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- Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Orthopedic Pillows - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Dan DelaneyOrthopedic pillows are not just like any other ordinary pillow. These products are specially made to fulfill a specific function. People buy orthopedic pillows for several reasons. Sometimes people even buy this type of pillow because their doctor has specifically recommended for them to do ...
Views: 5918(1 vote) - Get Rid of Neck Pain with an Orthopedic Pillow - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Dan DelaneyNeck pain is a common ailment that can easily be cured with an orthopedic pillow. You will be surprised to know that by merely changing your sleeping pillows, you will be eliminating neck pain! It’s quite common for people to wake up with a stiff and painful neck from time to time. But, if ...
Views: 2238(1 vote) - 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) - Sciatica? Could Using the Right Lumbar Support Help? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Ed DelaneyBack pain is sometimes due to a condition known as sciatica. If you suffer from sciatica then you may be wondering if lumbar support devices can help relieve you of the condition. To find out if it can and what kind of relief it can actually give you, let us first look at what causes sciatica in ...
Views: 1441(1 vote) - Stretching Exercises for Lower Back Pain - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Ed DelaneyAll individuals are likely to experience back pain at some point in their lives. For this reason, you need to educate yourself on the various methods of preventing or relieving back pain. Prevention is, of course, so much better that cure. Unfortunately, one can’t always prevent back pain. That ...
Views: 1239(1 vote) - ***Diet and its Role in Back Pain - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2011 from Steve LockhartBack pain is largely a result of stress that builds in the body bringing physical imbalances into play and causing irritation to nerves, joints, muscles or ligaments. Stress has three main origins, physical, chemical and emotional so a poor diet which upsets the chemical balance has the ...
Views: 4205(4 votes) - ***Instant Relief From Back Pain and Sciatica - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2011 from Steve LockhartFinding a solution to back pain or sciatica can be a real dilemma for many people. Often the conventional treatments readily available don’t provide the relief you need and pretty soon the pain starts to impact on your lifestyle to the point where you can’t function normally and get through all ...
Views: 4504(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) - 10 Common Causes of Low Back Pain - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2015 from Winifred BraggLow back pain is widespread, and is one of the most frequent reasons for people to seek health care. It is estimated that 80 percent of us will experience back pain by age 55, and it is the leading cause of long-term work disability. While it is often thought that low back pain is primarily ...
Views: 1515(1 vote) - 14 Natural Ways to Get "Back" to Pain-free Living - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Roberta Mittman"Oh, my back is killing me!" Sound familiar? While top nutrition and being careful to avoid further strain and injury are excellent starting points for treating back pain, serious or persistent discomfort may need more attention. If you are one of the numerous souls suffering from back ...
Views: 1262(1 vote) - 3 Common Concerns About Buying an Inversion Table - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Andrew HunterInversion tables were quite popular in the 80’s, but then they fell into the background as other treatments for relieving back pain replaced them. However recently they have begun to resurface into popular treatments for back pain. Regardless of the skepticism and division in the medical ...
Views: 4969(1 vote) - 3 Common Things That Could Be Causing Your Sciatica - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Andrew HunterIf you’re reading this, then I’m guessing you probably already know what sciatica is. Heck, I’d even be willing to wager that you probably even have it yourself. If you do, I’m sorry. I know how painful sciatica can be. Not only does the pain keep you from doing simple daily activities like ...
Views: 10925(1 vote) - 5 Everyday Mistakes That Hurt Your Back - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2011 from Ed DelaneyBack pain can be caused by several different factors, and the sad thing is that some of these factors are the daily habits that you often just take for granted. To help alleviate back pain and prevent further occurrences, take note of these five common everyday habits that may hurt your ...
Views: 1096(1 vote) - 5 WAYS TO PROLONG THE BENEFITS OF YOUR MASSAGE - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2021 from Carrie Kopp AdamsFor many of us, pain in the body is constant. Whether we’ve got metal rods supporting our spine or we’re just trying to age gracefully, we often get a massage to temporarily relieve suffering. The session comes and goes, and though we feel GREAT, there’s a niggling sensation reminding us our ...
Views: 628(1 vote) - 7 WAYS TO DECREASE BACK PAIN - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2020 from Sardar M ImranThe back pain is a common problem that can interfere with work and personal life of a person. Fortunately, there are many exercises and methods that will help you ease this nagging pain. 1. Exercises If you have severe back pain, it must be challenging to get up and move ...
Views: 713(1 vote) - 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) - 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) - Affordable Scoliosis Surgery in Delhi – To stabilize the spine - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2017 from spinesurgery indiaScoliosis Surgery in Delhi is one of the longest and most complicated surgical procedures which are performed by highly skilled and trained spine surgeon on children or adult. The Scoliosis Surgery in Delhi will take around six hours to complete and the patient needs to stay at Scoliosis Surgery ...
Views: 1033(1 vote) - Alleviating Neck Pain and Headaches Part 2: Stretching the Shoulders - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from David ProcyshynA whole body, holistic approach is often the most effective, since it takes all areas of the body into account. This is one of the reasons why yoga has become so popular. It is inherently a holistic practice, not only addressing tightness in the body as a whole, but incorporating the healing ...
Views: 1728(2 votes) - Alleviating Neck Pain and Headaches, Part 1 - Stretching the Neck - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from David ProcyshynNeck pain and headaches are often caused by excessive muscle tension in the neck and shoulders, which can lead to nerve impingements, disc misalignments and feelings of tension, discomfort and pain. These symptoms can be relieved, or at least partially relieved, with a regular stretching routine ...
Views: 1399(3 votes) - Back Pain And The Slumping Economy - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Brian WelschIt is not news that the global economy at large is hurting. Whether you’re in the United States or around the world, the prolonged economic slump is something that’s no surprise to millions of people today. However, what might come as a surprise to some people, is not a surprise once you settle ...
Views: 1233(4 votes) - Back Pain and Your Workouts - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from mike medeirosWe all know the benefits from exercise. Unfortunately, there may be times that your workouts may be leading to back pain. If you find your workouts are leading to back pain, then you can try these tips. Let me first discuss back pain. If you are constantly in serious pain then please consult ...
Views: 942(1 vote) - Back Pain: Do You Have Degenerative Disc Disease? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2015 from Winifred BraggDegenerative disc disease is one of the most common causes of low back pain and also one of the most misunderstood. Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is typically associated with aging. As you age, your discs, like other joints in the body, can degenerate (break down) and become problematic: ...
Views: 1889(1 vote) - Benefits of Body brushing - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Fushi Wellbeing LtdBody brushing also called skin brushing - is one of the best ways to care for your skin. It helps to break up fatty deposits, aids in lymphatic drainage and detoxification, and stimulates circulation on top of the basic exfoliation. Body brushing is popular in detoxification and slimming ...
Views: 1253(1 vote) - Benefits Of Keeping Health Records Digitally - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2020 from Astocare HealthcareGone are the days when doctors used to keep medical records of their patients in the medical file. As the old filling procedure was never as satisfactory, most professionals are resorting to the new electronic health record system, nowadays.Gone are the days when doctors used to keep medical ...
Views: 417(1 vote) - Benefits of Using Electronic Pulse Massager for Pain - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2019 from Jessica RoggersThe process of electrical stimulation involves low-level electrical impulses carried in the muscles to stimulate them and force them to contract. As per the Food and Drug Administration of the USA, these devices are marketed illegally as shortcuts for binding the muscles and definition. As per ...
Views: 816(1 vote) - Build muscle with these great exercises - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2019 from Jittery MonksAre you looking to get into shape and build muscle instead of just lose fat? Then it pays to invest some into carrying out regular exercise. Investing a lot of time into changing your diet will help you to lose weight, but it isn’t likely to help you actually get into muscular shape. To do that, ...
Views: 883(1 vote) - 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) - Can Too Much Coffee Cause Sciatica? The Strange Truth Behind Your Cup of Joe - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Andrew HunterOkay, this is another odd-ball article topic here, but please bear with me. Have you ever wondered if the coffee you grab in the morning on the way to work might be causing your back pain and sciatica? Well, of course there are foods that you can eat that either hurt or help inflammation in ...
Views: 10519(1 vote) - Can you make a claim for whiplash if you were a passenger? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Nicholas JervisIf you have been involved in a road traffic accident and you were a passenger in one of the vehicles that was involved in the collision you may be wondering whether you can make a claim for whiplash injury compensation? This article looks at how a whiplash injury is actually caused, whether it ...
Views: 1320(1 vote) - Changing your Eating Habits for Back Pain - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from louise hakerI didn’t realize when I was younger that what I ate had a great deal to do with how my body functioned. I understood that I needed to eat in order to survive, but I didn’t truly realize that it mattered until I found myself feeling totally wiped out day after day. I would wake up every morning, ...
Views: 1713(1 vote) - Chiropractic Controversy - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from sarah labdarChiropractic not to long ago had been viewed as controversial, fringe medicine. Traditional medical practitioners thought of chiropractors as hacks and never revered chiropractic as medicine at all. Chiropractors struggled for years to prove their science to the patients and moreover to their ...
Views: 1672(1 vote) - Degenerative Disc Disease in Neck - How to Avoid Life Time Medication or Surgery - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from meital jamesDegenerative disc disease in neck is not actually a disease at all. It's a process that happens to everyone with aging. The spinal discs go through natural changes as we age. Degeneration of the disc usually happens in the lumbar area or in the neck, but it can occur anywhere along the ...
Views: 1889(1 vote) - Dissolve Your Chronic Pain with Open Focus - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2015 from Robert Wright, Jr., Ph.D., COFTAre you suffering in pain? Is your pain long lasting or chronic? Do you lose sleep because your pain is so intense that you cannot easily drift off to sleep? Are you avoiding certain activities due to your pain? Is your pain negatively affecting your mood or emotional state? Would you like to ...
Views: 1575(1 vote) - Do I Need To Go For A Traction Device? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2016 from Harshad JethraPeople often wonder if they must go for traction devices that can heal a condition like a sore neck or a sore back. In practice, a simple traction device can work wonders for your health and well being, to the extent that you'll forget you ever suffered from pain. When one suffers from ...
Views: 1101(1 vote) - Do Inversion Tables Really Work For Back Pain? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2019 from Kalyna KapurTelevision advertisements and the Internet is ripe with promises of pain relief and improvement in back pain with the continuous use of inversion tables. However, one really can’t trust these sources for dependable information. So, does an inversion table really work with back pain? Here is a ...
Views: 1025(1 vote) - Do You Have Back Pain? Try These Seven Secrets to Reduce Back Pain While Watching Television - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2015 from Winifred BraggAlthough obesity of itself does not cause back pain, being overweight increases your risk of back pain. Americans watch television an average of four hours per day. Start utilizing some of the time you spend watching television to reduce your back pain by simply incorporating as much movement ...
Views: 1580(1 vote) - Does Acupressure Work For Back Pain Relief? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Graeme TeagueFirstly, back pain relief requires a multi-faceted approach if you want long lasting results. You must balance your muscles and joints, break the habitual pain cycle and learn to prevent pain returning. However, Acupressure is a useful tool and will help you achieve the above. But here is ...
Views: 2122(1 vote) - Dr. Ross Pine - Pine Chiropractic Center - Do I Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Ross PineMany people believe they have carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The majority have been told by their medical doctor that they have CTS. Others have mistakenly concluded that because they have some numbness and tingling in their wrist or hand, they must have this neurological disorder. Still others ...
Views: 1843(1 vote) - Eliminate Neck Pain with an Orthopedic Pillow - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Dan DelaneyThere are several factors that may cause neck pain, but among the most common are staying in a single position for too long and sleeping in an awkward position. To help you sleep better and relieve your neck of the pressures that it has been subjected to all day, you may want to invest in an ...
Views: 1057(1 vote) - Eliminating Ergonomic Injuries is as Simple as An Ounce of Prevention - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Ken KaufmanPreventable ergonomic injuries account for fully one-third of all workplace injuries and illnesses. As a result, U.S. employers pay more than $15 billion in workers compensation claims for these injuries every year. In addition, as many as 785,000 lost work days are reported as a result of ...
Views: 1558(1 vote) - Ergonomic Office Chairs: Part I .Postural Practice for Prolonged Sitting - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Gail McGonigalErgonomic chairs are designed for enabling people to remain comfortable when performing work or employment based activities in an ergonomic chair. Postural comfort does not come naturally. It comes from learning to create movement in your pelvic region, so that tissues in your buttocks ...
Views: 2060(1 vote) - 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) - Exploring Holistic Pain Management in San Mateo, CA - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2024 from Chiranjit RoyIn the bustling city of San Mateo, CA, where the pace of life can often be frenetic, finding effective pain management solutions becomes paramount. From chronic back pain to sports injuries, the need for holistic approaches to alleviate discomfort is ever-present. Fortunately, nestled within ...
Views: 269(1 vote) - Fighting low back pain - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Dr.Savitha SuriThere are innumerable causes for low back pain. It may arise due to wrong sitting posture, injury to lower part of spine, slip disc, overweight, osteoarthritis, etc. Usually low back pain can be brought under control without going for surgery. Surgery should be the last option. 1. As soon as ...
Views: 1492(1 vote) - Five Simple Tips To Relieve Your Tired Feet - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2019 from Jessica RoggersTo get help from tired feet, rub them, utilize moving stick, douse them, purify and get invigorated feet. Significant piece of multi day we continue remaining to finish the standard tasks and now and again when the farthest point is expanded, we experience the ill effects of feet torment ...
Views: 796(1 vote) - Five Tips to Reduce Back Pain with Physical Therapy - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2015 from Winifred BraggPatients with back pain often ask me, "How will physical therapy help me with my back pain?" and "If I am hurting how will exercise help me?" Not all physical therapy programs are suited for everyone. Therefore, patients should discuss their medical history with their qualified healthcare ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - For Joint Health Check Your Symptoms and Signs before it hits you! - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2018 from Krishna SinghOsteoarthritis has been termed to be a medical condition, where diminishing cartilage affects the bone. This takes place when the body is not in a position to develop new cartilage quickly for repairing the naturally broken down cartilage. As a result, the joint bones have insufficient cartilage ...
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