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- Can Chocolate Cure Back Pain? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Andrew HunterI was having a conversation with my girlfriend this morning and she wanted to know if chocolate can cure back pain. At first I thought that this was a really stupid question, and just a desperate excuse to each chocolate. But let’s take a look at some facts. First though, I want you to ...
Views: 4175(1 vote) - 5 Strange and Rare Causes for Back Pain - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Andrew HunterMuscle imbalances and herniated or bulging discs cause most cases of back pain or Sciatica. But what if you don’t suffer from either of these problems? There are some other unusual causes to back pain. Here I’m going to share 5 less common things that could be causing your back ...
Views: 3973 - Is Your Job Causing Your Sciatica? The Truth May Shock You - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Andrew HunterA lot of us work in an office or at a desk for 8 hours a day. We sit in front of computers and do our job. But can this sort of lifestyle actually cause your sciatica? And more importantly, what can you do about it without getting a new job? If you don’t already know, sciatica is caused ...
Views: 3925(1 vote) - Pain between the shoulder blades - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Raphael RettnerPain between the shoulder blades or thoracic pain is often caused by a reaction to stress. When stress occurs, we learned as children to hold our breath, so it didn’t have to hurt so much. This can cause several reactions in the body. In order to slow down breathing we tighten our diaphragm ...
Views: 3920 - Best Pain Relief Cream Reviews! - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2012 from Michael OforiBest Pain Relief Cream Reviews – Review! There are millions of people worldwide who live daily with chronic pain. In America alone, it is estimated that close to 75million people live with chronic pain. And for all these people, getting through the day without the aches and pains is a major ...
Views: 3907 - Do Inversion Therapy Tables Relieve Back Pain? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from OneTouch MassageIf you suffer from chronic back pain, you're not alone. Millions of adults in the U.S. suffer from it every day. The search for a natural form of relief has led many of these sufferers to turn to gravity inversion therapy for help. This popular treatment involves the reversal of gravitational ...
Views: 3829(2 votes) - ***Stretching – Is it causing you long term damage? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2011 from Steve LockhartFor as long as I can remember people have been told to stretch as a warm up or warm down to prevent injuries and for just as long physiotherapists have been using stretching, along with exercises, as the basis for their treatment of painful conditions. Everyone has jumped on the band wagon from ...
Views: 3751(2 votes) - Definition: Back Pain - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteBack pain (also known "dorsalgia") is pain felt in the back that may originate from the muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the spine. The pain may be have a sudden onset or it can be a chronic pain, it can be felt constantly or intermittently, stay in one place or refer or ...
Views: 3672 - 5 Tips to Using Orthopedic Pillow - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Dan DelaneyIf you are bothered by neck pain problems, then an orthopedic pillow is one of the simple products that can be a big help. An orthopedic pillow is a wise investment only if you know how to make use of them properly. Remember that this special pillow is offered in a variety of types, each ...
Views: 3655 - Computers make you fat - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from amy lewisWhat? You can't eat a computer! How can it make you fat?! You sit in front of it most of the day at work,if you work in an office,and then you sit in front of it at home to play games,make extra money,or just unwind. Which means you don't MOVE!You sit hunched over causing back pain and neck ...
Views: 3646(1 vote) - Integrative Neurosomatic Therapy (INT), What is it? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Israel SanchezBeing involved in an innovative field is both rewarding and overwhelming at times. I’m referring to Integrative Neurosomatic Therapy or INT, which is the core of my pain-therapy practice on my home Bainbridge Island. I have confidence in what my teachers taught me and my success validates their ...
Views: 3646(1 vote) - Advantages & disadvantages of chiropractic care - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Balfour MorrisThe term chiropractors refer a profession that is related to the healthcare & is recommended for the non-surgical methods of disorders of the brain & the nervous system & is sometimes associated with the musculoskeletal system. These chiropractors make a complete & detailed observation on the ...
Views: 3613 - Could You Have Spinal Stenosis? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from David StevensAs we age, our bodies go through many changes associated with aging. We often find that we are unable to do the things that we could do even just 10 years ago. It is normal as we get older to not be as strong or agile as we used to be. We may not walk as steady as when we were younger, or we ...
Views: 3552(1 vote) - Healing Copper Bracelets: Fact or Fiction? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Patricia MoynihanYou want to wear a copper bracelet to help alleviate the pain of arthritis? How silly is THAT? It’s almost as silly as chewing willow tree bark to alleviate the pain of headaches! Both remedies have been around for millennia. We now use artificial tree bark in aspirin but we still wear pure ...
Views: 3473(3 votes) - Stress Creates Neck And Shoulder Pain - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Stacy WishnerLately I’ve seen patients with a lot of muscle tension in their neck and shoulders. Their shoulders are hunched up under their ears, and their necks so stiff they can barely move them. Severe neck and shoulder stiffness and pain may require physical therapy to alleviate symptoms, but I’d like to ...
Views: 3442(1 vote) - Does your BODY need a TUNE-UP??? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Patricia AranaAnnouncing a new experience like none other that will get you connected to your body like never before! Whether it's a personal experience or heresy, whether it was a good experience or a bad one, it's time you defied any speculations you may have had about massage. At Taylor Made Massage, ...
Views: 3421(2 votes) - What Can Be Done to Relieve SI Joint Pain? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Andrew HunterThe sacroiliac joint (or SI joint) connects the base of the spine with the pelvis. Not surprisingly, the sacroiliac joint rests between the sacrum (S1 - S5 vertebrae) and the ilia bones (hips). The SI joint helps to protect your pelvis from fracture or damage due to the stress and torsion that ...
Views: 3412(1 vote) - Three Minutes to A Pain Free Life - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsMy back started hurting about a month ago for no real obvious reason. At first I thought it was due to my revised workout routine during my rehabilitation for a shoulder injury. I figured the pain would go away. But it didn’t. It stuck around day after day, week after week. It was an odd pain ...
Views: 3394 - New muscle activation techniques proven to reduce musculoskeletal pain used in the massage industry - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2012 from Paula NuttingTom Myers went to exhaustive lengths to establish the links or lines of the fascial system and how they are so important in functional mobility of the musculoskeletal system. By stripping cadavers of all but their unique fascial systems he has hypothesized that there are 7 major lines or ...
Views: 3310(1 vote) - The iliopsoas : The culprit of back pain - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Jean-Francois ThibaultBack pain is the most common pain of the 21th century. Most of my clients in treatment suffer from pain ranging from the lower back to the upper neck. We are in fact victims of our sedentary lifestyle, stress and bad postural habits of everyday. It is important to understand that pain can occur ...
Views: 3310 - Definition: Herniated Disc - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteA spinal disc herniation, incorrectly called a "slipped disc", is a medical condition affecting the spine, in which a tear in the outer, fibrous ring (annulus fibrosus) of an intervertebral disc allows the soft, central portion (nucleus pulposus) to bulge out. This tear in the disc ring may ...
Views: 3308 - Lower Back Pain and Sciatica: the real cause and effective treatment - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Raphael RettnerYou feel like an old man or old woman, way before your time. The sharp pain running down your leg makes it hard to walk, sit in a chair or move. It feels scary because you don’t know if the pain will ever go away. Most people think that when your back goes out that it’s due to a recent incident. ...
Views: 3297 - Sport Injuries: Effectively Treated with Acupuncture” - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen Albertson“Acupuncture is clinically proven to accelerate the healing of sports injuries. Integrating Western and Eastern treatment makes the most sense and can fully restore chronic and acute injuries in many cases. You often heal quickly, fully, and with improved performance. Acupuncture is commonly ...
Views: 3280(2 votes) - 7 Ways to Relieve Back Pain in Ergonomic Chairs Using a Towel - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalIt is very easy to sit in a chair, but to sit in a chair for a long time with comfort is difficult. If you are sitting at a computer all day, then I would suggest try bringing a small or medium sized towel to your work area. You will be amazed at how much this piece of equipment will aid your ...
Views: 3263 - EFT For a Car Accident - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Ruthi BackenrothAfter a car accident, EFT can be an extremely useful tool to help anyone involved to overcome the physical and emotional effects of that trauma. I would urge people who have been in car accidents, whether recent or long past, to tap on acupuncture points while reviewing the images, physical ...
Views: 3257(3 votes) - How to Ease Pain Associated with Chronic Medical Conditions - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2017 from Harper HarmonPain is Common There are millions of people who suffer with chronic, sometimes debilitating, pain on a daily basis. It can be due to conditions such as fibromyalgia, migraines, complex regional pain or failed back surgery syndromes. Pain from traumatic injury can leave people in pain despite ...
Views: 3255 - The Top Five Tips to Create a V Shaped Torso - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2012 from Joe Koppel,V Shaped Torso for That Fitness Model Phisique You find it in bodybuilders, you know those V shaped torsos that can make everybody around gawk. If you really want a V shaped torso to make yourself feel better concerning your overall health and the way you look, it is 100% possible to get ...
Views: 3182 - Sleep Like a Baby: 5 Reasons Why Bed Warmers are Better than Electric Blankets - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Christiene Socorro VillanuevaSummary: If you have been toying with the idea of purchasing an electric blanket - WAIT. Read through this article and find out what's the "in" thing nowadays and why. Joe Henderson of Michigan gets pissed off every time his wife, Mary, snuggles close to him at night; her hair tickling ...
Views: 3172(3 votes) - Can Bikram Yoga Cure A Bad Back - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2011 from Patrick JonesBikram Yoga, or hot yoga is something I have been doing on and off for quite a long time. Actually I started before my chronic back pain began. Before I get into a discussion of whether or not Bikram Yoga has had a curative effect on my back pain, I will spend a couple of sentences describing ...
Views: 3167 - How to Rehabilitate Your Lower Back - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 from Dr. Steven SmileyLower back exercises when done properly can significantly reduce low back pain by activating muscles of the low back and “core.” 80% of people will experience some form of low back pain in their lifetime. Therefore, people should be doing some kind of exercise for the lower back to prevent ...
Views: 3122(2 votes) - Ergonomic Sitting - Skeletal Health for Your Back - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Gail McGonigalErgonomic sitting is the term that I have created for performing work-based activities throughout the day for comfort in prolonged sitting. The term was created by me after finding I had overcome the postural scoliosis in my spine, caused from one leg being longer than the other; which is common ...
Views: 3115(3 votes) - Types of Back Pain and Mattresses That Can Help - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Kermit BauerIn regard to your health, the most important piece of furniture you own is your mattress. You spend approximately one third of your life in bed. An uncomfortable mattress can have a negative effect on the quantity and quality of your sleep. This is especially the case for millions of back pain ...
Views: 3108(6 votes) - Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment for Neck Pain - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from tannu aggarwalNeck Pain is a common medical condition. Neck pain can come from a number of disorders and diseases of any tissues in the neck, such as degenerative disc disease, neck strain, whiplash, a herniated disc, or a pinched nerve. Neck pain is also referred to as Cervical Pain. The symptoms include ...
Views: 3075 - How to Heal Back Pain by Healing Emotions - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Anne WestLow back pain is an epidemic in the U.S. and more than 80% of people worldwide will suffer from low back pain at some point in their lives. Widespread suffering from back pain is a new phenomenon; never before in history has there been mention of millions of people suffering from the same pain ...
Views: 3021(1 vote) - Aching back, another self made snare for healthy living - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Andy RossIn an endeavor to keep up with the fast paced life, the mankind, already enduring a monotonous lifestyle, has been essentially necessitated to explore newer, yet unsure options to make a living for itself. This largely in the dark is contributing to ever increasing health hazards, ‘Aching back’, ...
Views: 3008(3 votes) - Waking Up with Back Pain - What Will Make it Go Away? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Gail McGonigalThe main causes of back pain are lack of movement in your spine. As a writer about back pain, because I have suffered back pain myself with postural scoliosis in my spine; I will admit that it happens to us all, if we don't practice what we preach! None of us are perfect and I am no ...
Views: 2990 - Why Exercise Doesn't Fix Back Pain. - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Steve LockhartThe normal approach people take when trying to fix back pain is to prescribe a series of stretching and exercises. I want to go through some of the reasons why in my opinion exercises don’t work as intended either. Over the years there have been many programs designed with the aim of fixing ...
Views: 2983(1 vote) - Shaklee: Scam or a Legitimate Home Business Opportunity? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Brian RakowskiWhat type of image will mentioning "scam" give to anyone trying to find a real online business opportunity? Let's deal with that statement in just a minute, first, however, you may have found this website because you're doing what people should do when searching for an authentic business option ...
Views: 2972 - The Health Benefits Of A Forward Sloping Seat For Relief Of Back Pain. - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2008 from gregory usherOne of the pioneers in proposing the benefits of a forward-sloping seat was Danish surgeon Dr. A.C. Mandal. He had found that the only way he could remain seated without incurring backpain was to lean forward on the front legs of his chair. He also observed that many school children did the same ...
Views: 2958 - Studies of Stress Related Back Pain - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from Raymond ShawLife is full of stress and its physical effects can be felt throughout the body. Too much stress can lead to heart and blood pressure problems, ulcers and strokes, and the list goes on. You can hurt your back by lifting something but accumulated emotional stress and mental strain can also create ...
Views: 2953 - The Dangers to your Spine in Daily Living: Washing the Kitchen Floor - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Gail McGonigalHousework is one of the main ways that many people injure their backs, by simply not using the correct muscles or joints in the movements required for accomplishing the task. The main option for cleaning the floor is to use a kitchen mop. If your kitchen is large, then you are more likely to ...
Views: 2935(4 votes) - Feature Article - Headache? Stiff Neck? Check Your Ergonomics! - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Stacy WishnerLike most of my patients, you probably spend at least 8 hours a day working. For whatever your profession is, a set of ergonomics has been developed for it. The science of ergonomics was created to design workplace environments, furniture, devices, and specific positions that would allow people ...
Views: 2919(1 vote) - The Truth About Back Pain Revealed: What Happens When Your Back Goes "Out"? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhen the higher incorporates the lower into its service, the nature of the lower is transformed into the higher. -Meister Eckhart When someone’s back “goes out” where does it go? My experience working hands on with thousands of people from over 50 countries has shown me that “out” is ...
Views: 2914 - How to Resolve the Pain of Arthritis and Live Pain Free. - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Patricia MoynihanMost people associate arthritis with old age and it is true that people are affected more as they grow older. But, actually, arthritis can affect anyone from very young children right up to the very old. Osteoarthritis is the type of arthritis, which most commonly affects older people. It ...
Views: 2882(2 votes) - The Unknown Cause of Back Pain and Sciatica - by Submitted on May 20, 2012 from Steve LockhartThere are many misleading reasons people are given as causes for their back pain or sciatica, which, rather than providing a solution, just leave the pain sufferer more confused and frustrated. However, the reality is that these reasons don't uncover the underlying cause or source of back pain ...
Views: 2867 - Why is Prolonged Sitting BAD for your Health? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2010 from Gail McGonigalIf you watched CTV last week in Canada, you will have seen that the government is warning workers that prolonged sitting is no longer good for your overall health. It is an area that I have been discussing in relation to your skeletal health, but now the government is warning workers in ...
Views: 2866(1 vote) - Tai Chi & Qigong: Going With the Flow to Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Bill GallagherStress plays a dominant role in human disease. The effects of mental stress are insidious and affect structure and function of the entire brain and body. As we age, we have a harder time coping with stress. In fact, aging may be defined as the progressive decrease in the ability to adapt to ...
Views: 2860(2 votes) - Simple and Easy Sacroiliac Joint Exercises for Quick Relief - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Andrew HunterYour SI joint, or sacroiliac joint, is found in your pelvis. It connects your upper body and back to your hips and legs. Pain in this part of your body can be often be felt down to your buttocks or at the back of the thigh. When there is injury or inflammation in this area, it can really ...
Views: 2849 - The Dangers of Wearing High-Heeled Stiletto Shoes - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalHow can anyone manage to walk comfort when walking in high-heeled stiletto shoes? It seems that there are guidelines on the internet that show you how to balance in these incredibly high-heeled shoes, or stilettos as they are called in the fashion world. Sadly I must inform you about the ...
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