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Eighty percent of adults have experienced at least one episode of acute back pain by the age of 50. Now for the good news: Guys can prevent acute back pain, if they take some simple safeguards.

Action Rx:

• Maintain a healthy weight.

• Don't smoke. Studies show smokers have more back pain than nonsmokers.

• When you have to lift or move anything, even light boxes or furniture, bend properly and lift only from the knees.

• Do regular exercise that stretches, soothes, and strengthens the back, such as yoga.

Resource
Visit the American Chronic Pain Association Web site, a great source for information on healing back pain.

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