by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Nov 26, 2013 | Health Articles

Doing sit-ups is an extremely effective way to strengthen you core muscles. These muscles help you to maintain a good posture and they allow you to twist and bend. Chronic back pain and disability can occur when these core muscles are weak. However, doing sit-ups alone will not give you that flat stomach and six...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Oct 24, 2013 | Health Articles

When the muscles supporting the spine are overworked they can cause a back spasm. When the muscles contract near the nerve root it can cause serious pain. Back spasms can inhibit your daily life and you may find that completing the simplest of tasks becomes extremely difficult and painful. When you overstretch a muscle it...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Aug 15, 2013 | Health Articles

When one talks about a good lifestyle and a healthy life, we generally think about exercise and nutrition. A third section - rewarding and fulfilling relationships and interests - may be added as an afterthought. But a fourth section - spinal care - is in fact the key to enjoying the benefits from all the...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | May 30, 2013 | Health Articles

Whether you are a competitive athlete in training or a person who just wants to keep fit by visiting the gym frequently, protecting your back and spine from injuries during workouts is not only the most important but your first priority. Studies found that after injuries to the hand, injuries to areas ranging from the...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Nov 22, 2012 | Health Articles

Few people understand the true importance of maintaining good posture. Despite our hearing about it on a pretty regular basis, why it matters and how to achieve it remain a little murky for many. Why good posture matters Good posture is more than standing up straight. You have posture when you stand, walk, sit, kneel,...
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