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  • The Lowdown On Acetaminophen And Ibuprofen

    The Lowdown On Acetaminophen And Ibuprofen

    Acetaminophen (Tylenol®) and ibuprofen (Advil®) are popular over-the-counter pain relievers—but they each have distinct strengths, advantages, and risks. We compare the benefits and disadvantages of these medications to help …

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  • In The News: Summit’s Honduras Health Initiative

    In The News: Summit’s Honduras Health Initiative

    At Summit Orthopedics, we support a global definition of community service. This month, the January issue of Saint Paul Magazine showcases the Holy Family Surgery Center in Honduras, founded …

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  • What Is A Bulging Disc?

    What Is A Bulging Disc?

    At least 90 percent of people over the age of 30 have at least one episode of back pain, and most of this pain is the result of a …

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  • What Is Spinal Stenosis?

    What Is Spinal Stenosis?

    Most back pain can be traced back to a problem with a disc in the spine. Disc issues fall into three common conditions: spinal stenosis, disc bulges, and disc …

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  • Limit Bed Rest For Back Pain

    Limit Bed Rest For Back Pain

    Four out of five Americans will experience back pain. Although bed rest was once considered a critical part of back pain recovery, you may be surprised to learn that …

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  • Proper Lifting Techniques Protect Your Spine

    Proper Lifting Techniques Protect Your Spine

    Preventative measures may not be able to ward off back pain completely, but knowing proper lifting techniques can certainly protect you from an avoidable back injury. We’ve got tips …

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  • Don’t “T. Rex” At Your Desk

    Don’t “T. Rex” At Your Desk

    Preventing poor posture is always better than treating the medical conditions that can be triggered by poor posture over time. The path to prevention may be easier than you …

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  • Walking To Better Spine Health

    Walking To Better Spine Health

    Walking delivers a number of health benefits, a better-conditioned spine among them. We explain how walking supports spine health, with guidelines to help you incorporate walking into your weekly …

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  • Ask Dr. Warner: When Does My Child Need Stitches?

    Ask Dr. Warner: When Does My Child Need Stitches?

    Bumps, bruises, and cuts may go hand in hand with healthy active youngsters, but no parents want to see their children injured. If an injury results in a cut, …

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