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Does Lumbar Scoliosis affect pregnancy and sex?

ASKED by damilola on June 15, 2009 - 3:47am

i have scoliosis in the lumber region of my back and i was wondering if it affects pregnancy and having sex.

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Simple Ways to Avoid Back Injuries

Written by Ann Butenas on November 19, 2009 - 9:20am

Back pain is a very common ailment among thousands of people every day. It does not have to rule your life or compromise your way of living if you can learn to employ some simple techniques and measures to avoid the back injuries that contribute to the nagging pain in the first place.

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Latest Comment by Ann Butenas on November 19, 2009 - 6:50pm View Comments
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Learning About Calcium

Written by Julie Webster on November 17, 2009 - 12:52pm

Of the calcium, 99% is stored in the bones with the balance being stored in the body fluids.

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Latest Comment by Pat Elliott on November 19, 2009 - 5:04pm View Comments
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Get Back at Chronic Back Pain with Natural Remedies

Written by Ann Butenas on November 17, 2009 - 10:57am

Every now and again, I may feel a slight twinge or sharp pain in my lower back when going about my daily routine, but, fortunately for me, I have never experienced true, chronic back pain. As one who champions natural measures to treat our bodies, I have researched various alternative remedies to treat back pain.

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Latest Comment by Ann Butenas on November 18, 2009 - 9:40am View Comments
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BROKEN ARM IN 4 YEAR OLD....HELP

ASKED by Anonymous on August 21, 2009 - 9:30am

My 4 year old son broke his arm...I seen the xray and in his arm below his elbow there were 2 bones and he broke one...The doctor put a cast on it for about 5 weeks it was removed yesterday and he now

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What Is ASTYM?

ASKED by Shannon Koehle on June 29, 2009 - 2:36pm

My doctor recommended ASTYM physical therapy to treat my Achilles's tendonitis and I was wondering if you could tell me more about the procedure. All I really know right now is that it is painful.

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Room-a-what? Rheumatoid Arthritis, Part 2

Written by Samara Kelly on November 17, 2009 - 10:02pm

There are many things to consider when you have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. What are my treatment options? Are there any treatment options? Will I end up on the disabled list? What does my future hold?

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Room-a-what? Rheumatoid Arthritis, Part 1

Written by Samara Kelly on November 16, 2009 - 6:49am

As we have been discovering the ins and outs of different types of arthritis it got me thinking about being a woman and what my current lifestyle could possibly hold for me in the future.

As health

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Taking Care of Your Muscles and Staying Injury Free

Written by Kellen Wilson on November 17, 2009 - 6:15am

Eating right and staying active is your best defense against muscle injury. Those who are prone to injury often push their bodies past its limits. It is important to know your muscle flexibility and strength threshold and the steps to keeping your muscles healthy. This will help to extend your threshold and keep you injury free.

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