The Week's Feature Article 16% of Adults Have Back Pain LA GRANGE, Ill., Nov. 9 (UPI) -- About one in six U.S. adults suffer from chronic back pain and experienced pain every day last month, the Illinois-based North American Spine Society said. The non-profit medical group dedicated to spine care surveyed 1,014 adults who had back pain about the condition of their backs over the last 30 days. Sixty-four percent of women and 50 percent of men had experienced back pain. Nearly one-third reported difficultly lying in bed, 22 percent said it was uncomfortable to drive, and 18 percent said back pain had decreased sexual activity. More than a quarter of respondents said back pain made it too difficult to engage in vigorous physical exercise and 32 percent were unable to lift heavy objects. More than a quarter blamed... Click here to view the full article Health & Home Updates Are Kids Just Too Busy?   - Pediatrics, Kids, etc. Adolescent Activities Predict Behavior   - Teenage Lifestyle Teenage Smoking Predictors are Researched   - Teenage Lifestyle Alternative Healthcare for Kids   - Pediatrics, Kids, etc. And the Winner is - Chiropractic   - Chiropractic Local Weather Local Maps Yellow Pages TV Listings Movies Tickets Mark Zientek, D.C., presently serving thousands of families throughout Rahway, Linden, Clark and Colonia, New Jersey, is proud to offer St. Georges Health Online online magazine as a free community service. Among our many eMagazine features, including 1500 articles catalogued under 50 health and home departments, you can subscribe free to our newsletter emailed twice-monthly containing late-breaking news to improve quality of life and to assist neighbors with making better decisions relating to health and home. Information is concise, useful, easy-to-understand and, most importantly, fun and entertaining. St. Georges Health Online invites local healthcare and business professionals, and local companies to become department advisors, sponsors and to contribute articles relating to areas of expertise. For more information, email Dr. Sigmund Miller, senior editor at sig@healthypractices.com. St. Georges Health Online information is for educational purposes only and is not an attempt to replace the need to seek advice from health or business professionals. We strongly encourage users to consult with a professional for advice and answers to questions regarding issues relating to health and home. St. Georges Health Online 1082 St. Georges Ave. Rahway, NJ 07065 www.drschoice-nj.com Mark Zientek, D.C. E-Mail: info@stgeorgeshealth.org Phone: (732) 388-4344 Fax: (732) 388-4380 Published by Healthy Practices, Inc.     © 2001-2003 Healthy Practices, Inc. All rights reserved.