The Week's Feature Article Relieving Back Pain: Heat Is Neat The application of heat and cold are used by health care providers and patients alike as a means of treating various conditions, including inflammation and back pain. Hot and cold treatments can range from the simple (such as ice packs and hot towels) to the relatively complex (such as infrared heat lamps and ice massage). In a recent study, researchers conducted a review of nine previously published studies that examined the effectiveness of heat or cold treatments for low back pain. A total of 1,117 patients participated in the trials, with various forms of heat and cold therapies used for different lengths of time. Analysis of the trials showed that application of heat was effective in treating back pain. In two trials of people with acute and subacute low back pain,... Click here to view the full article Health & Home Updates Blood Donars Can Donate Every 56 Days   - About Wellness Most Don't Use Enough Sunscreen   - Dermatology Crash Dieting Triggers Hunger   - Diet & Weight Loss Hoarse Throat Cancer Waring Sign   - Ears , Nose & Throat Calcium, Vitamin D Needed by Women   - Eating Smart Local Weather Local Maps Yellow Pages TV Listings Movies Tickets Sigmund Miller, DC - Editor, presently serving thousands of families throughout Flemington, Lambertville, Clinton, Raritan, Frenchtown and surrounding communities, is proud to offer Hunterdon Health & Home 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. Hunterdon Health & Home 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. Hunterdon Health & Home 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. Hunterdon Health & Home 3 Tullamore Ct. Ringoes, New Jersey 08551 www.millerfamilychiropractic.com Sigmund Miller, DC - Editor E-Mail: info@millerfamilyhealth.org Phone: 908.237.2727 Fax: 908.237.2727 Published by Healthy Practices, Inc.     © 2001-2003 Healthy Practices, Inc. All rights reserved.