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Active Spine and Joint Institute takes a multidisciplinary approach to getting you out of pain and getting you active again.   Here we’ll share more information about what you can expect from our highly experienced medical practitioners as we treat your chronic pain.

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Gardening Tips to Prevent Back Pain: Cultivating Comfort in Your Green Space

Spring is here at last and many of us will be enjoying getting back into the garden again. Gardening is a wonderful hobby that allows you to connect with nature, beautify your surroundings, and even grow your own food. However, it can sometimes be a physically demanding activity, leading to body aches and pains. Don't let this discourage you from enjoying your garden! By following some simple tips and techniques, you can minimize discomfort and cultivate your green space with ease.

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A Guide to the Functionality of Your Spine 

The movements we take for granted wouldn't be possible without a healthy spine. Thanks to your strong backbone, you can jump over a puddle, bend to pick up your dropped keys or twist to reach your lunch in the backseat of your car. As much as we rely on our spines, it's not surprising that back pain is a common complaint. In fact, 80% of Americans can expect to experience back pain at some point in their lives, according to statistics from the American Chiropractic Association.

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Do you have tech neck?

Chances are, you came to our blog on your mobile device. And that means, you may also be suffering from tech neck.

The added pounds of pressure from the position we hold our heads in while scrolling through social media and our emails is creating pain in our neck, shoulders, back, giving us headaches, and creating misalignments in our entire spine.

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