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- Why Our Bones and Joints Crack and What You Can Do About It - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from Mark RosenbergOften times I have patients who will tell me they hear funny snapping, crackling and popping noises coming from their knees, hips, ankles, wrists during different motions and wonder if they’ve cracked or damaged the bone somehow. I assure them this is, generally, not the case and that those ...
Views: 35220 - Acid Reflux and Back Pain: Partners in Crime - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Samuel WhatleyYou may have never put the two together but acid reflux and back pain can be connected. Whether they present themselves together or separately, the pain can be excruciating. Understanding the connection will help alleviate symptoms. Acid reflux is the result of acid rising up the esophagus ...
Views: 28136 - Can Sleeping on the Floor Help Your Back? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Andrew HunterI’m sure you already know that the average person sleeps about 8 hours per day. That is one third of your life right there. Doesn’t it make sense then that we should put some thought into how we sleep? If you’ve been suffering from back pain, have you considered that it might be the result ...
Views: 20450 - 3 Reasons Why Sciatica Doesn’t Go Away - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Andrew HunterI sometimes hear people complain that their sciatica won’t go away despite the fact that they have done “everything” to get rid of it. Why is this? Are some people cursed to live in pain for the rest of their lives? I personally don’t think so. There is usually a much more common problem ...
Views: 19988 - 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) - 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) - Dowager's Hump: How to Prevent or Correct It - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Dana DavisMany people I meet are concerned about getting more rounded and stooped over as they get older. This condition is called Kyphosis or ‘Dowager’s Hump’. It’s when the thoracic vertebrae in the upper spine curve forward excessively. This can lead to back and neck pain, due to strain on the ...
Views: 17280(3 votes) - Are Sit Ups Bad For Your Back? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Charles InnissOver the past years, full sit ups have fallen out of favor with personal trainers, and crunches have taken over as the most popular stomach exercise. The main reason crunches have taken over is the belief that full sit ups are bad for your back, and in this article we’ll explore the difference ...
Views: 16974(3 votes) - Excessive Lumbar Spinal Curvature is a Common Source of Lower Back Pain - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Stephen AkamineWhat is Lordosis? Lordosis is also known as Hyperlordosis or Swayback or Saddleback. It is an abnormal excessive front-to-back curvature of the lower back Lumbar Spine. Hyperlordosis is one of the most common causes of Lower Back Pain yet is a correctable condition if addressed ...
Views: 14632(1 vote) - 4 Common Types of Sciatica - Which Do You Have? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Andrew HunterA lot of people don't know this, but sciatica isn't a disease. It is actually a symptom of some other kind of problem. It is sort of a clue that something else is wrong, so to speak. You probably have sciatica, if you have a stabbing or shooting pain in your legs, buttocks, hips, or lower ...
Views: 12072 - 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) - 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) - One Weird Trick to Get Rid of Sciatica Pain - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Andrew HunterThis article is definitely a little off the beaten path, so before I dive into this, I just want to clear up that I am not a medical professional and you should not use this information as a substitute for the advice of a qualified health care provider. But, if it seems like nothing else is ...
Views: 10399(1 vote) - 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) - Techniques For Chronic Upper Back Pain - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2007 from Lance JepsenMost people will experience some type of back pain at some point in their lives but for most, it lasts only a few days or weeks. It could result from moving furniture, gardening, or even turning the wrong way. Usually the pain responds to home remedies such as ice packs, rest, and over the ...
Views: 9643(2 votes) - The Best & Quickest Exercise To Relieve Sciatica - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2008 from Graeme TeagueSciatica, I’m sure you know, is a real “pain in the butt”. It affects your day to day life and stops you enjoying your work and leisure times. At times pin is constant and you may even get numbness in your legs. You may be frustrated that you can’t even tie your own shoe laces, or play with ...
Views: 9554 - Horseback Riding With a Herniated Disc - by Submitted on Jun 08, 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: 9453 - 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) - Does Sitting Too Much Cause Sciatica? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Andrew HunterSomething that many people know is that sitting too much causes sciatica. After all, one thing that many cases of sciatica have in common is that the people that suffer from it generally have jobs or lifestyles that involve sitting for a good portion of the day, whether it be working at a desk ...
Views: 9119 - Negative Heel Shoes: Why You Might Want A Pair - by Everything old is new again. That old adage certainly applies when it comes to negative heel shoes. This popular trend from the 1970s is back and more popular than ever. After years of suffering wearing high heels or other elevated shoes, many people are experiencing the relaxation and ...
Views: 9088 - 3 Common Causes to Sacrum Pain - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Andrew HunterDo you have Sacrum pain? Your sacrum is located at the bottom of your spine and it is what many people refer to as your tail bone. A lot of muscle attach into your sacrum including your Gluteus Maximus (your buttocks) and many smaller and deeper internal rotator muscles such as your ...
Views: 9014 - What Is A Bulging Disc, And What Does That Mean? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from David StevensWhen someone tells you that you have a bulging disk, or you read it on your MRI report, you may wonder what that means. Is that what is causing my pain? Will it go away? Do I need surgery? How can I fix it? These are all good questions that need to be answered before you decide what ...
Views: 8865 - What Is Ergonomic Movement? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalThe term 'ergonomic' is a label that applies to the study of the workplace environment for efficiency, safety and productivity. People who study this area usually have a professional background in ergonomics and apply their own understanding to the employment environment through their ...
Views: 7938 - What to Do Immediately After Getting Rear-Ended - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2013 from Ryan RosenthalA harsh squeal of brakes. The smell of burnt rubber. The crunch and bang of twisted metal. From fender benders to pile ups, getting rear-ended is unfortunately a common driving risk. Do you know what five things you should do immediately after getting rear-ended? Commit these to memory to ...
Views: 7859 - PEMFS FOR BACK PAIN - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2019 from Dr. William PawlukBack pain is so common that you’ve probably experienced it for yourself – or you will at some point in your life, since over 85% of adults do. In fact, back pain is the second most common pain ailment – only headaches occur more often. Back pain, like any pain, is a communication that ...
Views: 7769 - Why Stomach Sleeping Is So Bad For your Upper Back Neck and Shoulders - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Martin SchneckenbergerSleeping is an essential function of our everyday lives. Most people never take into account the effects it may have on the health and stability of the upper back and neck. If you are in the wrong position, you could be causing trauma or injury to your upper back area. Of the three ...
Views: 7763 - ***If Your Voice Feels Tight, The Problem May Be Your Jaw - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2010 from Nancy DanielsWhen I show my clients how to find their 'real' voice, the first order of business is to make sure that their jaw is relaxed. This is important because if the jaw is clenched, you will not be able to make the change. Whereas tension in the neck and shoulder regions is much more common in woman - ...
Views: 7702(2 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) - An Essential Understanding of the Psoas Muscles - - Upgrading the Approach to Tight Psoas Muscles - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Lawrence GoldTo begin, let's say that an essential understanding of the psoas muscles means a basic understanding of their function. Basic, in this sense, means easy to understand, and function, in this sense, means more than what they do; it means what they enable you to do. So, this piece presents a ...
Views: 7260(3 votes) - The Top 4 Benefits of Pillow Top Mattresses - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2012 from Joe AuerPillow top mattresses represent the pinnacle of luxury in the bedding industry. They are often associated with the finest mattresses in the world. In addition to being associated with luxury, pillow top mattresses provide several benefits to its users. Let’s take a look at four of the biggest ...
Views: 6836 - Whiplash Injury - A Pain In The Neck - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from Raymond ShawWhiplash is an injury to the neck caused by a sudden movement back, forward or sideways of the head and neck. Depending upon the severity, it is also called a neck sprain or strain, cervical sprain or strain. The injury often involves the muscles, discs, tendons, and nerves. Causes • Most ...
Views: 6436 - The Hidden Cause of Neck Pain and Lower Back Pain - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Stephen AkamineNeck Pain and Lower Back Pain complexities? Neck Pain and Lower Back Pain are the 2 most common forms of pain in the human anatomy, yet the cause of either can be complex at times due to so many different causes. One of those is often very difficult to diagnose, frequently overlooked, and is ...
Views: 6384(1 vote) - How men benefit from Massage - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Igor BubisMale massage is less common in many countries than massages for females are; the idea of going for a massage conjures up visions of spas and pampering which many men don’t see as being very masculine. This is a shame though as male massage has many benefits, some of which are specific to men ...
Views: 6345(1 vote) - The Wrong Foods can Cause Back Pain - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Tom WatsonBack pain can be triggered by a number of things, one of them being the foods you eat or don’t eat. Here is some information about the types of foods you should be eating and those which you should stay away from. Most importantly, you should drink plenty of water on a daily basis to hydrate ...
Views: 6184(3 votes) - Benefits of Chi Swing Exercise - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from OneTouch MassageGetting enough oxygen is vital to the health of your body. Aerobic exercise can help to increase the oxygen levels in your body, thereby improving your overall health. Although the thought of aerobic exercise may conjure up images of running, biking, and swimming, a workout does not have to be ...
Views: 6040 - 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) - The dietary and therapeutic benefits of raw cannabis - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2021 from Shahbaz MalikMarijuana is a vegetable like many other plants that we eat every day. In fact, cannabis is a super food in itself! Its raw hemp flowers and leaves are packed with beneficial phytochemicals not commonly found elsewhere, and add a healthy touch to salads, smoothies and ...
Views: 5788 - 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) - Suffering With Herniated Disc Problems? 5 Ways to Relieve Your Back Pain Now - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Malton SchexneiderDoes this scenario sound familiar? You bend over to pick a Kleenex off the floor. Your back locks up. You begin to experience lower back pain radiating into the buttocks and down the leg. You consult with your doctor who orders an MRI. The MRI report identifies a herniated disc. Bad news? ...
Views: 5686 - Why Does Cold Weather Make Back Pain Worse? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Andrew HunterMaybe you’ve heard before that people with achy joints or arthritis can predict a cold snap coming long before the local weather man. Have you ever wondered why this is? Or maybe you yourself suffer from back pain that seems to get worse every time winter strikes and the temperature drops ...
Views: 5322 - Upper Back and Neck Pain Relief - Reading in Bed - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Martin SchneckenbergerReading in bed may be the cause of why you are experiencing upper back, neck and even possibly shoulder pain. When you sustain a position for 20 or so minutes, the muscles that are creating the actions are shortening. In the case of sitting up or lying down in bed and reading, the pecs and the ...
Views: 5275(1 vote) - Is That Beer Belly Causing Your Back Pain? The Truth May Shock You - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Andrew HunterIf you’re like most of us, you probably have a little extra padding around your middle that you’ve been meaning to get rid of for a while now. But did you know that extra weight might actually be causing your back pain and sciatica? In fact, when most people go to see a doctor about back ...
Views: 5034(1 vote) - Your Feet – The Root Cause of Your Back Pain? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Cornelia MerkWhen you see some cracks in the walls you immediately check if the house lacks foundation. If your car is difficult to handle, especially after you hit a large pothole or the curb, you immediately check the alignment settings in your car. In both cases you make sure that there is a proper ...
Views: 5015(2 votes) - 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) - The Hidden Source of Muscle Pain and Soft Tissue Pain - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Stephen AkamineWhy is it called a hidden source of Muscle Pain and Soft Tissue Pain? There is a source of Muscle Pain and Soft Tissue Pain that can be difficult to pinpoint, because the pain is felt in a location that is not the source of the problem, and if not treated properly is oftentimes difficult to ...
Views: 4935(1 vote) - Did you know your muscles have memories? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Kyana MinerIt’s probably not a surprise to you that any repeated physical movements we do in our lifetime affects our muscles. For example, if you sit at a computer 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, your shoulders, neck, or low back may began to hold a Chronic Stress Pattern. However, physical stress is not ...
Views: 4640(5 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) - How to Help Back Pain through Hydrotherapy and Spas Hot Tubs - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Brian CampbellAn aching back is nothing to sneeze at. In fact, over one-half of all working Americans complains of back pain at some point in their lives. In addition, most back pain has no diagnostic cause such as an inflammatory disease like rheumatoid arthritis. But for some people, inexplicable back pain ...
Views: 4345(2 votes) - 3 Benefits of Core Training Using a Balance Board - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Moutassem HammourTraining with a balance board is a great way to strengthen your core. What we call the core of your body involves a series of muscles that help stabilize our trunk whenever we initiate a movement. Core training is today considered an essential aspect of all fitness training. As a ...
Views: 4327 - ***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 ...
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