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- Bipolar Disorder Broken - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from David HanscomDebbie is a 45 year old woman who I have been working with for about four years. She was diagnosed with a severe bipolar disorder at age twelve. About 10 years ago she had a lifting injury at work and developed chronic low back pain. Over a series of eight years she underwent multiple low back ...
Views: 2799(2 votes) - Lower Back Pain Exercises That Work - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Graeme TeagueBefore we start, we must define lower back pain exercises. Exercise does not just mean stretching or lifting weights, exercises include such things as joint techniques, Acupressure techniques, Trigger Point techniques and neural stimulation. Why? These are all techniques you can perform ...
Views: 2789 - Definition: Neck Pain - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteNeck pain (or cervicalgia) is a common problem, with two-thirds of the population having neck pain at some point in their lives.[1] It is increasing in both intensity, frequency and severity of episodes.[citation needed] As people are increasingly sedentary, live fast-paced and hectic lives, ...
Views: 2788 - How To Create An Ergonomic Chair - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalYou are thinking of getting an ergonomic chair. Well done! Your decision to think ergonomic means you care about your skeletal joints so that you suffer less discomforts in daily life. My knowledge as a trained Occupational Therapist, along with our mission to protect your joints, preserve your ...
Views: 2766 - Pain, pain, go away...the 7 mistakes that are making your pain persist - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Sukie BaxterSo often, pain plagues us for years, rearing its ugly head at the most inopportune times, like right before a sporting event, while we're on vacation, or when the weather finally turns to sun and it's time to get outside and play. Even worse, it can be a persistent thorn in your side for years; ...
Views: 2762(6 votes) - Using a Back Brace—Pros and Cons - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2017 from Lora DavisA back brace can be used to treat a number of medical conditions and overuse or improper use of your back. Some of the causes of back pain can include: • Strained ligaments and muscles • Improper lifting of heavy items • Moving awkwardly • Ruptured or bulging disks • Arthritis • ...
Views: 2728 - Back Pain and Headaches - A Common and Frequently Overlooked Cause - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Robert AffolterAccording to the National Institutes of Health, Americans spend $50 billion annually on back pain. Yes, that is Billions with a B! It is the most common cause of lost work but is second to headaches as the most frequent neural disorder. A frequently overlooked cause of lower back pain is ...
Views: 2726(1 vote) - Back Ache First Aid Tips - the Wise Woman Way - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedFIRST AID FOR BACKACHE Heat - a warm bath, a hot shower, a hydroculator, a hot water bottle, a towel dipped in boiling water - will provide temporary relief for most backaches. Tiger Balm, Olbas, Zheng Gu Shui, Wintergreen oil and other homemade or purchased herbal liniments and rubs can ...
Views: 2711(2 votes) - Backpack Safety to Protect Spinal Health - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesYour daughter rolls out of bed to the sound of a blaring alarm and heads for the shower. She brushes her teeth, washes her face, dresses herself with the outfit you left out the night before, and heads downstairs for a piping hot bowl of oatmeal that her father just prepared for her. After ...
Views: 2682 - How to Self-Relieve Low Back Pain - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Lawrence GoldThis article explains how somatic exercises make back pain vanish and why they are probably the fastest, most lasting way to end most back pain. They work not by suppressing symptoms, but by clearing up their underlying cause and the cause underlying that, so that no further damage occurs to ...
Views: 2644(1 vote) - Definition: Lower Back Pain Treatment - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteLow back pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder which affects the lumbar segment of the spine. It can be either acute, subacute or chronic in its clinical presentation. Typically, the symptoms of low back pain do show significant improvement within two to three months from its onset. In a ...
Views: 2638 - Learning to Live with Degenerative Disc Disease and Back Arthritis - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from David StevensThe lumbar spine is composed of five vertebrae; each one is connected to the next by the intervertebral disc and two facet joints. The discs between each vertebra are made up of a tough outer ring called an annulus and a soft inner core called the nucleus pulposis. The annulus is a ligament ...
Views: 2626(1 vote) - Disc Desiccation and Spinal Back Treatment - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Dr. Michael L. HallDesiccation is a scientific word meaning "dry" and when referring to a spinal intervertebral disc it means that the inside of the disc is drying out. The individual bones that comprise the spine are called vertebrae. Each vertebrae except the top two in the neck are separated by a cushion, an ...
Views: 2621 - Sit Much? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Carol BagliaUltimately, sitting in traditional chairs can lead to “sitting-oriented disorders,” or SOD. This includes discomfort while sitting, poor posture, neck and shoulder problems, lower-back pain, strained joints in the lower extremities, weakened circulation, poor breathing, and general fatigue. The ...
Views: 2583 - Definition: Sciatica - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteSciatica is a set of symptoms including pain that may be caused by general compression and/or irritation of one of five nerve roots that give rise to the sciatic nerve, or by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve itself. The pain is felt in the lower back, buttock, and/or various parts ...
Views: 2578 - Exercises To Help Sort Out Your Neck Pain - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Jaks LloydMost of us are guilty of bad posture and sometimes we get aches and pains starting with our neck and working down through the shoulders, upper back, lower back and legs. The following easy neck stretching exercises will help sort out many of the niggly pains we often get. Neck Rotation ...
Views: 2555(1 vote) - The Dangers to your Spine in Daily Living: Picking up a Feather - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Gail McGonigalWhether you are picking up a feather or a sack of potatoes; the principles of bending over and reaching to the floor are the same. Always remember that your spine is not designed to bend into a 90 degree angle. There is no flexibility in the spine. It is your legs that need the movement and not ...
Views: 2551(1 vote) - What Is the Psoas Muscle and How Does It Cause Back Pain? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Andrew HunterThe psoas muscle (which is sometimes referred to as the Iliopsoas) is a large muscle that connects the upper back and the inner thigh. Though it might be difficult to imagine how a muscle could make this connection, the psoas is an extremely important muscle. It help to stabilize and torso as ...
Views: 2542 - Is Chiropractic Care Safe? The Truth May Shock You - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Andrew HunterOkay, so you’ve got some back pain. What’s the first thing that pops into your mind? If you’re like most people, you probably think about a visit to the chiropractor. But is chiropractic care actually safe? Did you know that chiropractic manipulation of the neck is actually quite ...
Views: 2524 - What Are The Different Types Of Neurological Surgeries? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2017 from Gaurav GautamIn the present times, there are various treatments to treat various ailments of conditions of the spine, brain, as well as peripheral nerves. In the initial stage of the issues a physician tries to treat their patients with medications, physical therapy or even nerve blocks, but if these don’t ...
Views: 2515 - 7 Tips on How to Choose an Orthopedic Pillow - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Dan DelaneyA good night’s sleep is indeed very important for everyone to have. It can dictate to a large extent the way your next day will unfold. Whether you will be productive or not, energetic or fatigued, is primarily determined by the amount and quality of sleep that you get. This is why many people ...
Views: 2509 - 7 Weird Home Remedies for Sciatica - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Andrew HunterIf you’ve been suffering from sciatica for awhile, you probably know just how ineffective and expensive all the traditional treatments can be. Chiropractor visits and physical therapy aren’t cheap, and you have to keep going back over and over again. Painkillers don’t really fix the problem, ...
Views: 2506(1 vote) - Singapore: The Number One Place To Start a Company - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from rikvin offshoreA study shows that Singapore has been the best place to start a business. According to facts given by World Bank and IFC, Singapore is ranked as the best place to make business transactions. Why is it that Singapore has been considered as the garden of eden for entrepreneurs. Three reasons ...
Views: 2504 - Back Pain. What does it Mean? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2008 from Joy IdriesI was a young woman abroad, traveling around and teaching to pay my way. It had begun as a very enjoyable adventure, exploring and interacting with the many different cultures, people and places I cam across as I savored the sense of freedom and play that being abroad seemed to bring. Then one ...
Views: 2502 - Help for Low Back Pain - by Submitted on May 09, 2010 from Shalan HillHave Low Back Pain? Yoga and massage are the perfect formula to relieve low back pain. Do some lunge stretches, to open the hip flexors (fronts of the hips). Long stride walking can really help too! Professional massages by an experienced therapist can really get you back to feeling pain ...
Views: 2479(4 votes) - Do You Have Computer Back - Chronic Neck, Back & Shoulder Pain? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Pixie Stevenson“Computer Back” is a term I coined after treating client-after-client who came to me with pain radiating down their neck, across the tops of their shoulders and into the middle of their upper back. Does that sound familiar? What do all these people have in common? They work in ...
Views: 2468 - Learn about Healthcare Rebuttals - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Steve RyderHealthcare rebuttals are needed when dealing with medical claim denials, and have to be drafted with great care. These must contain a summary of the key facts plus an outline of the opposition’s case. A rebuttal constitutes a rejoinder to an argument or evidence, which is intended to disprove ...
Views: 2464(1 vote) - Acupuncture, what is it really good for? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Shiroko SokitchThe other day I was talking to my chiropractor friend about a man he had been treating for low back pain. John, was having surgery on his low back because of a ruptured disc. I asked Dr. DC why he hadn’t referred him for acupuncture. He said he didn’t realize that it would help. He had given ...
Views: 2462(1 vote) - Lower Back Pain Relief - Are Shoes Important? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Martin SchneckenbergerProper footwear is a very important consideration when it comes to back pain relief. Not wearing the proper footwear can be a major contributing factor to ongoing lower back pain. If the correct footwear is being worn, it can help decrease pain by properly aligning the foot when it hits the ...
Views: 2458 - Acupressure Pad for Back Pain - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Matt CamAcupressure is a simple but incredibly effective device which eliminates back pain and other types of pain in your body. It is a highly regarded, common household item in Eastern Europe with an astonishing 70 million units being sold so far. Acupressure was invented in the 1980’s by Kuznesov, a ...
Views: 2450 - ***PMS And Back Pain - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2008 from Jesse CannoneIt's no secret that many women suffer through their monthly periods, experiencing cramps, bloating, and lower back pain, to name just a few. But a large number of them—estimated at anywhere from 30 to 90 percent—also endure the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Most women feel some ...
Views: 2429 - The Critical Need for a Diagnostic Based Pain Assessment for Chronic Pain Management with Medical Massage Therapy - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Stephen AkamineWhat is the Benefit of a Diagnostic Based Pain Assessment for treating Chronic Pain with Medical Massage? Medical Massage Therapy, when combined with Diagnostic Testing, as part of a Comprehensive Pain Assessment, can be a highly effective tool for Chronic Pain Management. Can Medical ...
Views: 2427(1 vote) - 3 Easy and Simple Stretching Exercises to Help with Sciatica. - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Andrew HunterOne of the best ways to relieve the pain of Sciatica is with stretching exercises. Since most cases of Sciatica are caused by muscular imbalances or poor posture (which often results in muscle imbalances over time), stretching can help you to strengthen weak muscles and release the tension to ...
Views: 2416 - How To Relieve Back Pain Instantly - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Graeme TeagueYou want to relieve back pain quickly, which is the goal of most people who suffer with back pain. Firstly can I warn you... Relieving back pain is great, as long as you still aim to remove all the causes. If not your back ache will repeat again and again. Below is a simple technique you ...
Views: 2416(1 vote) - Is Carrying a Backpack Bad for You - or Your Kids? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Dana DavisThe results of a study on children carrying heavy backpacks was just published in January of 2010 in the journal Spine. The study showed that when weight was added to backpacks that children were wearing, their spines showed more compression and curvature. The weights were 9, 18, and 26 ...
Views: 2415(2 votes) - Swimming| Injuries - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Jennifer ChuWith the event of the upcoming 2008 Olympics in Beijing , the eToims blog news will relate to the muscles and nerves responsible for performing the various sports events in the Games. This week we hail the Olympics with blogging about injuries associated with competitive swimming. The ...
Views: 2415 - Can h pylori infection cause osteoporosis? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2013 from Dave HompesInteresting new findings… Osteoporosis is characterized by reductions in bone density, leading to fractures in vulnerable areas such as the wrists and hips, in addition to degradation of vertebrae. As such it is a serious problem. Theoretically, there are several reasons why H pylori ...
Views: 2412 - The Neck Comforter: For Quick Relief from Stiff Neck And Related Conditions - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2016 from Harshad JethraThe neck comforter is a mechanical device that works by the holistic approach, and is highly effective for pain caused due to stiff neck or related conditions. It is a product that a number of people would find very useful. This is something that is highly effective for a host of conditions, ...
Views: 2397 - The Benefits of Corporate Massage in the workplace - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Suzie TaylorImplementing a regular corporate massage has many beneficial outcomes for both employer and employee. Large and small companies will experience many short-term and long-term benefits for all. Our own health and wellness often gets put on the hold because we simply don't have enough time for all ...
Views: 2388 - The 5 Myths of Acupuncture: Do you Know them? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonSome patients feel that they would “have no use” for acupuncture. Others have no idea of the multitude and variety of diseases and disorders that it helps. This article dispels some of your questions and puts to rests the myths surrounding this 5000-year-old holistic health science. Yes, ...
Views: 2386(3 votes) - 4 More Ways to Treat a Bulging Disc - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Andrew HunterDealing with a bulging disc can be difficult. Of course it probably hurts since there's a good chance it is pushing up against a nerve, but it can also be a little bit scary as well. I mean, it's kind of frightening to think that there is something going wrong with your body and if you don't ...
Views: 2362 - Shocking Statistics of Back Pain Surgery - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Rick FischerBack pain is common. In fact, the vast majority of people at some point in their lives suffer from back or neck pain. According to a 1998 report by the Journal of Neuroimaging, more than 26 million Americans between the ages of 20-64 experience frequent back pain, making back pain the second ...
Views: 2329 - Exercise Routines for Lower Back Pain - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Bo WoloshynLow back pain is one of the most common complaints in those over the age of 21. A number of different conditions can cause low back pain, though muscle irritation is one of the most common causes. Other causes of pain in the lower back are spinal stenosis and disc herniation, otherwise known as ...
Views: 2328(1 vote) - Is it Safe to Get Rid of Lower Back Pain with EFT? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Suzanne ZachariaThe literature is full of the causes of lower back pain. Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons why employees take a day off sick. It also can be very debilitating. Anybody who has spent a sleepless night tossing and turning with this pain can sympathise. Of course, we have to make ...
Views: 2311(2 votes) - 7 Tips on How To Choose The Best Shoes For Your Back Pain - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from louise hakerThere are not many really good guides that people can refer to on the spot for a running shoe. However, when you do find one, you are bombarded with terms that you feel only an athlete would know. You are also see shoes that have so many bells and whistles in the design that you would be driven ...
Views: 2296 - There’s No Magic Bullet To Heal Back Pain! - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Lois FrancisTime and again you can log on to the internet and find a site which will promise virtually instant relief from back pain. It may be a cocktail of herbs, an exercise programme, or a gismo which the website proclaims can give you permanent relief from pain within a matter of days. I get so mad ...
Views: 2295 - Wobenzym Strengthens Body’s Own Immune System To Cure Pain And Disease - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Ziesha SheyWe all are well aware of the importance of balanced diet and nutrition for our proper health and strong immune system. While we all know that balanced diet is composed of carbohydrates, fats, protiens, vitamins and minerals, little do we know that proper digestion and absorption of these vital ...
Views: 2294 - Spinal Decompression Therapy – an Overview - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Igor StilerSpinal decompression is a non-surgical treatment used to address various health conditions related to the spine. It is FDA approved and non-invasive. Spinal decompression therapy is a revolutionary treatment for addressing spinal complaints. This article provides information about spinal ...
Views: 2286 - Where You Can Win Over the Aging Process (and How) - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Lawrence GoldWhat happens in nearly everybody that leads to chronic pain and stiffness as they age? It's not what you think. People experience the chronic pains, stiffness and loss of freedom of movement attributed to aging as early as their thirties. According to popular opinion and medical science, that ...
Views: 2284(7 votes) - Dorn Spinal Therapy – The Revolutionary Skill For Massage Therapists - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Barbara SimonIf you are looking to learn a new skill that gives you the opportunity to move into more effective back care with your own clients then Dorn Spinal Therapy is just the right modality for you. Sure as massage therapist you would see many clients suffering from some sort of back or neck pain and ...
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