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Show Sun Advocate Price, Utah Tuesday January 29, 2002 9A Yns Americans experience back pain. Thats according to I 'V' v , ' f .. J sult of bad personal health habits and personal risk factors such as smoking, excessive weight gain, lack of exercise, lack of flexibility and . w V I is unnecessary strain on the back. Depending on the cause, back pain can occur in different areas of the back while inflicting different types and degrees of pain. Some patients experience the occasional dull pain. Oth- ers suffer from constant, agonizing pain, making even the simplest movements difficult. Either wav, both types prohibit people from completing normal daily activities, lb reduce the risk of suffering from bade pain, patients must understand what causes unnec- essary strain on the back. Once patients understand the causes, they can figure out ways to eliminate them from their lives. Years of bad posture are the cause of back pain for many. Practicing the habit of sitting up straight can prevent back pain, as well as using correct form when lifting heavy items or when completing daily tasks. Overall, the way you sit, twist, bend, lift the season of unfortunately that extends to flu and colds. Fortunately, you can minimize your chances of catching either bug, and your pharmacy has relief if your preventive efforts fail. Both flu and colds are viruses, and they can spread quickly and easily from person to person, said Rite Aid Pharmacist Sarah Matunis, R.Ph. A flu shot is available to help you avoid contracting this virus. Unfortunately, no such shot exists for cold viruses because there are too many varieties to handle with one shot. To minimize your exposure cal anesthetic sprays. Some analgesics also could help. Nasal A vaporizer or saline nasal spray can help soothe nasal passages. Drinking lots of fluids can help break up congestion. suggests avoiding prolonged contact with infected people, there arc conflicting about their effectiveness. When in doubt, turn to your pharmacist for help in deciding which products you (NAPSA)-Ti- s giving-an- d year, an estimated IS to 45 percent of : to both illnesses, Matunis washing your hands frequently and not rubbing your eyes and nose. A cold virus can survive up to three hours from excessive strenuous ac- tivities and limiting the amount of time spent performing heavy manual labor and participating in strenu- ous sports. If taking these measures does not prevent back pain, or an existing condition worsens, a visit to the physicians office may be necessary. After examining a patient with chronic bade pain, a physician Another form of treat- ment that can be offered to patients by osteopathic physicians (D.O.s) is called osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT). In this hands-o- n treatment, D.O.s use their hands to examine the back and other parts of the body, such as joints, tendons, ligaments and muscles, for pain and restriction that could sig- nal an injury or impaired function. lb learn more about D.O.s and osteopathic medicine, visit the American Osteo- pathic Associations Web site at www.aoa-net.or-g or call toll-fre- Impatient Patients Seek Fast Relief (NAPSA)-Whil- e patience has been described as a virtue, anew survey shows that a little impatience can be a good thing when it comes to seeking treatment and getting fast symptom relief -The survey uncovered information about how women feel when it comes to fast relief and access to treatment, as well as their role in the patient-doct- diy, hacking coughs; expecto- rants for congested, wet coughs. Muscle aches and head- aches Analgesics. Several prescription drugs Ip she of a flu bout but only if taken within a day or two of the first appearance of the symptoms. Zinc, cchinacca and vitamin C are touted to help prevent -- If you have only one symptom take a medication that treats just that symptom, say pharmacists. should use, said Matunis. Your pharmacist can review these products for drug interactions and instruct you on andor shorten colds, but the proper dosage, both of studies which arc especially important for seniors and children. Contact your family doctor if symptoms persist or become severe. wch Biwu. thirty at Pedlialfrflc Domic over-the-coun- ter treatment, the Madsen Dr. E.K. key is to first read the label to see if there would be any adverse interactions with medication youre already taking or conditions you may have, said Matunis. The next step is to make sure youre selecting medicine that treats only the symptoms that you have. You dont want to use a product that treats a sore throat, congestion and 8 am - 9 pm Monday-Thursd- Friday 9 am - noon Saturday 637-755- 1 throat. Matunis suggests the ay 9 am - 6 pm fever if you only have a sore fol- lowing guidelines in determining what treatments to use: like Tylenol" (acetaminophen), Fever-Analgesi- cs Motrin (ibuprofen) and aspirin (never give aspirin to children). Sore or lo-throat-Gargl- QufE2ZSdG3S23aS? es Dont you.just fed Better when your nails loofQjreat? m 3S3SS21 or to the doctor they knew they needed to make. for ts person has touched. If, in spite of your best efforts, you still come down with a cold or flu, you can wage a pretty successful battle against the symptoms. When selecting an e Newspaper ads have the highest retention value of any medium. mediately. Among the key findings of the survey: Tm Tbo Busy lb Be Sick! Many women stated that theyd actually tolerate uncomfortable medical symptoms because they could not take the time to go to the doctor. More than half (54 percent) said that at least two times a year, theyd put off a visit Cough-Suppressan- s. tabletops that an infected pain. READERSHIPiFACTj Modem living has put all kinds of pressures on women, said Whyne Sotile, Ph.D., who along with his wife Mary Sotile, MA has written Beat Stress Those pressures have made women seek more control in their relationships with their doctors and to seek products which make them feel better im- congcstion-Dccon-gestant- on objects like doorknobs and Back pain can often be alleviated through osteopathic manipulative treatment can determine if surgery, medication or other forms of treatment may solve the probeilem. Muscle relaxers or pain relax and even may things ther cause or prevent back relievers may help to relieve the pain. In some cases, surpain. Tips for preventing or gery might be needed to reminimizing the occurrence of pair damaged musde or tisback pain include refraining sue responsible for causing relationship. O. Prevention, Medication Key To Minimizing Misery (NAPSA)-Eac- b :' eonaeO Fifty Q Prevention, The Best Treatment For Back Pain Healthy People 2010: Arthritis, Osteoporosis and Chronic Back Conditions, a new report by the Department of Health and Human Services. Back pain can occur as a re- YBDts Todays busy women prefer timesaving medicinal solutions and products that offer fast relief of uncomfortable medical Fuff Set symp- toms. Open Monday-Thursda- Special Price Doctor, Doctor, Give Me The fticts! percent Seventy-eig- ht pre- ferred a physician who gives them the information they need to make decisions about various treatment options now and in the future. Forty percent of women surveyed also stated it was important to get information from the Internet or another source that helps diem decide on an immediate course of action. I Want Tb Fed Better Now! Seventy-nin- e percent said it was important to have fast symptom rebef. 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