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Dehydration and Back Pain
Dehydration and Back Pain
Dr. Brian Paris 3 min read

Dehydration and Back Pain

According to information, upwards of 70% of the body is composed of good 'ole H2O. It is said that a small 2% decrease in fluids can leave you itchy, woozy, constipated, and…

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Relieving Sciatica; Exercises to Relieve Sciatica Pain
Relieving Sciatica; Exercises to Relieve Sciatica Pain
Dr. Brian Paris 3 min read

Relieving Sciatica; Exercises to Relieve Sciatica Pain

Sciatica is a debilitating condition that results when some portion of the body's largest nerve system becomes pinched or compressed. It causes pain in the lower back, and a…

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Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
Dr. Brian Paris 3 min read

Degenerative Spondylolisthesis

Degenerative Spondylolisthesis is diagnosed when one vertebra in the back slips forward over the one directly below it. It occurs most commonly in those over the age of 50, and…

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Cures for Back Pain?
Cures for Back Pain?
Dr. Brian Paris 3 min read

Cures for Back Pain?

Back pain, barring trauma is usually the result of muscle imbalances in the body and or weak and tight muscle groups.

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Reduce Lower Back Pain With These Exercises!
Reduce Lower Back Pain With These Exercises!
Dr. Brian Paris 4 min read

Reduce Lower Back Pain With These Exercises!

Lower back pain can have a lot of different causes-bad lifting habits, poor seating, poor posture, driving, stress, even bad shoes. It can be as serious as a herniated disc or…

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An MRI Can Diagnose Degenerative Disc Disease?
An MRI Can Diagnose Degenerative Disc Disease?
Dr. Brian Paris 4 min read

An MRI Can Diagnose Degenerative Disc Disease?

Degenerative Disc Disease is not an actual disease, but a common symptom cluster due to changes that occur in the back associated with the aging process. It is common in otherwise…

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What To Do About Cramping & Lower Back Pain?
What To Do About Cramping & Lower Back Pain?
Dr. Brian Paris 4 min read

What To Do About Cramping & Lower Back Pain?

Cramping and lower back pain are common ailments frequently described by women and which usually occur as part of a set of premenstrual syndrome symptoms. Generally, a woman who…

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Cortisone Shots for Fibromyalgia
Cortisone Shots for Fibromyalgia
Dr. Brian Paris 3 min read

Cortisone Shots for Fibromyalgia

Cortisone (corticosteroid) injections used for Fibromyalgia are injections of a steroid into the body. This steroid mimics a substance made by the adrenal glands and can be very…

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Cortisone Injections
Cortisone Injections
Dr. Brian Paris 3 min read

Cortisone Injections

Cortisone (a type of corticosteroids) is a type of steroid that is naturally produced by the adrenal gland. Natural cortisone is released from the adrenal gland into the blood…

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Exercises to Avoid with Back Pain
Exercises to Avoid with Back Pain
Dr. Brian Paris 3 min read

Exercises to Avoid with Back Pain

Trying to find specific exercises to avoid with back pain is like trying to flip a coin. There are so many different muscle groups that affect the back, it is amazing. Truthfully,…

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