The human body is designed by many years of evolution for a lifetime of walking upright, making the human skeleton practically unique in the animal kingdom. Millions of years ago, our early ancestors adopted a running and hunting lifestyle, and this called for an upright body that included an S-shaped spine, arched feet, longer legs, and an upright pelvis. This gives humanity many natural advantages, but this also puts a lot of wear and tear on the body. Even today, many millions of people suffer from chronic pain around the world, and chronic pain ranks second among reasons why Americans …
Dealing With Chronic Pain in the Back or Joints
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