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Show Emery County Progress Castle Dale, Utah Tuesday January 29, 2002 9A VOS WELLNESS WATCH Prevention, The Best Treatment For Back Pain (NAPSA)-Eac- year, an h o. Prevention, Medication Key To Minimizing Misery 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 arc too many varieties to handle with one shot. To minimize your exposure to both illnesses, Matunis suggests avoiding prolonged contact with infected people, (NAPSA)-Ti- s giving-an- esti- mated percent of Americans experience back pain. Thats according to 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 result of bad personal health habits and personal risk factors such as smoking, excessive weight gain, lack of exercise, lack of flexibility and 15 to 45 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. Others suffer from constant, agonizing pain, making even the simplest movements difficult. Either way, both types prohibit people from completing normal daily activities. To reduce the risk of suffering from back pain, patients must understand what causes unnecessary 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 complet- ing daily tasks. Overall, the way you sit, twist, bend, lift things and even relax may ei- ther cause or prevent back pain. Tips for preventing or minimizing the occurrence of back pain include refraining Back pain can often be alleviated through osteopathic manipulative treatment. from excessive strenuous ac- forming heavy manual labor and participating in strenuous 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 back pain, a physician can determine if surgery, medication or other forms of treatment may solve the problem. Muscle relaxers or pain relievers may help to relieve the pain. In some cases, surgery might be needed to repair damaged muscle or tissue responsible for causing pain. 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-otreatment, 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 signal an injury or impaired function. To learn more about D.O.s and osteopathic medicine, visit the American Osteopathic Associations Web site at www.aoa-net.oror call n g toll-fre- Women's Health Trends Impatient Patients Seek Fast Relief Market Research Bureau 'Study Market & Media of congestion-Decon-gestant- Cough-Suppressan- s. ts -- If you have only one symptom lake a medication that treats just that symptom, say pharmacists. should use, these products for drug interactions and instruct you on the proper dosage, both of which are especially important for seniors and children. Contact your family doctor if symptoms persist or become severe. there are conflicting studies about their effectiveness. When in doubt, turn to your pharmacist for help in deciding which products you IPecaSaMc Odbddc treatment, the Madsen Dr. E.K. adverse interactions with medication you're already taking or conditions you may have, said Matunis. The next step is to make sure youre selecting medicine that 8 am - 9 pm 9 am - 6 pm Friday 9 am - noon Saturday sore throat, congestion and fever if you only have a sore 637-755- 1 throat. fol- lowing guidelines in determining what treatments to use: like Fever-Analgesi- Tylenol" (acetaminophen), Motrin (ibuprofen) and aspirin (never give aspirin to children). s Sore or lo- - QrflteB Gf? GE23ZD QM) throat-Gargle- 16 iewwwal fill Fuff Set symp- toms. SEJifilinSI1 Open 5 5 8 Monday-Thursda- y Special Price Doctor, Doctor, Give Me The Facts! t percent preferred a physician who gives them Seventy-eigh- the information they need to make decisions about various mediately. Among the key findings of the survey: Im Too Busy To 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 to the doctor they knew they needed to make. 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 them decide on an immediate course of action. I Want To Feel Better Now! Seventy-nin- e percent said it was important to have fast symptom relief. Thirty-si- x percent said it was very important to have access to products. y Monday-Thursda- treats only the symptoms that you have. You dont want to use a product that treats a Todays busy women prefer timesaving medicinal solutions and products that offer fast relief of doctors and to seek products which make them feel better im- said Matunis. Your pharmacist can review andor shorten colds, but key is to first read the label to see if there would be any (Dont youjust fed Better when your nails (oofyreat? uncomfortable medical 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. for dry, hacking coughs; expectorants for congested, wet coughs. Muscle aches and headaches Analgesics. Several prescription drugs can help shorten the length of a flu bout but only if taken w ithin a day or two of the first appearance of the symptoms. Zinc, echinacea and vitamin C are touted to help prevent cal over-the-count- er Matunis suggests the Newspaper ads have the highest retention value of any medium. Simmons fre- quently and not rubbing your eyes and nose. A cold virus can survive up to three hours on objects like doorknobs and tabletops that an infected 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 REAQERSHIPJFACTj (NAPSA)-Whil- e patience has been described as a virtue, a new 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-docto- r relationship. Modern living has put all kinds of pressures on women, said Wayne Sotile, Ph.D., who along with his wife Mary Sotile, M.A., has written Beat Stress Together. 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