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- Is Working with a Computer Dangerous? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2012 from louise hakerYou never really hear the term aggressively confronted at work. Although you should, most companies never seemed to look at it as an issue that is, until they began looking into why people called out of work. The amount that companies pay out for l4 and l5 back pain and back pain relief ...
Views: 1351(1 vote) - Look at the Causes of Piriformis Syndrome - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Paddy NormanThe actual symptoms associated with Piriformis Syndrome usually begin like a deep painful in exactly what women prefer to refer in order to as their own "hip" region. This pain is going to be found together a mythical line which runs in the very tip the surface of the butt break, to the higher ...
Views: 931(1 vote) - Massage and Physical Therapy to Relieve the Pain of Sciatica - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Andrew HunterThe human body's sense of touch is incredibly sensitive. It has even been used as a form of medical therapy going back thousands of years to ancient time. With the right understanding of pressure points and anatomy, you can then, of course use the power of massage to help ease the pain of ...
Views: 1150(2 votes) - No More Back Pain – eliminate the roots of back pain. - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Zen MasterThe body is just a manifestation of consciousness on the physical level. In fact, we're just thinking and feeling that we have a body. Using this astonishing concept, we can make elimination of the roots of back pain very simple and straightforward. The spine is very important since this is the ...
Views: 1751(1 vote) - Reflexology For Neck Pain& Range-of-Motion - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Bill FloccoA Burbank, California housewife we will call Merl, had a neck so stiff she had to turn her whole body to look either side.After three Reflexology Sessions and some Self-Help Reflexology, Merl regained full range-of-motion of her neck for the first time in twelve years. This case of relief of ...
Views: 1622(1 vote) - Sciatica- Don't Let It Bench Your Activity - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Stacy WishnerLike some of my patient’s over 40, you may begin to experience pain on one side of your hips/buttocks, some numbness or tingling running down your leg, or even weakness in your legs. You may find it harder and harder to sit comfortably or even have sharp pain when trying to stand or walk. If ...
Views: 977(1 vote) - Simplest Way to Overcome a Stiff Neck - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2016 from Harshad JethraWe have all been bothered by conditions like a stiff neck at one time or the other. In most cases, the pain is likely to go away by itself in some time, but if the pain is iterative, it can be an issue of bother. Many of us are not aware that conditions like headaches, shooting pain in the ...
Views: 1191(1 vote) - 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) - 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) - Stretches That Help Relieve Back Pain - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Jonathan washingtonExercises are essential for proper body health. That is why they are emphasized for all school going kids and people of all ages. Not only do they help you keep fit, they also improve the way your body responds to certain situations such as attack by diseases. They make your body strong and ...
Views: 2170(1 vote) - 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) - The Dorn-Spinal Therapy-The Perfect Spine Healing Method? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2008 from Amanté SamrajIn Germany about 36 years ago was a spine healing method developed and presented by a layman-healer. Dieter Dorn used this therapy for his family at first. It then grows to the situation, through the visible success and word of mouth, that every evening around 15-20 people asked for a ...
Views: 5707(2 votes) - The Neck Connection: Integrative medicine doctor uncovers the neck's crucial role in health - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Lese DuntonAn impressive variety of people believe in Dr. Mosaraf Ali and his healing skills. His grateful, smiling patients include villagers at his free clinic in the Himalayas; Prince Charles, Morgan Freeman, Tico Torres of Bon Jovi; guests at his London and Tuscany health centers, and thousands of ...
Views: 1942(1 vote) - Three Habits to Improve Your Mental and Physical Health - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2016 from Winifred BraggBy developing three simple habits, you can improve your mental and physical health: 1. Sleep 30 minutes more each day Increase your sleep about 30 minutes more tonight than you did last night. Stress levels are affected by sleep. Studies show that 90% of people do not get enough sleep. ...
Views: 1060(2 votes) - Three Simple Tricks To Ease Neck and Back Pain - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2019 from Sam VisnicThe hectic lifestyle of today’s world has us spending the majority of our awake hours hunched in front of a computer or smart phone. Unfortunately, the pattern of being stuck in a forward head position and cervical flexion for long periods creates significant work for the muscles that extend the ...
Views: 797(2 votes) - Visiting a Chiropractor - What to Do, What Not To - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Sandy BellMany people are scared about walking into a chiropractor’s clinic; the reason being incomplete knowledge and false beliefs regarding chiropractic. Also, when you research in Internet regarding this treatment method, you will get mixed results. The truth is that chiropractic Sacramento reviews ...
Views: 1216(1 vote) - What Causes Lower Back and Pelvic Pain? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Andrew HunterMaybe you’ve experienced it before. A sharp and stabbing pain in your lower back or hips. Maybe you’re even experiencing it right now. What’s going on here and what can you do about it? First of all, I want to let you know that I’m not a medical professional, so I can’t say for certain what ...
Views: 869(1 vote) - What Causes Sciatica During Pregnancy? (Probably Not What You Think) - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Andrew HunterWhat many women don’t realize when they first learn that they are pregnant is that they may be in store for sciatica pain. This can often come a s a surprise to woman and it can make what should be a happy and joyful time into a painful and agonizing time. Well, if you don’t already know, ...
Views: 887(1 vote) - What the Bleep Is a Bulging Disc? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Andrew HunterIt doesn’t matter who you are, if you’ve got back pain your first priority is to get rid of it. There are a lot of things that can cause back pain, anything from overused muscles and poor posture to herniated or bulging discs. But what exactly is a bulging disc anyway? The term “bulging ...
Views: 827(1 vote) - Why Can't I Find Comfort in Sitting? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Gail McGonigalSitting is the most common action performed by our body. We do more sitting than we do walking. Yet why do we complain so much about the way we sit? The answer lies in the fact that we have never understood how to sit correctly for comfort. In my youth I was always told to 'sit up,' or my ...
Views: 1338(1 vote) - 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) - Yoga Inspired Exercises to Help Alleviate Neck Pain - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2013 from Leon ReyfmanHave you been spending too much time at the computer? Maybe you were reading and couldn't put the book down until you finished. Lugging that enormous work bag on your travel can throw your whole upper back out of whack. Whatever the cause may be, now you have a stiff, achy neck and want the pain ...
Views: 1579(1 vote) - Back Pain Relief Lies They Tell You - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Graeme TeagueAre looking for answers to your back pain relief? Have you been searching to find answers to the common lies you have been told about back pain? Do you want to relieve back pain and start feeling better sooner rather than later? Read on to find out some of the mis-truths you have been told ...
Views: 1393(3 votes) - Glucosamine and Chondroitin: How Effective Are They? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Ken CharlesOsteoarthritis is a condition which is prevalent, mainly among people over the age of 50, in many parts of the world. In some countries, up to 10% of the population suffers with this disease, to some extent. The effect of osteoarthritis can vary from being a mild inconvenience to serious ...
Views: 1414(3 votes) - How to Fix a Herniated Disc - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Jesse CannoneFixing a bulging or herniated disc means different things to different people. Usually it either means a) help me stop my back pain, or b) help me fix the herniated disc. The end result may be the same but the perspective is critical. If you simply want to mask the back pain you could take ...
Views: 2112(3 votes) - Low Iron Can Cause Chronic Pain - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Byron RichardsA new discovery about the need for iron in your brain stem (where pain registers) opens the door for an additional approach to chronic pain that may be of immense benefit to many people who are currently suffering. It has been proposed for a number of years that one cause of restless legs ...
Views: 9128(3 votes) - Acupuncture and Back Pain - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Jim BurnisBack pain is estimated to affect 80% of all Americans at some time in their life; this causes lost hours on the job and lost recreation time. Back pain sends people in search of relief. A variety of spinal anatomy and/or muscle structure reasons cause low back pain. Medical doctors often ...
Views: 1667(5 votes) - My Lower Back is Killing me! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Butch PhelpsLow 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(10 votes) - 5 Steps To Get Back Pain Relief By Christmas - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Graeme TeagueChristmas is fast approaching and if you are in pain, the festive season does not look a happy prospect. Pain can ruin a good time for most, for you and those around you. If you want back pain relief between now and the day Santa comes down your chimney, then there are a few steps you must ...
Views: 1517(2 votes) - 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) - Health Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2019 from Jessica RoggersTurmeric may be the most effective nutritional supplement in existence. Many high-quality studies show that it has major benefits for your body and brain. Here are the top 10 evidence-based health benefits of turmeric. 1. Turmeric Contains Bioactive Compounds With Powerful Medicinal ...
Views: 838(2 votes) - Self Care for Low Back and Neck Pain - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Milica BarjaktarovicThe whole body is interconnected. Neck and sacrum are related. If one is in pain, the other one is too, and vice versa. If one gets better, the other one gets better too. So, we can work on one to help another. This, of course, helps the whole body. Then we are happy! So let's see how we get ...
Views: 1588(2 votes) - Why Does Back Pain Relief Never Work? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Graeme TeagueThis is a common question for those who have struggled with back pain relief. You may have tried a few different techniques or even seen a practitioner or two, yet your back pain remains. Why? The reason why relief is slow or the results are poor is very simple. To get long lasting back ...
Views: 1374(2 votes) - Herniated Disc Alternative Treatments - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Jesse CannoneMany patients who hear a diagnosis of a herniated disc immediately question whether spinal surgery is in their future. Whether or not surgery is the right option should be discussed with one's doctor. However, most patients can find back pain relief using more conservative treatments. The ...
Views: 1574(4 votes) - For all of you who sit for hours at a computer this article is for YOU! - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Diane WayeIf you're sitting... How's your back? Well for all of you who sit for hours at a computer this article is for YOU! After being seated for a while many people encounter low back pain. Even if you are sitting with good posture, your hip flexors are in a shortened position. Try these ...
Views: 1822(6 votes) - ***What is a Herniated Disc, how is it different from a Bulging Disc, and what you can do about it? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2004 from Robert DuvallSo what in the world is a Herniated Disc??? Well, rather than confuse you more, I am going to give you my simple, easy to understand definition… a herniated disc is simply a protrusion, or sticking out of the disc. Think of a disc as a balloon being held in place between your hands… if you ...
Views: 1640(1 vote) - 10 WAYS TO MOVE IN PROLONGED SITTING - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2009 from Gail McGonigalSitting is not designed to be a stillness activity. Our body is not intended to remain still, but to constantly move. There is currently a great deal of interest in the negative effects of prolonged sitting, because lack of movement far outweighs the balance in a healthy lifestyle. In other ...
Views: 1931(2 votes) - 3 LIfestyle Problems That Cause Back Pain - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Andrew HunterSome people think that back pain is just part of growing older. They think that is just unavoidable and that everyone is just destined to develop pinched nerves, bulging discs, and sciatica as part of the aging process. But I don’t believe this is the case. There are actually small habits and ...
Views: 1011(1 vote) - 4 Foods to Eat to Stop Back Pain in Its Tracks (One May Shock You) - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Andrew HunterDo you suffer from back pain or sciatica? I used to. It certainly is painful and what’s even worse is that it can rob you of your life. Suddenly even the most basic things like walking, going to work, or even playing with your children can become a massive struggle against pain. Most cases ...
Views: 1353(1 vote) - A Minute Pain That Becomes Acute Back Pain - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Allen CallerBack pain, one the most common medical problem faced by people; an ache which begins from areas like bones, nerves, joints and other areas of the spine and symptoms like weakness, numbness are indication to back ache. The spine acts as the major connecting channel between nerves, tendons, ...
Views: 846(1 vote) - Acupuncture - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Kim LevesqueAcupuncture and back pain Lower back pain is one of the most common areas for someone to have pain; this is because most of your body’s weight is carried by the lumbar vertebrae in your back. Also it is estimated that anywhere from 80-95% of people in the world will at some point in their ...
Views: 810(2 votes) - Advantages in Consulting a Chiropractor - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Jason FullmerA person is prone to injuries specially athletes, you may be a trained or an amateur sports enthusiast. Numerous stresses in the bones of your spine and joints can cause slight loss of suitable movement which will get in the method of working your muscles and nerves. You will suffer from ...
Views: 1231(1 vote) - After Spine Surgery - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Kim LevesqueAfter back surgery it is expected that some scar tissue will have formed during the healing process, but it is very rare though for this scar tissue to cause pain. During your recovery time it is also helpful to use stretching exercises to minimize the amount of scar tissue that is formed around ...
Views: 1424(2 votes) - Alternative Healing Practices: Can They Overcome Chronic Pain? - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Donna BurickGetting out of bed in the morning can be a painful process for some people. If you are someone who suffers from aches and pains, knees buckling or slight pain in the lower back as you shift your weight, you are not alone. You are also not alone in wanting to find a way to ease the discomfort so ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - ALWAYS USE YOUR P.I.P. AFTER AN ACCIDENT!!! - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Brian JonesP.I.P. is Personal Injury Protection which is part of your auto insurance policy. It is designed to take care of you immeditately after an accident. ALWAYS use your P.I.P. . . * PIP covers medical bills, a portion of your weekly lost wages, and for household care and cleaning. * Your ...
Views: 866(1 vote) - Anatomy of the Spine - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Kim LevesqueThe back is an intricate structure that is made up of many different parts but all these parts have a specific purpose. This purpose is to help support the weight of your body and to protect your spinal cord. While all of these parts have a different job to do that is the main purpose. A healthy ...
Views: 780(1 vote) - Are You Healing Back Pain Correctly? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Graeme TeagueHealing back pain can be a frustrating task. You will find many ways to ease your back pain, but what about the cause? You may have been urged to pop a pill or take a potion and hope your back pain woes will end. You know that these methods will only ease your pain, and then it will return ...
Views: 1511(3 votes) - Arthritis of the Spine - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Kim LevesqueArthritis in the spine overview Arthritis of the spine is just like arthritis that can be seen in other parts of the body, with this type because of where it is located it can have a huge impact on your life as it can limit your ability to walk, stand, bend and twist. This type of arthritis ...
Views: 823(1 vote) - 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 Strenghtening Exercises - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Kim LevesqueIf you dealing with back pain sometimes your best way to reduce this pain is to strengthen the muscles in your back through exercises that target your core muscles. These back strengthening exercises are not only for increasing your strengthen though, they can also increase your flexibility, and ...
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