WorkStar Injury Recovery Center - Auto, Sports and Work Comp Doctors

On Thursday January 5th, 2012, representatives from WorkStar Injury Recovery center visited the Hawaii Foodbank and met with Food Drive Manager Kim Bartenstein. As part of the Annual Food Drive, WorkStar employees and patients contributed over 300 pounds of canned goods to the Hawaii Foodbank this year. Almost doubling last years donation!

WorkStar is proud to help such a great organization give back to the community. Catherine Bannister and Kristina Everline of WorkStar spearheaded the effort.

Underinsured Adults Rose From 16 Million To 29 Million In 7 Years

The number of adults whose health insurance was inadequate rose 80% from 2003 to 2010, according to a report by the Commonwealth Fund published in the journal Health Affairs. They added that the Affordable Care Act aims to bring down this number by 70%.

Eating a healthy, balanced diet provides nutrients to your body. These nutrients give you energy and keep your heart beating, your brain active, and your muscles working.

Nutrients also help build and strengthen bones, muscles, and tendons and also regulate body processes, such as blood pressure.

Experiencing Low Back Pain

Your lower back bears the bulk of your body's weight. That's why it's the most usual spot in the back to hurt. Feeling stiffness, stabbing pains, tingling, or dull aches there? You're not alone. Lower back pain is the second most common reason for seeing a doctor. (The first is for colds and the flu.) Low back pain is common because so many actions can cause it.