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Exercises for easing and preventing upper back pain
Upper back pain and tension are common complaints, particularly when people feel stressed or spend a lot of time hunched over desks or computers. Exercises that stretch the neck, shoulders, and upper back can help relieve pain and loosen tight muscles.
Step-by-step exercises for a stronger back
Are you neglecting or even unaware of the muscles in your back? If so, you're putting yourself at risk.
How to tell the difference between kidney pain and back pain
The kidneys rest against the back muscles, which can make it difficult to tell the difference between kidney pain and back pain.
What to know about a bulging disc in the neck
A bulging disc in the neck occurs when a spinal disc weakens and encroaches on the spinal cord. In some cases, this can cause pain in the neck, shoulders, arms, and back. Acute injury to the area can cause a bulging disc in the neck.
Do massages really work?
The answer isn't black and white, says a massage therapist at the University of Alberta.