Throw Out Your Back? 8 Tips to Help You Recover

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'When you “throw out” your back, it may feel like it,
but usually nothing has actually moved out of place.

According to the American Chiropractic Association, one-half of all working Americans admit to having symptoms of back pain each year. It’s the second most common reason for visits to the doctor’s office (second only to respiratory infections), and costs Americans $50 billion annually.

Fortunately, most cases of back pain are not caused by serious conditions like fractures or arthritis or infections. You’ve probably experienced the sharp, piercing pain of “throwing out” your back, perhaps followed by that sense that you better not move—not even an inch! What is it, exactly, that happens, and what’s the best thing to do about it?'


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