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About chiropractic and its use in treating low-back pain  Provides a description, history, the benefits and side effects of chiropractic treatment as well as references, definitions, links to other sources, and a list of clinical trials specific to back pain. Source: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) From: International resource Back at work  Provides access to information about the causes of back pain, tips for preventing back injuries, and suggestions for working safely and staying healthy. Offers access to information about employers' responsibilities, and gives suggestions for recovering from back pain. Source: Workers' Compensation Board of BC (WCB) Back belts  Discusses the use of back belts by workers in order to protect themselves against back injury. Source: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) From: OSH answers Back injury prevention  Answers questions about back injuries related to manual materials handling tasks at work, for example, lifting heavy objects. Proposes various prevention strategies. Source: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) From: OSH answers Back safety/safe lifting  Lists videos on back safety that can be borrowed by Ontario residents. Includes ordering information. Source: Farm Safety Association (FSA) Back talk: an owner's manual for backs  Explains how the back works, provides tips for avoiding injury, and shows how to care for the back during recovery. Discusses proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury. Covers muscle strains, disc injuries, posture, safe bending and carrying, exercise, and tips for a healthy back. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Workers' Compensation Board of BC (WCB) Back to basics: a guide to back injury prevention and recovery  Explains how the back works and what causes back pain. Shows how to prevent injury and maintain good back health. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Workers' Compensation Board of Alberta Canadian Chiropractic Association  Represents chiropractors in Canada, promotes the benefits of chiropractic, and conducts research. Website includes answers to common questions on chiropractic, tips on avoiding back injury, research bulletins, and information on the licensing and regulation of chiropractors in Canada. Source: Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA) Chronic back injury  Discusses chronic back injuries, including anatomy of a normal back, common causes of low back pain, and good body mechanics. Source: The Arthritis Society (TAS) From: Types of arthritis Don't make a mountain out of a backpack  Outlines the hazards of children carrying too much weight on their backs. Gives tips for avoiding any back injury as a result of carrying a backpack. Source: Hospital for Sick Children (HSC) From: Kid's health
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