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- Can Alcohol Help Your Back Pain? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Andrew HunterA lot of people report that they feel more relaxed or numb once the “buzz” of a few drinks hits their system. But does this mean that alcohol can help relieve back pain? Other report that they actually experience and increase in back pain when they enjoy an alcoholic beverage. What’s really ...
Views: 10007(2 votes) - Can you ever have a back pain cure? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Graeme TeagueOne of the common questions I get asked is “is there a back pain cure?” To answer this is not that easy. Sure you can remove back pain easily through various techniques that rebalance your muscles and joints as well as improve your body’s ability to heal. But will these cure back ...
Views: 1382(2 votes) - Cure for Back Pain - 3 Steps to a Pain Free Back - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonMany people throughout the world suffer from one of the most common ailments to be had; back pain. People believe that in order to cure back pain, the most ancient methods and medicines must be sought out. This might be true, but not necessary. The cure for back pain can be found by modern ...
Views: 992(1 vote) - Eight Ways to Ease That Pain in Your Neck - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Lynn JaffeeWe’ve all heard the figurative term that something is a pain in the neck, but the reality of neck pain can cause sleepless nights, limited range of motion, and make your life miserable in general. There are a number of causes of neck pain, including trauma, turning and reaching at the same time, ...
Views: 1889(1 vote) - End Back Pain with Pilates - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Lindy RoyerHave you ever experienced the frustration of back pain? Back pain affects all aspects of your life. Physically, the pain wears you down and drains your energy so you can’t do the things you love. The emotional stress and anxiety leave you constantly fatigued. You can’t think straight because of ...
Views: 2204(1 vote) - Exercises for Lower Back Pain - Strengthening your Back Muscles Through Exercises - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonSome sufferers of lower back pains have experienced severe discomfort and were able achieve relief in a matter of two to four weeks even without a specific treatment therapy. However, part of their experience is the recurrence of the back pain. This is simply because the muscles that support ...
Views: 1102(1 vote) - 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) - Getting Over Everyday Strains and Sprains Has Never Been Easier! - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2016 from Harshad JethraWe all have our own ways of dealing with injuries. Some choose to ignore, but some do pay heed. In fact, as a direct result of the slightly, let's say sedentary lifestyle that we lead, injuries are fewer. And that's mainly because we do not find time to involve ourselves with outdoor ...
Views: 1167(1 vote) - Healing Back Pain - 3 Self-care Methods in Healing Back Pain - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonPain is said to be a message transmitted by the back nerves to the brain's cell receptors. Pain killers used in healing back pain merely block these messages so they will not be transmitted to the neuros. Based on this, you are merely relying on drugs to perform a function that you yourself ...
Views: 896(1 vote) - Horseback Riding With a Herniated Disc - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Rick FischerDo you love horses but fear that you will never be able to ride with a bulging disc or herniated disc? A back or herniated disc injury does not mean your passion for riding horses needs to end. Like any injury, a recovery time is required and it may be a lesson in patience, but there is no ...
Views: 1402(1 vote) - How To Get Complete Back Pain Relief - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Graeme TeagueWhen you read this title on back pain relief, the first thing that jumps into most minds is working on muscles and possibly joints. The last thing is looking at your feet... Why? Most people believe that because pain is located in your spine, which is where the problems lie. Although ...
Views: 1049(1 vote) - 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) - 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) - 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) - Lower Back Pain Exercises - Suitable Exercises for Your Back Pain Treatment - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonThere are many reasons why people develop causes for lower back pain. They may be work related or may have stemmed from injuries road, sports, or simple accidents. In some cases, the reason for a person's lower back suffering may be due to the person's ageing process. For whatever reasons we ...
Views: 973(1 vote) - Massage for Women's Pain - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Walt MorreyThere are a number of conditions that can affect a woman’s health. For instance, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Syndrome are much more common in women than in men. These conditions can start a chain reaction leading to additional health issues, however, I believe that with patience, ...
Views: 1705(3 votes) - Medical Device Supports Spine & Back - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Nikki HaynesI am a consultant with Ardyss International and NC Vendor http://www.GiveYourBodySomeMagic.com I offer a variety of Health & Wellness Products such as Skin Care, Nutritional Supplements & Body Reshaping Garments that are MEDICALLY APPROVED BY INSURANCE ...
Views: 1670(3 votes) - My experience with Chiropractic Care - Two Thumbs Up! - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from Kamil KowalskiI spoke to 3 different chiropractors about my skiing mishap, my uneven body weight distribution (right side was heavier by a few pounds as revealed at a Total Health expo), and about top performance health and long life. I experienced three different levels of chiropractic adjustments, from ...
Views: 7292(4 votes) - Non-Drug Pain Management : Medvive TENS Unit - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2019 from Jessica RoggersWhat is pain? Pain is a signal in your nervous system that something may be wrong. It is an unpleasant feeling, such as a prick, tingle, sting, burn, or ache. Pain may be sharp or dull. It may come and go, or it may be constant. You may feel pain in one area of your body, such as your back, ...
Views: 765(1 vote) - Osteoporosis: the Posture Connection - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Dana DavisRichard was a tall man – originally over 6 feet. He had noticed that over the years, he had lost height. In fact, he had lost over 6 inches of height over the past few decades. He was diagnosed with osteoporosis, an increasingly common complaint in the US. According to the Surgeon ...
Views: 1851(4 votes) - Pain - Whose Fault is It? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from kevin minneyPain... Whose Fault Is It? We live in a society that is bombarded with messages. Messages to buy and to become something we aren’t already, or stop being what we already are. Commercial messages come at us non-stop from all media. These messages have the purpose of convincing us to ...
Views: 1198(2 votes) - Pain-Free Gardening, Part 2 - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Dana DavisThis month I’d like to give you some more tips for gardening pain-free. I’m a beginning gardener, and I’m trying to learn more by taking a Permaculture training at the Regenerative Design Institute (www.regenerativedesign.org). So far, there are SO many gophers in my yard that I’ve lost almost ...
Views: 1434(3 votes) - Relaxation, Pain Relief, and Healing - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2015 from Lana McAraHydrotherapy is water therapy. Warm water plus swirling action = help for many health problems. For years, water therapy has been widely accepted for many medical conditions as well as physical therapy, soft exercise, and faster sports recovery. Here are some tips for getting the most benefit ...
Views: 1179(1 vote) - Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Steve HefferonWhat is it? The Sacroiliac joint (SI) connects the base of the spine to the pelvis. It has two connection points and a hefty network of ligaments because it is a weight-bearing joint. The connection points have a kind of interlocking mechanism that limits movement at the joint. The SI joint ...
Views: 1871(2 votes) - Shiatsu and magnetic Therapy - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Peter RoseShiatsu is about energy, it is about projection of energy, it is about being a conduit for universal energy, it is about re-aligning a recipients energy; but it is also about pressure, the physical stimulus of selected trigger points, about physical releasing of toxins that had become locked ...
Views: 1786(2 votes) - So, You Have a Herniated Disc - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Andrew HunterToday I’m writing about herniated discs. Maybe you’ve heard the term before, but perhaps you don’t know exactly what it means. What exactly are the symptoms of a herniated disc anyway? What is the difference between a herniated disc and a bulging disc? Both conditions start the same way. ...
Views: 719(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) - 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) - The Many Causes of Sciatica Pain - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Andrew HunterNot many people realize this, but sciatica isn’t a diagnosis in itself. Sciatica is actually just a symptom of something else. There are quite a few things that can contribute to sciatica pain, but no matter which one you’re suffering from, the pain is still just as intense and just as ...
Views: 844(1 vote) - The Quick Fix for My Life - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Walt MorreyWe see it everywhere in our culture – everyone wants the quick fix – Got a virus? Give me an antibiotic!! Got back pain? Let’s fix it with surgery!! Overweight? Just do the latest diet for a week!! I saw it advertised on TV, so it must be right. The government protects us from false ...
Views: 1883(3 votes) - Three vital parts of the body which needs more ergonomic support - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Paula PrestonIf you are constantly in front of the computer, writing a document or finishing a report or two, you might encounter instances wherein your body begins to feel numb and your current seating position, regardless of how comfortable it may seem, becomes too painful and body pains and aches pop up ...
Views: 1295(1 vote) - Two Dentists and Their Appliances - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2018 from John DiamondIn 1975, Dr. George Goodheart mentioned a dentist, Dr. Willie May of Albuquerque, New Mexico who was achieving cures for many systemic diseases. I decided to study with him. I remember him well: a wiry man, mercurial, always active. Filled with passion and enthusiasm. Utterly, utterly ...
Views: 2241(3 votes) - Upper Back Pain Causes and Treatment Using Simple Remedies - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonThe upper back pain causes may be related to injury or distress sustained from work related activities. In other cases, some individuals adopted poor postures, which subsequently resulted to muscular irritation or joint dysfunction or at times both, over a period of time. The pain becomes ...
Views: 1018(1 vote) - Upper Back Pain Relief - 3 Exercises to Reduce Pain - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonMany people are forced to suffer with upper back pain. Relief does not have to be in the form of medication or total bed rest. You can exercise and find the relief you are seeking. However, if the pain is persistent you should consult a medical care provider. Also, if the pain is new, due to an ...
Views: 887(1 vote) - Various Causes for Buttocks Pain - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Anne WestThere are many causes of buttocks or butt pain, depending on the location in your body. Pain in the Buttock/Butt muscle - Do you have pain in the big muscle of your butt while sitting, standing, walking, or during sex or other physical exercise? If you push on the center of your butt muscle ...
Views: 17689(1 vote) - 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) - Yoga and Magnetic Therapy - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Peter RoseYoga and Magnetic Therapy By Peter Rose FSI Our modern world is full of stresses that did not exist for previous generations. This statement could have been written in any period, from the industrial revolution (about1800 ) onwards. That does not make it any the less true. The sheer ...
Views: 2265(2 votes) - Your Bed May Be The Culprit For What Ails You - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Candace CzarnyFeng Shui can be used in any part of your home or working space, but focusing on rooms that you frequent is a good place to begin. As you will spend much of your life in your bedroom, this is where many people feel comfortable making changes first. The bedroom is not only the location in which ...
Views: 1169(4 votes) - How Can Men Shave With Acne Without Harming The Skin? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Naomi AndrewsOne of the most challenging things for men is to shave on acne-inflicted skin. While shaving is an essential daily regimen, the razor moving on acneic skin can serve to make the condition worse and damage the skin further. However, with effective skin care and correct shaving techniques, you ...
Views: 1764(2 votes) - How to Get Long Lasting Relief For Back Pain - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Graeme TeagueCan you have long lasting relief for back pain? Can you relieve back pain easily and quickly? You may have many questions about back pain relief, but one of the most common is how can you remove pain now. You may know pain repeats often and all you want is a simple solution to your ...
Views: 1492(4 votes) - Upper Back Pain Exercises That Work - 3 Effective Exercises to Relieve Your Back Pain - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonMany health conditions can be minimized with the right exercises. To reduce your upper back pain, exercises will need to be light to moderate to ensure you do not cause further damage to your back. You should also speak with your doctor before beginning an exercise regimen. Your doctor ...
Views: 921(2 votes) - Arthritis and Your Food - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Patricia MoynihanEven if you don’t have arthritis, you know what you should eat and what you should avoid. But there are specific foods that actually help reduce the inflammation caused by arthritis and, of course, there are foods that arthritis sufferers simply should not eat. Remember, these suggestions are ...
Views: 1592(3 votes) - 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) - Help for Back Pain - Look for Other Options if Treatments Don't Work - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIf you are suffering from back pain caused by simple muscle strains, your pain may be due to simple muscle spasms. If treated properly and with the right medication, the muscle strain causing you discomfort can be treated in just a few weeks. However, some sufferers will experience chronic ...
Views: 774(3 votes) - A Simple Lower Back Relief Technique - you can use now - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Graeme TeagueDid you know that lower back relief is very easy? That you can actually relieve back pain in just a few minutes. Surely if it was this easy everyone would do it. Actually back pain relief is easy, finding a cure is a little more difficult. Too many people search for relief for back pain, and ...
Views: 1101(2 votes) - Alexander Technique - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2010 from Mark JosefsbergThe stresses and strains of modern living, combined with the ubiquity of the computer, cell phone, blackberry etc., seem to draw us in, collapsing us forward and down and giving us a one version of 'bad posture' (another version of bad posture would be sitting up rigidly straight. It doesn't ...
Views: 1127(2 votes) - Arthritis and your weight. - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Patricia MoynihanIt's a horrible fact of life; for arthritis sufferers, movement is often very painful and for arthritis sufferers, movement is absolutely essential. Lack of exercise automatically adds weight. Weight increases the stiffness and pain of arthritis. So, what to do? Well, I'm not going to tell ...
Views: 1355(2 votes) - Back Pain Gets Well with Chiropractic - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Dr. Steve EdelsonDr. Steve Edelson of South Tampa (813) 831-8321 has been treating people who suffer from back pain for over 14 years. I have also been a patient. In the past, I have suffered from severe back pain. It is no fun. I can really empathize with patients who I treat for back pain. The low back can ...
Views: 1504(2 votes) - Back Pain Help - The First VITAL Step - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Graeme TeagueWhy is back pain help so hard to find? You stretch and exercise and yet backpain either fails to disappear or returns again quickly. Surely back pain relief can be easier than this. Unless you know the first ESENTIAL step in back pain relief, you will fail to relieve back pain. You will ...
Views: 1199(3 votes) - Back Pain Management Techniques - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Jin ChongAccording to the research, four out of five of us are going to suffer from back pain at one time or another. Back pain can be caused by many factors, from muscle strain to more serious conditions such as a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, spondylosisthesis, osteoporosis, or a tumor, so it’s ...
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