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   <title>Lower Back Pain Blog | Back Pain News and Research</title>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:38:06 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Thank You for Getting in Touch</title>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:00:03 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Contact Form for Lower Back Pain Toolkit</title>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:47:57 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Back Knobber and Other Back Pain Massage Tools</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/back-knobber.html</link>
    <description>The back knobber is very simple, it allows you to apply pressure to trigger points and areas of muscle tension in your back that would normally be very difficult to reach.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:00:16 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Low Back Pain Relief | Treatment for Back Pain</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/back-pain-relief.html</link>
    <description>Information about treatments, techniques and products for low back pain relief. Find out about the different types of treatment for back pain and see what the research says about which ones really help.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:53:56 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Pregnancy Back Pain | Lower Back Pain During Pregnancy</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/pregnancy-back-pain.html</link>
    <description>As many as 50 percent of pregnant women get back pain. Pregnancy back pain problems can be avoided and this illustrated section explains why women get back pain and how to manage it.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:39:41 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Cause of Lower Back Pain | Lower Back Pain Causes</title>
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    <description>There are many types of problems that can be the cause of lower back pain symptoms. Luckily, the most common causes are not serious. Guidelines recommend that lower back pain is grouped into one of three main categories. This page outlines them and links to pages with more detail</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:55:28 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Lower Back Pain Symptoms</title>
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    <description>Lower back pain symptoms can be felt in the low back but also in the hips and legs.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:46:06 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Burning Back Pain | An Unpleasant Symptom of Lower Back Pain</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/burning-back-pain.html</link>
    <description>Burning back pain is a common description used  to describe lower back pain symptoms. There is no single problem that leads to feelings of burning back pain, many different things can cause this symptom.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:03:37 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Lower back pain  right side &amp;ndash; one of the most common lower back pain symptoms</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/lower-back-pain-right-side.html</link>
    <description>Several different problems can cause lower back pain on the right side. Read about the most common causes of this troublesome lower back pain symptom.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:26:40 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>The Human Spine | Back Anatomy</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/human-spine.html</link>
    <description>Many people think that the human spine is weak or vulnerable.Look closely at the spine and see how tough it is and how well designed it is to do its job.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:28:33 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Exercises for Lower Back Pain - Back Strengthening Exercises - Core Stability</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/exercises-for-lower-back-pain.html</link>
    <description>A illustrated guide to exercises for lower back pain that will show you some core stability exercises.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:27:20 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Lower Abdominal Muscles - Transversus Abdominis - its role in treatment for Lower Back Pain</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/lower-abdominal-muscles.html</link>
    <description>Transversus Abdominis is one of the lower abdominal muscles that play an important role in treatment for lower back pain. It is a large corset like abdominal wall muscle that wraps around the trunk attaching to the pelvis, lower back and ribs.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:25:43 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Transversus Abdominis - Abdominal Wall Muscles in Treatment for Lower Back Pain</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/transversus-abdominis.html</link>
    <description>The transversus abdominis muscle -also known as the transversus abdominus- has been in the headlines over the last few years because of its role as a core stability abdominal wall muscle in the treatment for lower back pain.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:24:33 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Back Pain Action Guide - Step by Step Back Pain Management</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/back-pain-action-guide.html</link>
    <description>The Back Pain Action Guide gives step-by-step advice and helps you design your own action plan to  manage your lower back pain.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:04:12 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Lower Back Pain | The Biopsychosocial Model and Why Your Mind Is So Important</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/pain.html</link>
    <description>To understand lower back pain you need to know a little about the theory of what causes pain. Find out about up to date thinking and how your thoughts influence how you feel.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:10:23 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Back Pain in Early Pregnancy</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/back-pain-early-pregnancy.html</link>
    <description>Back pain early pregnancy is common. Pregnancy causes a change in hormone levels. Iin particular a hormone called relaxin is released.This affects your ligaments and can lead to back pain.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:34:49 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Pregnancy and Back Pain - Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction</title>
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    <description>Pregnancy and back pain go hand in hand, up to 50 percent of pregnant women will develop back or sacroiliac joint pain. Read some tips on how to avoid getting sacroiliac joint problems.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:32:10 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Back Pain in Pregnancy | Lower Back Pain and Pregnancy</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/back-pain-in-pregnancy.html</link>
    <description>Pelvic and back pain in pregnancy are very common problems. Read an  outline of some of the common causes for this type of problem.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:30:25 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Lower Back Pain in Pregnancy</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/Lower-back-pain-in-pregnancy.html</link>
    <description>A new study published in Nature sheds some new light on lower back pain in pregnancy by studying the evolution of the human spine.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:25:06 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Importance of Physical Fitness | Benefits of Physical Fitness in Lower Back Pain</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/physical-fitness.html</link>
    <description>The importance of  physical fitness for managing lower back pain. Physical fitness may help you prevent and recover from lower back pain.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:14:52 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Lower Back Pain Treatment | Treating Lower Back Pain</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/Lower-back-pain-Treatment.html</link>
    <description>Lower back pain treatment varies according to how long you have had the symptoms. Written by a physiotherapist this section contains current information on the latest NICE guidelines for lower treating lower back pain.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:45:17 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Lumbar Spine MRI | Should You Have One</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/lumbar-spine-mri.html</link>
    <description>Lumbar spine MRI is often offered to people with lower back pain but recently published guidelines suggest that it is not always needed. Find out when it is a good idea to get further tests.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:44:06 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Treating Lower Back Pain | What Doesn&#39;t Work</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/treating-lower-back-pain.html</link>
    <description>Not all back pain treatments work. Find out which ones to avoid when treating lower back pain.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:40:50 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Treatment for Lower Back Pain | Recommended Treatments</title>
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    <description>The types of  treatment for lower back pain that are most likely to help</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:37:12 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Best treatment for back pain | NICE Guidelines</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/treatment-for-back-pain.html</link>
    <description>What the experts think about the best treatment for back pain and what should be avoided</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:33:04 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Pain Symptoms and Faith</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/pain-symptoms.html</link>
    <description>Does having faith reduce your back pain symptoms. A recent study tried to find out.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:17:15 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Will A  Back Pain Injection Work</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/back-pain-injection.html</link>
    <description>A back pain injection is often offered to people with longstanding back pain, but does it help.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:14:39 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Epidural Steroid Injections</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/epidural-steroid-injections.html</link>
    <description>Epidural steroid injections are commonly offered to people suffering with lower back pain. This study looked at whether they reduced the need for spinal surgery.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:57:39 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Sciatic Back Pain</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/sciatic-back-pain.html</link>
    <description>This is my 6th week with sciatica. It is caused by a massive left paracentral disc extrusion on L5/S1 (there are also degenerative changes there), and</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:11:35 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Muscle Imbalance </title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/muscle-imbalance.html</link>
    <description>I have been suffering from gradually worsening sciatica symptoms; I have tried physiotherapy,acupuncture,osteopathy and so far I have had no</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:55:51 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Treatment of Sciatica</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/treatment-of-sciatica.html</link>
    <description>There are many conflicting ideas on the treatment of sciatica and it can get very confusing if you have this problem. See some readers suggestions here.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:48:48 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Correct Posture | Posture Exercises | Posture Support</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/importance-of-posture.html</link>
    <description>Dont underestimate the importance of posture - stooped posture or sustained poor positions can lead to lower back pain. It is such a simple thing to change and it can make a huge difference to the way you feel.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:58:44 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Posture Exercises using the Alexander Technique</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/posture-exercises.html</link>
    <description>A recent study looked to see if posture exercises using the Alexander Technique were helpful for people with chronic lower back pain.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:54:34 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Lordosis</title>
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    <description>Lordosis is a term used to describe a curve in your spine - it is not a disease or spinal problem.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:36:56 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Spinal Cord Anatomy</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/spinal-cord-anatomy.html</link>
    <description>An illustrated review of spinal cord anatomy and its importance in lower back pain.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:26:25 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Lower Back Pain and Sciatica | Causes and Symptoms of Sciatica</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/lower-back-pain-sciatica.html</link>
    <description>Lower back pain sciatica is a common problem.Although only 5 percent of people with back pain have sciatica it can be very severe and disabling. Read all about the symptoms, causes and treatment of sciatica.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:58:58 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Herniated Spinal Disc</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/herniated-spinal-disc.html</link>
    <description>A herniated spinal disc is caused when the central contents of the disc escape out of the disc. It is important to know there is a difference between a disc bulge and a disc prolapse.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:57:09 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Pinched Sciatic Nerve Symptoms</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/pinched-sciatic-nerve-symptoms.html</link>
    <description>Pinched sciatic nerve symptoms often include pain, weakness and altered feelings in the legs but not always back pain.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:55:11 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>McKenzie Exercise Program</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/mckenzie-exercise-program.html</link>
    <description>The McKenzie exercise program involves identifying certain sub-groups of patients with lower back pain and prescribing exercises based upon those findings.But does it work?</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:13:36 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Exercise for Sciatica</title>
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    <description>This exercise for sciatica may be helpful in the early stages. See an illustration of this exercise.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:12:51 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Sciatica and Physical Therapy</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/sciatica-and-physical-therapy.html</link>
    <description>If you have sciatica and physical therapy is recommended this is what you can expect.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:12:18 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Is Back Pain Kidney Related</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/back-pain-kidney.html</link>
    <description>If you have lower back pain kidney problems may indeed be causing it.This page outlines the differences and what to look out for.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:19:01 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Left Side Back Pain - What are the Causes</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/left-side-back-pain.html</link>
    <description>If you have left side back pain you may have non-specific lower back pain.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:47:01 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Lower Back Exercise - Strengthening Exercises for Core Stability</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/lower-back-exercise.html</link>
    <description>Lower back exercise suggestions to help you strengthen core stability training.Illustrated with clear diagrams and containing step by step instructions.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:55:25 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Low Back Exercise - Strengthening Exercises for &#39;Core&#39; Stability</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/low-back-exercise.html</link>
    <description>An illustrated guide containing a low back exercise for core stability training  to improve muscle control in  lower back pain.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:53:19 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Core Stabilization Exercises</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/core-stabilization.html</link>
    <description>An illustrated core stabilization exercise to improve the strength of the trunk muscles.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:44:49 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Core Stability Training Exercises</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/core-stability-training.html</link>
    <description>Finding a neutral spine position is important when you are practicing core stability training.This exercise shows you how to do that in kneeling.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:44:07 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Core Stability Exercises for Lower Back Pian | Core Stabilization Exercises</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/core-stability-exercises.html</link>
    <description>These illustrated core stability exercises get you used to finding the mid point or neutral point between a fully arched back and a fully flattened one.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:42:38 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Treatments to Relieve Back Pain</title>
    <link>http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/relieve-back-pain.html</link>
    <description>With more treatments and tests developed to relieve back pain over the last 10 years you would expect our care of back pain to be better than it used to be. A new study casts doubt.</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:58:58 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Lower Back Pain and Exercise</title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:07:23 GMT</pubDate>
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