80% of all Americans will face back pain in their lifetime. I have heard this number many times and yet there seems to be no good treatment to stop back pain. There are many gadgets such as back braces, special chairs, strength training exercises, and even cars that come with lumbar support to ... Views: 716
According to the Food and Drug Administration, since the year 2000, the number of joint replacement surgeries performed each year has been on the rise. In 2001, 165,000 hip joints and 326,000 knees were replaced in the United States alone.
Renaissance Orthopedics reports:
Between the years ... Views: 1693
Are headaches getting in the way of you living your life? Are you waking up with headaches several mornings a week? Do your headaches come at the end of the day?
For many people, pain relievers have become a way of life. But what if you could kill the headaches forever?
Headaches are caused by ... Views: 2645
#1 The Longer you hold the stretch, the better- Traditionally most people who stretch will hold a stretch for 20-30 seconds. Why do they do this? They were taught by a professional, or friend, who said by holding this stretch for 20-30 seconds you will thoroughly stretch the muscle. I used to ... Views: 6078
Many Americans suffer with pain in their feet, especiilay their heels. We go to doctors looking for relief. Unfortuntely you usually get some othotics, a heel lift, medications, or an injection of cortizone. The problem is everyone goes to the site of the pain. I know it makes logical sense, but ... Views: 3009
Are you suffering with a pain in your arm just below your elbow? Do you text message during your day? Are you on the computer all day?
You could be suffering from Blackberry syndrome. Let me explain. From your elbow to the tips of your fingers there are 26 muscles that allow your hand to make ... Views: 4879
Low back pain is the #1 reason for doctor visits in America. Did you know that according the Journal of the AMA that most back surgeries are deemed a failure. Not a very high success rate. Most low back pain comes from the muscles in your hips, not your back. Chiropractic may not help because, ... Views: 17990
Many times in my practice I hear clients describe the constant and chronic pain they endure everyday, then it is usually follwed by "Oh well, I guess at my age what can you expect." How sad! We spend more money in America on healthcare, or should I say sick care than anyone in the world. Why is ... Views: 1632