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4 Ways to Improve Spinal Health in the New Year

Date: December 27, 2017

Categories: Back Pain Tags: back pain, spinal health

Getting healthy is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions. However, many people focus their health goals on improving their diets and shedding excess weight. While both are great ideas, it’s also good to think about improving the health of other parts of your body – like your spine. Back pain impacts millions of Americans every single day. The good news, though, is that there are steps you can take to improve spinal health [Read More...]

When to Use Heat Vs. When to Use Ice for Lower Back Pain

Date: December 11, 2017

Categories: Back Pain

Both heat and cold therapy are beneficial and can provide effective relief from lower back pain. If you are like many people, though, you might not know when to use heat vs. when to use ice for lower back pain to achieve the maximum benefit. If you are suffering from lower back pain, read on to discover whether you should be using heat or ice. When to Use Ice for Lower Back Pain  In most [Read More...]

Preventing Back Pain During Holiday Shopping

Date: November 27, 2017

Categories: Back Pain Tags: back pain

With Thanksgiving behind us, the holiday shopping season is in full swing. Buying all those gifts can be painful on your bank account, and it can be just as tough on your body. Extended shopping trips and large purchases are tough on your back and can result in some serious pain and discomfort. If you are planning a big shopping trip, here are a few ways to avoid back pain while shopping. Plan Your Trip [Read More...]

Getting Your Body Ready for Ski Season

Date: November 13, 2017

Categories: Sports Medicine Tags: ski season, skiing

The days are getting shorter, and winter will be here before we know it. And in Colorado, winter brings the long-anticipated ski season. After spending the entire year looking forward to this year’s season, the last thing you want is to get hurt your first time hitting the slopes because your body isn’t properly conditioned. Skiing is a physically demanding activity, so it’s important to warm up prior to heading out. At Denver Physical Medicine, [Read More...]