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Five Ways to Stay Pain-Free this Holiday Season
Five Ways to Stay Pain-Free this Holiday Season

Five Ways to Stay Pain-Free this Holiday Season

OCA Admin2023-02-15T20:42:25-05:00

‘Tis the season for eating great food, spending quality time with loved your ones and sharing cherished traditions. Unfortunately, all of the hustle and bustle can also bring you an unwelcome gift—back pain. Holiday activities such as shopping, wrapping gifts and skating can cause your muscles to work in ways they're not usually used and can result in neck, shoulder or back pain. Try these five tips to reduce your chances of pain and strain:...

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Eight Back Pain Myth Busters
Eight Back Pain Myth Busters

Eight Back Pain Myth Busters

OCA Admin2023-02-16T10:15:40-05:00

Your back has two main purposes: it allows you to stand, supporting your arms and legs; and it protects your spinal cord, which communicates messages between your brain and the rest of your body. The health of your spine can affect your overall well-being. Most people experience low back pain at some point in their lives. Because it’s so common, you may have heard many theories about what causes low back pain and how to...

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How Do You Identify and Manage a Concussion?
How Do You Identify and Manage a Concussion?

How Do You Identify and Manage a Concussion?

OCA Admin2023-02-16T10:19:08-05:00

Concussions are called an ‘invisible injury’ because its symptoms aren’t always easy to recognize and even MRI imaging isn’t perfect at identifying a concussion. But with this kind of brain trauma, the effects are all too real. We’ll cover some steps you can take to reduce your chances of suffering long term effects after a hard hit.

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How to Lift Your Luggage
How to Lift Your Luggage

How to Lift Your Luggage

OCA Admin2022-07-12T13:10:52-04:00

In the flurry of packing for a vacation or business trip, it’s easy to get carried away and pack everything but the kitchen sink into your suitcase and carry-on. But over-packed luggage and improper lifting and carrying techniques are common causes of injury to the back, neck and shoulders.

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Text Neck: How to Avoid Strains and Pains
Text Neck: How to Avoid Strains and Pains

Text Neck: How to Avoid Strains and Pains

OCA Admin2025-05-06T13:02:05-04:00

Our modern digital age has brought us many conveniences. BlackBerry devices, iPhones, tablets and e-readers allow us to communicate and be entertained with the push of a button. Technology can improve our quality of life, but it comes with a price: being huddled over devices for long period of times can do more harm than good.

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Six Tips to Enjoy Pain-free Knitting
Six Tips to Enjoy Pain-free Knitting

Six Tips to Enjoy Pain-free Knitting

OCA Admin2024-04-09T13:45:04-04:00

Many of us turn to knitting to pass the time and can be a great exercise for those with hand pain. However, knitting is a repetitive motion and can lead to a variety of injuries, much like typing, sewing and other repetitive tasks

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Minimize Pregnancy-Related Back Pain
Minimize Pregnancy-Related Back Pain

Minimize Pregnancy-Related Back Pain

OCA Admin2024-10-10T17:19:59-04:00

You’re anxiously awaiting the pitter-patter of tiny feet, but you can’t paint the nursery because of back pain. You’re in good company! 50 percent of pregnant women experience back pain, with 10 percent reporting severe discomfort that prevents them from carrying out their daily routines.

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Seated Exercises for Healthy Aging and Maintaining Mobility
Seated Exercises for Healthy Aging and Maintaining Mobility

Seated Exercises for Healthy Aging and Maintaining Mobility

OCA Admin2025-06-06T21:08:05-04:00

Over the years, you can develop habitual ways of using your muscles to move and position yourself. Poor posture and a lack of flexibility may be the result of limited stretching and improper body alignment. With age, your muscles naturally tighten which can lead to poor posture1 and back pain

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Three Tips for Healthy Aging
Three Tips for Healthy Aging

Three Tips for Healthy Aging

OCA Admin2023-02-16T10:58:22-05:00

Active living is important for your health and well-being, no matter what your age is, but it can be vital for older adults. Being active and mobile can help prevent many chronic conditions that can impact you as you age. Even moderate exercise can contribute to your body’s balance and bone strength, which is why it’s never too late to start exercising.

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