Help mange your pain with food. Broccoli provides an antioxidant that fights inflammation by reducing your levels of cytokines and NF-kB, which drive inflammation.

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Try sleeping on your side with a pillow between your knees or switch to your back with a pillow under your knees to relieve the pain that's keep you up at night.

Exercise can help to improve lower back pain if you're aware of the proper movements. DO: Partial crunches DON'T: Sit ups

Keep cool - we're here to help manage your lower back pain. It's best to ice your pain in the first 24 to 48 hours after an injury because it reduces inflammation. Heat will only make the pain worse at this point. Heat actually inflames the inflammatory processes. After 48 hours, you may switch to a heating pad.

Reducing inflammation the delicious way 🌱 The ginger, berries, and hibiscus in this smoothie are all anti inflammatory foods.

We see many patients with Vitamin D deficiencies during the winter months. Part of the reason we tend to feel slower and sadder during the winter is reduced exposure to sunlight, which lowers vitamin D levels and overall energy. Be sure to get in all your daily vitamins and supplements.

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If you're sitting at a desk all day you'll want to consider this - using an exercise ball in replace of an office chair helps to promote good posture without back support. It'll also require more active use of your muscles to balance yourself. If you have an injured back, we advise you to consult your doctor prior to using this alternative. #TuesdayTips

If you're suffering from pain, you'll want to start adding ginger to your diet. Ginger can be beneficial in reducing inflammation relieving muscle pain and arthritis. Try this Roasted Winter Vegetables with a Maple-Ginger Glaze recipe: http://ow.ly/gBOA30hSYQt

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At the Pain Clinic of Michigan, Dr. V. performs a minimally-invasive procedure to diagnose and treat neck or back pain called a Medial Branch Block. This procedure can determine whether a facet joint, which connects the bones of your spine providing support as you move, is the source of your pain. Your medical branch nerves are located next to the facet joints and transmit pain signals from these joints to your brain. Call today to book your consultation —> 586.977.7246