Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Back and Neck Pain Articles
We are currently looking for an Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Back and Neck Pain". If you have expertise in Back and Neck Pain and your own website and/or product for this topic, please review this form for complete details. The Official Guide Position is part of our Premium Placement Package
- Drug Companies Pay MDs to Prescribe Opioids that Kill 33,000 Yearly - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2017 from Richard Ruhling$46 million was paid to 68,000 MDs for their opioid prescriptions as kick-backs, according to the CDC. “This is outrageous and just the latest example of how drug companies are killing people with their products,” says Dr. Richard Ruhling, a retired physician who once relieved a doctor for a ...
Views: 1190 - Waking Up in the Morning With Back Pain - What Will Make it Go Away? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalThe main causes of back pain are lack of movement in your spine. As a writer about back pain, because I have suffered back pain myself with postural scoliosis in my spine; I will admit that it happens to us all, if we don't practice what we preach! None of us are perfect and I am no ...
Views: 1190 - Basic Course of Treatment For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2016 from Harshad JethraCarpal tunnel syndrome is broadly classified as a painful medical condition of arms and wrists, caused by a squeezed nerve in the wrist. It afflicts women more commonly than men and is most prevalent during 30 to 60 years of age. Around five in hundred women and three in hundred men have been ...
Views: 1188 - Relieving Baby Boomers Pain and Movement Challenges - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Sheldon GinsbergThere is no way to quantify the influence the baby boomer generation has had upon our world unfortunately, they are only now beginning to be aware of the price they are paying for their efforts... While their highly intelligent and articulate minds have produced amazing results their lifelong ...
Views: 1186 - The First of Seven Sins in Obesity - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalThis article is not directed to any woeful sins that you are currently enjoying that are causing your obesity. The sins are what is society is creating, that makes it difficult for you to lose weight. I feel that you need to understand what these sins are, in the hope that you can learn to ...
Views: 1186 - Do Computer Screens Effect Your Eyes? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2016 from Leslie DutcherResearch shows that as many as 90% of people who constantly work with computers have experienced negative effects on their eyes. Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is commonly referred to as strain on the eyes caused by constant computer use. Continually looking at a computer screen for prolonged ...
Views: 1183 - 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: 1183(1 vote) - Core Training Is Definitely Worth Your Time - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from Len GlassmanThe term "core" refers to the muscles of your abdominals and those of your lower back. These muscles play a unique role since they provide stabilization for your entire body. Training your “core muscles” typically results in multiple benefits in a relatively short amount of time. This is ...
Views: 1181 - Introduction to DOCC - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from David HanscomI am a surgeon. I think like a surgeon. I am intent on finding a structural problem I can surgically correct and relieve my patient's suffering. I feel a deep sense of satisfaction and I am my patients' hero. It is a privilege to be able to offer that service to my community. However, a ...
Views: 1180 - The Second Sins of Obesity - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalThis article is the second in a series, where I am trying to explain the reasons for the transformation of our size and shape into obesity. In the western culture, we have a market explosion of advertising in every direction that confuses life with 'need' and 'wants'. There are too many choices ...
Views: 1179 - ***Chronic Back Pain Limits Brain Power - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2007 from Jesse CannoneYou don't need to be a scientist to know that chronic back pain can have a negative impact on your life, often bringing with it anxiety and depression. It can affect your ability to work, sleep, and perform other daily activities. Until recently, it has been assumed that whatever changes ...
Views: 1178 - Why Do Heavier People Get More Back Pain? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalBack pain is very common in our western society, because we don't do sufficient exercise to enable our skeletal joints to move adequately, without becoming stiff and sore on movement. We drive around in cars too much and do mostly sedentary activities at work that does not provide our body ...
Views: 1177 - Home Traction Devices: Letting You Save Trouble - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2016 from Harshad JethraPhysical Therapy is a remarkable way to heal the body from a host of musculoskeletal afflictions, which could affect the back, the neck or any of the joints. This also works for many problems affecting our bones and muscles. The therapy is very often based on the principle of decompression ...
Views: 1176 - Tips to Recovering and Preventing Common Injuries - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Bonnie PfiesterFew people are lucky enough to never experience some type of back pain in their lifetime. I know what back pain can do to someone - and it’s not fun by any means. A few years ago I suffered from a muscle spasm after a shoulder workout. The spasm was yanking on my discs and throwing me all out ...
Views: 1174(1 vote) - Causes Of Low Back Pain - 5 Main Reasons Why Low Back Pain Is Common Today - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Tommy WayneDifferent causes of low back pain can be related to different factors such as bad posture, overworked muscles, muscle straining and accidents. Other than those main factors, there are risk factors known to cause pain in the back. Risk factors include aging, size and shape of the spine, smoking, ...
Views: 1173 - 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: 1172(4 votes) - Hidden Dangers At The Gym For Your Back And Body... - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2008 from Steve HefferonIf you go to the gym to get healthy and fit, look good, feel good and pamper your ego, then I urge you take a minute to think about something, Do you remember the old adage, "People like to do what they are good at and comfortable with"? Are you living that old adage at the gym? Most people ...
Views: 1171 - 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: 1169(1 vote) - Birth of the DOCC Project - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 from David HanscomIn 1998 I moved to Sun Valley, Idaho for personal reasons. I became the sole proprietor of a one-physician spine surgery practice in 2001. I did not have the rehab physicians to rely on. I made a commitment that I would take care of all the patients that walked through my door. It did not matter ...
Views: 1165 - Lower Back Pain And Strong Ab Muscles - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Charles InnissMany gym goers and fitness minded people know that having strong abdominal muscles helps to support the lower back, but not that many people truly understand how and why. Before we get into it, let me say that lower back pain is complex, and you should always consult with licensed health ...
Views: 1164 - Getting help with chronic lower back pain with the Alexander Technique - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Thomas BullChronic lower back pain is certainly difficult to live with. You are not necessarily sure why you get it or even exactly what makes it more painful nevertheless it continues returning. Your doctor has given you various assessments and scans and there’s not much obviously wrong with your back ...
Views: 1161(1 vote) - Sensitization to Pain - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from David HanscomWhen your brain is hammered week after week, month after month, and sometimes year after year with the same pain impulses, it becomes very efficient in processing them. It takes less of an impulse from your back to elicit the same response in the brain. Or looked at differently the same impulse ...
Views: 1161 - Are You Living in a House of Pain? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Iris Rosenfeld, DCARE YOU LIVING IN A HOUSE OF PAIN? DECLARE YOUR INDEPENDENCE FROM PAIN NOW!! Some action steps to decrease your pain!!!! Pain signals that something is wrong within the body. Acute pain is caused by an immediate trauma and acts as a warning signal. Chronic pain, on the other hand, ...
Views: 1160 - Natural Relief And Remedies For Your Back Pain - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Edith LingenfelterBack pain may be a symptom of a variety of problems in the muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones or an underlying organ. The many contributors of back pain may be one or several conditions such as; arthritis, osteoporosis, rheumatism, infection and fever, tumor, weak stomach muscles, peptic ulcer, ...
Views: 1160 - You Don't Have To Be Perfect To Be Free Of Back Pain - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from Steve HefferonWould you have back pain if every part of your body were perfect? The answer has to be… No, it's pretty safe to say you wouldn't have any pain if your body were perfectly aligned, perfectly balanced and in a perfect state of being. But here's the thing—you don't have to be perfect to be ...
Views: 1158 - Heal Your Back Pain Without Costing a Dime - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalBack pain is one of the main causes for visits to your family doctor and why? People believe that because their spine is made up of separate vertebral joints, the spinal joints are designed to flex or bend. Our back or spine is probably the most delicate part of our anatomy and we need to ...
Views: 1157 - The Power Of Bodywork - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Sean wolfI believe in the idea that there are 2 kinds of power, Internal and external. What I refer to as internal or true power is defined by Webster’s as;” power ability to act or produce an effect, have influence over others”. Or the ability to inspire, encourage, and lift others up. In martial arts ...
Views: 1157 - Are you piercing for reasonable Minimal invasive spine surgery cost in India? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2017 from spinesurgery indiaYes, let me tell you that choosing India as the best option for minimally invasive surgery is a good decision to get better surgery because the literally affordable minimal invasive spine surgery cost in India matter's for middle-class people otherwise if they think they can't afford then they ...
Views: 1155 - Ditch That Never-ending Grief: 8 Guaranteed Tips for Attaining Back Pain Relief - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Ben OberholzerThe search for back pain relief can be quantified to seeking for the elixir of life. With colds garnering the top spot, studies show that back pain is the second most common reason why there’s a growing population of patients seeking medical treatment. The condition hampers mobilization and it ...
Views: 1155 - How Cervical Fusion will Relieve you More than just Neck pain and Referred Pain? - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Jennifer ButlerCervical fusion, a surgery of the upper spine, has been shown to relieve more than just neck pain and referred pain. A study published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery in August 2009 revealed that two years after undergoing cervical fusion, patients reported a lessening of severity and a ...
Views: 1155 - A Chair Is Not Just for Sitting! - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalSo what's that supposed to mean, if a chair is not just for sitting? It means that a chair has more than just one role. Sitting obviously is the first role, but the second role is movement. It is important while you are sitting that your body continues to move actively, or your body will ...
Views: 1154 - Benefit From Advanced Pilates Regime - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Jacob MerinoPilates is an extremely admired way of working out which is used by people around the world. A lot of participants have their own preferred versions of Pilates, including the advanced Pilates method that is preferred by those who wish a a lot of challenging work out as well as by those who have ...
Views: 1154 - The Dangers in Daily Living: Washing the Kitchen Floor - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalHousework is one of the main ways that many people injure their backs, by simply not using the correct muscles or joints in the movements required for accomplishing the task. The main option for cleaning the floor is to use a kitchen mop. If your kitchen is large, then you are more likely to ...
Views: 1154 - 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: 1153(2 votes) - Is Your Life Ruined By Chronic Or Acute Lower Back Pain? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Raphaelo SteffThe medical studies are alarming: during their lives, most people are affected by lower back pain. This medical condition is responsible for more incapacity and sick leave than any other is. Check out the fact: • Eight out of ten have suffered or will suffer from this debilitating ...
Views: 1152 - Relieve Chronic Back Pain With Spinal Decompression Therapy In NYC - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Nathan BarlowOf all the parts of the human body, the spine is one of the most critical. The central nervous system and the spinal column is the very first thing to form in the womb. The brain communicates with the rest of the body through the spinal cord which is housed within the spine. Damage to the spine ...
Views: 1152 - 10 Effective Home Remedies for Knee Pain - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2016 from Being ChinmayAsthijivak is actually fabricated oil that gives help from different joint agonies, for example, Knee torment, shoulder torment and back torment and so on. The oil helps in bringing back the typical usefulness of different influenced body parts through enhancing the sum and stream of synovial ...
Views: 1150 - Our Spinal Anatomy: Causes of Backaches - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2016 from Harshad JethraOur spinal anatomy is unique, and it comprises of strong bones. Ligament and tendons in our back are flexible, and the back also has large muscles and highly sensitive nerves. The human spine has been designed in such a way that it can be very strong, and this is necessary, so that the spine ...
Views: 1148 - The Ultimate Guide to Buying CBD Oil Online - Here are Top 3 Tips! - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2018 from Ram DurisetiCBD Oil is known as cannabidiol oil, and it is found in the Cannabis Sativa L species of plants. This oil has a large number of health benefits and is very good for the nervous, brain, digestive and immune systems of the body. Regular consumption can boost health and alleviate illness. Several ...
Views: 1148 - Obesity is About Changing Your Lifestyle and Not About Trying to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalIf you are constantly obsessed with food, by depriving yourself of what you enjoy; then the changes are that you will actually never win the battle of trying to lose weight. Every time I said to myself "Right I am going on a Diet! I would suddenly have this strong desire to have something ...
Views: 1145 - Spinal Decompression: Vastly Effective for Healing a Host of Conditions and Disorders - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2016 from Harshad JethraSpinal decompression is one of the most successful treatments for anyone suffering from back ache, especially lower back pain. This is administered by the use of traction, wherein the decompression occurs resulting from the force applied. The decompression therapy has been used for centuries by ...
Views: 1145 - The Second Sins of Obesity - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalThis article is the second in a series, where I am trying to explain the reasons for the transformation of our size and shape into obesity. In the western culture, we have a market explosion of advertising in every direction that confuses life with 'need' and 'wants'. There are too many choices ...
Views: 1145 - Banish Neck Pain with an Orthopedic Pillow - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Dan DelaneyExperiencing neck pain is not easy. Anyone can suffer from neck pain at any point in his life. Neck pain can be caused by stress, incorrect sleeping posture, or even by a lack of sleep. The irony is that neck pain itself can cause you to lose sleep. What’s worse is that if the pain continues ...
Views: 1143 - Frozenshoulder - What exactly is the Frozen Shoulder? - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Patrick ThompsonThe change in lifestyle has seen the increase in the number of health problems that people face. The main reason behind the high number of health problems has been attributed to both change in dieting and activity. The frozen shoulder is the most common health problem in the world today. Frozen ...
Views: 1143 - HAVING A BABY PAIN BACK MOREOVER AS HIP PAIN DURING PREGNANCY - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2013 from Shane ChauhanPregnancy is often a miraculous regarding lifestyle! Not only are you experiencing adjustments with an psychological level, one's body is having a large alternation in it's physiques. A lot of women record being pregnant aches and pains during their maternity through neck of the guitar soreness ...
Views: 1142 - Vitamins Vs Painkillers - What YOU can do regarding initial treatments for common pain problems - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2016 from Julie DohertyIt is a common reoccurring question when it comes to pain what is better and of course safer: Vitamins or Painkillers? Having treated a great many people over the years suffering all various types of pain, my primary concern is looking at the underlying causes of the pain: Pain is ...
Views: 1142 - Is Spinal Surgery Necessary? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2010 from Janelle TrempeEighty percent of Americans will at some time experience low back pain significant enough to see a doctor. If you find yourself among those seeking help, you might be surprised to hear that spinal surgeries are on the rise. What should you expect if you see a doctor for low back pain? As ...
Views: 1141 - Try These Chronic Back Pain Relief Options - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Angela MartinezMany people suffer from back pain, some of them have experienced it for a period of time. Some back pain sufferers have all but given up hope of finding relief. There are some pain management clinics in Dallas that may be worth consideration. Whether one lives in Texas or elsewhere, working with ...
Views: 1141 - What causes burning back pain? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneHaving the sensation of burning back pain can be very annoying and quite debilitating. There are many reasons why back pain develops, and the nature of the pain can be an important clue for physicians seeking a diagnosis. While back pain symptoms vary from patient to patient, having a back ...
Views: 1141 - A Correct Way to Sit that Provides Therapeutic Comfort to Your Spine - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Gail McGonigalYour back or spinal column is the most important part of your skeletal body. Without your spinal column, functional mobility would be impaired and your comfort level in ergonomic sitting would greatly jeopardize your internal organs. The main purpose of the spinal column is to maintain the ...
Views: 1139