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Empower Health - Fall 2013

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DID YOU KNOW? BACK PAIN MAY RESULT FROM: 1. an injury (such as an auto accident or fall) 2. a physical condition (such as scoliosis) 3. a disease (such as arthritis) 4. a mechanical problem (such as disk degeneration or muscle spasms). Most people with chronic back pain are helped by conservative treatment. If you suspect you may be developing back problems, you can learn ways to lower your risk. 50 $ BILLION WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK … … BECAUSE THEY NEED YOU TO HAVE THEIRS AMERICANS SPEND MORE THAN $50 BILLION EACH YEAR SEEKING RELIEF FROM BACK PAIN + BACK PAIN IS A PRIMARY REASON PEOPLE MISS WORK AND/OR MAKE APPOINTMENTS TO SEE THEIR PHYSICIANS. BACK OR NECK pain can leave you feeling as if you have nowhere to turn. If conservative treatments are not helping and everyday activities are becoming more difficult, the caring medical professionals at KishHealth Spine Center can determine the cause of your pain and recommend a treatment that's right for you.

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