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The Latest Back Pain Relief Strategies Learn how to fight osteopenia and osteoporosis

Simeon Margolis, MD, PhD
Professor of Medicine and Biological Chemistry
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Medical Editor, The Johns Hopkins White Papers

Dear Health Alerts Reader, It's the price we pay for evolution. A lifetime of walking, standing, lifting, and twisting causes significant back pain in 80% of all adults. In fact, this pain sends more people to the doctor than any complaint except upper respiratory symptoms. And, as our population continues to age, osteoporosis becomes an increasingly widespread problem. In this White Paper report, the Johns Hopkins experts tackle back sprains, strains, and spasms; disk herniation; degenerative changes in the disks and spine; spinal stenosis; and osteoporosis, a common cause of spine and hip fractures. You will explore the causes and diagnostic techniques, learn about preventive steps that can spare you from considerable pain, and examine the latest treatments, including drug and surgical options. Read on to find out how to get your copy. The 2009 Johns Hopkins Back Pain and Osteoporosis White Paper The expertise you need in the layman's language you can understand and use. The 2009 Johns Hopkins Back Pain and Osteoporosis White Paper is available for you right now, so you can access the expertise of America's #1 Best Hospital as you look for answers to your most important health questions. Thanks to this special offer, you can get The 2009 Johns Hopkins Back Pain and Osteoporosis White Paper now for only $19.95. It comes complete with a money-back guarantee if you are not fully satisfied for any reason. The 2009 Johns Hopkins Back Pain and Osteoporosis White Paper gives you news you can use every day, distilling complex medical research and scientific breakthroughs into to clear, plain English, and practical advice you can start acting on right away in your quest for better back pain relief. Or to help prevent osteopenia and osteoporosis, before they limit your mobility and diminish your quality of life. In The 2009 Johns Hopkins Back Pain and Osteoporosis White Paper, Johns Hopkins' specialists outline the many different causes of back pain: sprains strains spasms disk herniation degenerative changes in the disks and spine due to aging spinal stenosis Learn the causes of these conditions, plus the tests used to diagnose back pain, and preventive steps you can take to spare yourself considerable neck and back pain. You'll also discover the latest news on the most effective treatments for back and neck pain, including the latest pain medications. Your White Paper will also include details on your best surgical options if less invasive treatment options aren't giving you the kind of back pain relief you need. In the second section of The 2009 Johns Hopkins Back Pain and Osteoporosis White Paper, you'll get a thorough overview of osteopenia and osteoporosis, a common cause of hip and spine fractures. You'll also discover the best strategies for preventing osteopenia and osteoporosis, current tests and treatment options, and the newest drugs available to deal with osteoporosis, including the latest information on the once-a-year pill for osteoporosis. PREVIEW IT NOW...and this is just some of what you'll read: Find out whether you really need treatment for your osteopenia. Over-the-counter painkillers: The best ways to protect against the risks. The latest findings on the link between alendronate and heart disease. How to get enough calcium if you don't eat dairy. Seeking help for neck pain: The symptoms that warrant immediate attention. Back pain? A yoga retreat could help. Lower back supports: What they can and can't do. Do soy-enriched foods help ward off osteoporosis? Repeat bone density testing: Is once every five years enough? The 2009 Johns Hopkins Back Pain and Osteoporosis White Paper is designed to help you ensure the best outcome. Use what you learn to help you: Recognize and respond to symptoms and changes as they occur. Communicate effectively with your doctor, ask informed questions, and understand the answers. Make the right decisions, based on an understanding of the newest drugs, the latest surgical techniques, the most promising research. Take control over your condition and act from knowledge, rather than fear. In Back Pain and Osteoporosis 2009, you'll also learn: When Back Pain Leads to Depression: Ways to free yourself from the psychological consequences of chronic back pain (pages 10-11) Special Feature: Imaging Studies for Low Back Pain: Why most guidelines recommend limiting their use. (pages 18-19) Using Over-the-Counter Pain Medications: Reduce your risk of serious side effects (pages 26-27) Osteoporosis: Not Just a Woman’s Disease: Why men, too, should be concerned about their bone health (pages 50-51) Mildly Thinning Bones: To Treat or Not To Treat? New computer program can help answer this question. (page 56) Smart, Proven Strategies for Preventing Falls: Keep active, take your vitamins, and other easy-to-implement tips. (page 74) PLUS, we've updated our popular "Ask the Doctor" coloumn with new questions to help you find the best treatments for your back pain and osteoporosis. Direct to you from the medical center ranked #1 of America's Best Hospitals It's no surprise that the annual U.S. News and World Report "Best Hospital" ratings have held Johns Hopkins in the #1 spot for 19 consecutive years. Johns Hopkins stands at the forefront of modern medicine, leading the nation in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the diseases that undermine healthy living and longevity. Each of the 2009 White Papers has been prepared for your use by some of the most respected medical specialists in the field, and extends Hopkins mission to educate in order to prevent and eradicate disease. Look to all of The Johns Hopkins White Papers for: A thorough overview of the condition, its causes, and symptoms... Treatment options, with a Johns Hopkins recommendation on each... Groundbreaking new research and a review of the latest studies that have taken place in the last year... Drugs used to treat the condition, with precautions on avoiding harmful side effects... A glossary of medical terms you need to understand... Leading hospitals and medical centers that specialize in the disorder Health information organizations, support groups ...and much more. In your information-packed Johns Hopkins White Paper, you'll get timely information, backed by Johns Hopkins resources and expertise. Each Johns Hopkins White Paper gives you timely information, backed by Johns Hopkins resources and expertise. But that's not all. Order now, and you'll also receive a FREE Special Report: Back Pain and Osteoporosis Special Report: Oh, My Aching Back! Pain-free daily living: Healing with Hydrotherapy Exercising in water can allow a more vigorous workout without the risk of falls. A Johns Hopkins physical therapist helps you get started with simple, illustrated exercises to strengthen specific areas of the back. Understanding the Scans Explore the arsenal of imaging techniques (X-ray, CT scan, MRI, bone scan) that are used to diagnose the cause of back pain. Eat Right to Slow Bone Loss Nutritionists show you the most effective ways to get the extra calcium, vitamin D and magnesium your body needs to stave off osteoporosis. Top 20 Non-Dairy Calcium Sources How can you get enough calcium to prevent osteoporosis if you don't eat dairy? Look here first if you are lactose intolerant, follow a vegan diet, or just don't like dairy products. Injectible Pain Relief Find out what kind of pain relief you can, and can't, achieve with a shot of corticosteroids or anesthetics, as well as trigger point injections and Botox. 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A card will be sent to you in advance and if you wish to examine the next year's Johns Hopkins White Paper, do nothing and it will arrive automatically with an invoice. If you don't wish to see the new White Paper, simply return the card within 30 days. You may notify us at any time if you don't want to continue in the program. As I said, your complete satisfaction is fully guaranteed. This urgent information belongs in your hands without another minute’s delay. To your healthy future, Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. Professor of Medicine and Biological Chemistry Johns Hopkins Medicine P.S. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. If you aren't completely satisfied with your White Paper, simply return it to us. Don't miss this risk-FREE opportunity to take charge of your health. Click the button below and we'll send you a preview of the Johns Hopkins White Paper: Back Pain and Osteoporosis and pay by credit card and get your FREE Special Report. PREVIEW IT NOW -- RISK FREE! 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