November 2005
IT�S
TIME TO BRACE YOURSELF -LITERALLY Back braces are growing in popularity as a way to alleviate the pain and stress of a range of back problems. Today�s braces are light weight and flexible, designed to allow movement while relieving the pressure on spinal disks that are often the source of lower-back pain. Growing disillusionment with surgery and other treatments for back pain have lead to a resurgence of interest in back braces. Surgery might work quite well for some patients with severe cases, but for the general sufferer, less-invasive options such as a back brace could provide the answer. Back braces can provide relief from crippling pain, allowing sufferers to return to work and family duties. Patients with back braces can also begin their physical therapy regimen and other muscle-strengthing exercises. Simple abdominal exercises and stretches can often alleviate back pain, as well. Doctors laud the back brace for its ability to disrupt the psychological cycle of back pain, which often leads to depression and inactivity. Depression and inactivity, in turn, inflame the back problem. The back brace acts as both a physical and psychological �leg up,� a building block that physicians hope will relieve patients� pain and help them develop a solid exercise routine. IMPORTANT DATES
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THREE
GOOD REASONS TO USE THE PBA WEBSITE
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The PBA website features a form members may use to submit their questions
about the Uniform Construction features a wealth of material on the code,
members. Choose Uniform Construction Code from the members menu at the
left. 3. Connect to your favorite online stores through the PBA Mall (new) and show your support for your statewide association. While you pay the same price as you normally would when shopping at thise online stores, linking through the PBA Mall provides the association a small commission that helps offset the costs of maintaining the web site and providing other member services. The link to the PBA Mall appears in the PBA web site's main menu that appears on all pages. Here is the index Apparel, Baby, Books, Computers, Electronics, Flowers & Gifts, Food & Beverages, Health & Beauty, Hobbies & Collectibles, Home & Garden, Music, Videos & DVD's, Office Supplies, Pets, Sports & Outdoors, Toys & Games and Travel & Luggage, Consider Using the mall for your shopping, and encourage others to also.
THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP WILL HELP ELECT NEW HBAA OFFICERS AT THIS MONTH�S NOVEMBER GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON MONDAY NOVEMBER 7th -I WILL SEE YOU THERE
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