Author Archives: Paul Hagen
How To Avoid Injury While Skiing
Skiing can be one of the most exhilarating, refreshing, and transcendental experiences imaginable. It provides exercise for the entire body, fresh, crisp mountain air for the lungs and excitement for all of our senses. It is, however, quite a dangerous … Continue reading
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What is Functional Medicine?
Functional medicine is an individualized, holistic approach to healthcare based on prevention and identification of the underlying causes of disease, rather than on symptoms. Functional medicine is based on the following principles: Every patient has a unique biochemical profile. While … Continue reading
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Do Thin People Need Exercise?
Many people believe that exercise is something only overweight people should do, and a lot of people exercise with the sole goal of losing weight. So, why should thin people exercise if they are already at the ideal dress size … Continue reading
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A Letter To Santa
Dear Santa, Sorry we didn’t write sooner. As you know we have been very busy here at VacuPractor filling holiday orders and helping good boys and girls relieve their back pain. We wanted to get in touch and talk about … Continue reading
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Back Pain At Work
Back pain at work is one of the top reasons people visit their doctors. Spinal compression, muscle imbalances, pinched or irritated nerves, muscle spasms, trigger points, stress, slips and falls… they all contribute to and can be created by back … Continue reading
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Caring For Your Back
The bones, muscles, nerves, and other tissues of our backs are critical to nearly every move we make. Reliance on our backs for support and movement makes the back particularly vulnerable to wear-and-tear and to injury, which ultimately leads to … Continue reading
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Backpacks and Back Pain – Your Child’s Health
Having the Right Backpack and Using It Correctly May Prevent Back Problems Later Not sure if this is on the holiday gift list or not, but maybe it is the right time for a new backpack. Read this so you … Continue reading
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Do You Sit Properly?
Working in an office, or just surfing the internet, you probably spend at least six or seven hours during the day sitting. Then add more time sitting in the car, at dinner and lounging with some late night TV and … Continue reading
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How To Pick Running Shoes
How To Pick Running Shoes Ok – Your lower back is feeling better, and you are thinking of get out and pounding the pavement. Do not do it until you read this. Running is wonderful cardiovascular exercise and a popular … Continue reading
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A New Tool for Your Golf Game
Is Lower Back Pain Affecting Your Swing? The problem is that the golf swing, in and of itself, isn’t conducive to having a healthy back. To have a good swing you create tension in your spine. (This enables you to get good … Continue reading
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