2005
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If you are experiencing your second battle if the fight against cancer, you may be questioning your ability to manage pain in this repeat event. With the use of methadone, your pain can be well controlled.
By Christine Cadena | Published 10/3/2007
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I have suffered from chronic back pain for well over 15 years. But, I have learned several ways to reduce my chronic back pain. I hope that these tips are also useful for you or your loved ones who suffer from chronic back pain.
By Amy Brantley | Published 7/6/2007
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Most back pain will resolve with conservative care, but there are times when more aggressive care shoud not be avoided or delayed. Prompt attention can mean the difference between permanent impairment and staying healthy.
By Dr. Tammy Bohne' | Published 8/11/2006
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You as a chronic pain patient must learn to be your own advocate, and to understand what the long term effects of chronic pain are on your body. Plus how to manage long term pain effectively.
By Candida Bohnne-Eittreim | Published 8/7/2006
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Chronic pain got you down? Seeking an alternative treatment with little known side effects?
Magnet therapy dates back to the days of Cleopatra and just may be the solution you've been searching for... By Sandra Koehler | Published 9/9/2005
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A healthy sleeper moves anywhere from 40-60 times a night, including some dozen full body turns. Add to that a less-then-perfect mattress and can imagine how your back is going to feel after a while
By Gary Picariello | Published 6/1/2007
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Fentanyl treats chronic pain & especially for cancer patients. Drug is available as a transdermal patch, and Actiq is solid formulation on a stick. Fentanyl is illicitly sold & consequently many death occurred. FDA rules regarding sale of this drug.
By travels | Published 6/7/2006
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My pain story begins in my late twenties, around the year 2002. Back then, I worked long hours as a software engineer. I started to suffer from arm pain.
By Rafael C. Enriquez | Published 3/22/2007
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Those suffering from back pain can successfully manage that pain and avoid further injury. People can manage their back pain without surgery or the use of prescription pain killers.
By Kay Ray | Published 3/19/2006
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This article gives ideas for reducing pain while sewing. Having the correct equipment, and making some simple adjustments can make sewing more enjoyable.
By Shari Armstrong | Published 4/27/2006
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If you have ever had back pain you know that it can be one of the most debilitating of injuries. If your back goes out, you cannot do your usual activities while you wait for it to heal.
By Country Girl | Published 5/20/2005
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For teenagers who experience low back pain, the use of prescription medications can be averted using therapy known as roptrotherapy
By Christine Cadena | Published 4/4/2008
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Do you need lower back pain relief? Here's the latest regarding what works and doesn't work in lower back pain treatment.
By Kristie Leong M.D. | Published 6/1/2007
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Being pregnant can cause a lot of discomfort for a woman. Perhaps one of the most uncomfortable things during pregnancy is lower back pain. The pain can go from mild to agonizing, even in the early stages of pregnancy before any weight is gained.
By Bailey Landon | Published 5/13/2007
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For many low back pain sufferers, the culprit may be TMS, Tension Myositis Syndrome.
By Christine Cadena | Published 4/26/2007
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Back pain is one of the leading causes of hospitalization. Sometimes it can't be avoided, like an accident, but often the things we do daily put stress on the muscles that support our backs. Here are ten pretty simple ways to prevent lower back pain:
By Rebecca Foster | Published 5/18/2008
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Patients with lower back pain are turning more and more towards alternative medicines for both the initial problem and the long-term treatments. Even doctors are beginning to agree with the many researches that have shown how well the non-invasive techniques work.
By elizabeth schram | Published 10/8/2007
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Treating idiopathic low back pain can be successful with a combination approach with these techniques
By Christine Cadena | Published 11/27/2007
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Lower back pain is caused by a variety of reasons and very seldom will a back pain go unnoticed, the pain will most likely be so acute that it will demand prompt attention.
By Nancy Clyne | Published 4/20/2007
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According to German researchers acupuncture represents an effective alternative to conventional therapy for low-back pain.
By R.B. | Published 9/26/2007
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I've always been wary of anything with a high-tech name and certainly the DRX9000 meets those criteria. But I suppose called the DRX9000 the "Amazing Lower Back Pain Healing Machine" sounds even worse.
By Gary Picariello | Published 1/18/2007
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For individuals who suffer from chronic pain and alexithymia, it is important to know what the PPT level is.
By Christine Cadena | Published 11/23/2007
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