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- Dear Mimi: I Have Neck Tension! - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Lese DuntonDear Mimi: I HAVE CONSTANT TENSION IN MY NECK. ANY SUGGESTIONS? Of course, some neck tension has purely physiological sources, for example, the way one sleeps or uncustomary physical exercise. In these cases, gently rolling and massaging the neck can be helpful, with special attention to the ...
Views: 1884 - Five Tips on Choosing a Bed for Better Health - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2018 from Logan SandersOn average, a person will spend a whole third of their life asleep in bed, and when you look at it this way you begin to understand the importance of choosing the right bed. We aim to help you do this here with what we believe are the key areas to cover when selecting the right bed for ...
Views: 1881 - Lumbar Spondylosis, Causes and its Symptoms - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Bryan steopherUnderstanding what is Lumbar spondylosis is very important to get to the causes of the condition. It is a health condition that brings intense pain in the sufferer due to degeneration of intervertebral discs and facet joints. It is associated with the lower bone of the spine or vertebrae. The ...
Views: 1881 - Flexibility: The Key to Pain-Free Joints and Muscles at Any Age - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2013 from Zen-Jay ChuangEvery day at my medical practice, I see several people for different aches and pains due to arthritis, stiffness of joints, tight muscles, and combinations of these. They can be young men or women in their twenties coming in for severe low back pain, or retirees in their sixties bothered by ...
Views: 1879(1 vote) - How to Avoid Lower Back Injury When Lifting Something Heavy - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2013 from Ryan RosenthalI am sure may of our readers at one time or another, in the course of their careers have lifted a heavy load. From UPS workers and FEDEX workers may lift every day, but how about the assembly workers? How about the workers for the CTA or Metra Railroad? Let us not forget about the hard ...
Views: 1879(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: 1873(2 votes) - Any Exercise Is Better Than No Exercise - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2013 from Dr. Michael L. HallExercise is any physical activity that gets your body moving, and when it comes to exercise any exercise is better than no exercise. The latest publication on this topic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans that states ...
Views: 1871 - Joint Pain Remedies: How to Use Hydrotherapy for Joint Pain - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2013 from Debra GrantsThere are many treatments for joint pain. To determine the best treatment for your particular case, it is important to consult your doctor or a specialist. The treatment options include medication (prescription and non-prescription), physical therapy, joint supplements, topical agents and ...
Views: 1871 - Cure Your Dandruff with Natural Ways - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Keith CiricilloAs we all have that Dandruff is the most familiar scalp disorder. When there is Dandruff in the person's head, one starts avowal itchy and the scalp starts becoming dry day by day. Dandruff is mainly caused when there is excessive peeling of dry skin cells. Although Dandruff is not that ...
Views: 1869 - Growing Popularity of Chiropractic Treatment - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Sandy BellToday, the demand for chiropractic Sacramento treatment has outgrown the supply. The history till date has never witnessed such a growth in demand for chiropractic treatment. Of course, the reasons behind this are quite simple to understand. Lack of health-care, chronic lifestyles, and stress ...
Views: 1868 - Is it prudent to worry about your posture? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Dr.Benjamin BakerTake a look around next time your are in public, take a visual survey of all the different postures people show. This is something I find myself doing often. It always shocks me when I realize how many people have major postural imbalances such as one high shoulder, a neck that protrudes far ...
Views: 1867(4 votes) - Natural Pain Relief - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2012 from Prof. George GrantNatural Pain Relief Here is some evidence-based research on alternatives to ibuprofen, sourced from the National Library of Medicine: Ginger A 2009 study found that ginger capsules (250 mg, four times daily) were as effective as the drugs mefenamic acid and ibuprofen for relieving pain in ...
Views: 1865(1 vote) - Intercostal neuralgia: Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2017 from Victor MarchioneIntercostal neuralgia is a form of neuropathic pain that results from the damage or dysfunction of one or more nerves of the peripheral or central nervous system. Intercostal neuralgia affects the nerves running between the ribs and is seen in an estimated 3–22 percent of patients referred to ...
Views: 1854 - 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: 1854(4 votes) - How to prevent back pain caused by sports injuries - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Ryan DSports Injuries Prevention and Back Pain Learning proper stretch exercises: In sports people learn techniques, and will train to enjoy the sports. The problem is most trainers fail to train the peers correctly. Injuries occur when inappropriate training and techniques are used. In ...
Views: 1853 - 4 Steps for Lower Back Pain Relief - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Graeme TeagueThere are four simple steps for lower back pain relief. However, fail to complete all four steps and you will only ever get temporary relief. Why? Unless you remove both the symptoms and the cause of your pain, it will return. In fact, the latest statistics point out that only 25% of those ...
Views: 1852(5 votes) - Rheumatoid Arthritis - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Pamela HeyenRheumatoid arthritis is a painful inflammatory condition of the joints’ marked by swelling, thickening, and inflammation of the synovial membrane lining of the joint. (In contract, osteoarthritis is characterized by breakdown of the joint cartilage without any swelling or inflammation.) ...
Views: 1850(1 vote) - Spinal Problem and General Information for you - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2012 from abigel daveNormally there is many search the location and different way of gym and health related option where you can improve your health and fit your body and related exercise are available which is help you to think that yoga and special type of fitness related yoga mostly it is work for related to ...
Views: 1848 - Choosing Your Medical Tour Operator – Your Crucial Considerations - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Alexis NormanA recent study revealed that while USA leads the league of industrial nations with higher health care costs still patients don’t get privileged services matching up to dollar value they pay. Americans shell out the highest bills for physician visits, hospital treatments, surgical procedures and ...
Views: 1846 - 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: 1846(1 vote) - Six New "Superfoods" You'll Want to Try and Other Hot Health Stories for the Week - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Sam EtkinHere are the top 5 health news stories for the week. * Six New "Superfoods" You'll Want to Try * So-called "superfoods" are supposed to help you stay healthy, fight disease and even live longer. Learn all the buzz on six hot new "superfoods." Go here for the complete news story: ...
Views: 1841(2 votes) - Injury Prevention and Physical Therapy - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2013 from Igor StilerPhysical therapy is a noninvasive technique that aims to rectify disability or impairment in the body. It includes injury prevention programs that are meant to keep people healthy and active. Physical therapy or physiotherapy is a valuable healthcare service that relieves pain and improves ...
Views: 1831 - What About An Inversion Table? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2012 from Dr. Michael L. HallAttempts to counter the effects of gravity to relieve back pain and neck pain is not a new thing. Traction in one form or another has been employed for centuries to achieve just that. As a back specialist I'm asked this question almost weekly, or "right regular" as they say in the country ...
Views: 1831 - 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: 1824(6 votes) - Your Back Treatment and Bed Rest - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2013 from Dr. Michael L. HallExercise is used to improve health, maintain fitness and is important as a means of physical rehabilitation. Bed rest is the opposite of exercise. The dictionary definition of exercise is any physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive for the purpose of conditioning any ...
Views: 1823 - Book Review: Back Rx - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Back and Neck Pain. Back and Neck Pain can result from a number of physical causes and medical conditions. Jesse Cannone is the Official Guide to Back and Neck Pain. Back RX: A 15-Minute-a-Day Yoga- and Pilates-Based Program to End ...
Views: 1815 - The Alarming Dangers of Using NSAID Painkillers Like Aspirin for Back Pain - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Andrew HunterYou’re back hurts. I’ve been there myself, so I know what you’re going through. I used to suffer from sciatica and it made the simple act of walking a real struggle with all the pain in caused. My doctor even told me to take some painkillers to help. But did you know that painkillers like ...
Views: 1815 - Large Breasts And Back Pain - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2008 from Steve HefferonFor some guys, it may be difficult to see a downside to women with large breasts. But for 1 million women who are—let us say "generously endowed"—it can be a source of considerable pain. Some women, in fact, suffer with severe pain, deteriorating posture, and are at risk for spinal deformity and ...
Views: 1807 - Relieving Neck Strain - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Mirella ParryYour neck works hard to support your head which weighs around 5kg. This months edition focuses on stretching, relaxing and strengthening the muscles of the neck with some simple exercises. POSES OF THE MONTH NECK RELEASE SERIES Lie on your back on the floor or your yoga mat.Place a bolster or ...
Views: 1795 - How I Feel About Recycling My Life! - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2013 from Niki CleggMy life has had so many twists and turns some good and some bad but I am now at an age that I need to look at every aspect to see what is good for me and what I can change if it isn't helping me. I have found that my mind is very cluttered with things that are not really needed. I am a worrier ...
Views: 1792 - 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: 1789(2 votes) - How to Cure Back Pain Permanently - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Graeme TeagueIs it actually possible to cure back pain? Not just relieve back pain temporarily, but to remove all the pain for the rest of your life. Is it truly possible? Read on to find out what you need to do to actually eliminate every aspect of your back pain. To actually find a true cure for back ...
Views: 1785(1 vote) - Is Your Sciatica Pain a Nightmare? Discover How to Get a Good Night's Rest - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Andrew HunterSometimes sciatica and back pain can not only ruin your day, but it can even keep you up at night too. Sometimes the pain can be so bad that you just stay up all night completely unable to sleep at all. But if you combine these following three components, you’ll find that you can finally put ...
Views: 1778(1 vote) - 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: 1765(2 votes) - Relieve knee pain with Exercise - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from John MortinMost of the time knee injuries are caused due to injury and damage which is generally caused due to the stretching, stressing and the twisting being experienced by the knee. So, exercise is one of the ways to deal with the injury but it all depends on the severity and where it has been caused. ...
Views: 1764 - Risks of Epidural Steroid Injections - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2012 from Dr. Michael L. HallModern medical science has finally developed an effective alternative to endless injections or simply living with the pain - Spinal Decompression Therapy. Epidural steroid injections (ESIs) are a common treatment option for many forms of low back pain especially when accompanied by radicular ...
Views: 1763 - Acute Injuries To The Neck And Back Sometimes Result In Chronic Pain - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Dr. Michael L. HallIf you have chronic lower back pain or neck pain, you are not alone. Nearly everyone at some point in their life will experience a lifting, twisting, or falling injury that will result in acute pain severe enough to interfere with work, play, and other activities of daily living. Some of these ...
Views: 1760 - 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: 1754(1 vote) - Acquire a Healthier Life through Physical Therapy - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2013 from Igor StilerPhysical therapy is advised when you find it difficult to move around independently or perform daily tasks. It is a proven fact that you can acquire a healthier life through physical therapy treatment. Physical therapy helps to minimize pain and increase your physical functionalities. Sometimes, ...
Views: 1753(1 vote) - Enjoy Numerous Health Benefits with a Chiropractor - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2013 from Leon ReyfmanThe amount of people seeking chiropractic care has risen immensely in the past few years. Chiropractic is now one of the most popular ways to handle chronic pain because it is non-invasive. It also comes with a host of health benefits that many people do not even think about when they consider ...
Views: 1745 - Health and Body Movement in the 21st Century - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Geoffrey GluckmanAlmost forty years ago, Dr. Ken Cooper, an Air Force researcher, announced his findings about exercise, health, and well-being. The report focused on cardiovascular conditioning and fitness. These findings were based on studies conducted on thousands of people in and around an Air Force base ...
Views: 1742(2 votes) - 4 Little Known Cures for Sciatica (You Won’t Believe One of Them) - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Andrew HunterSciatica is probably one of the most painful and frustrating things a person will have to deal with in their life. The pain can strike your hips, back, or legs and make doing even the simplest things excruciatingly difficult. Suddenly simple things like going in to work or enjoying a weekend ...
Views: 1735 - 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: 1731(2 votes) - Is Your Bulging Disc a Ticking Time Bomb? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Andrew HunterDo you have a bulging disc in your back? I’m sure if you are, you are probably in a good deal of pain. But did you know that you might be running the risk of further health problems down the road if you don’t take care of the bulging disc now? First of all, it is important to know what ...
Views: 1730 - Chiropractic Care - Top 7 Reasons Regular Adjustments Are Crucial to Your Health! - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2013 from Gerry AguilarChiropractors may well not appear at the top of some people’s lists when it comes to health care practitioners we should be seeing for regular maintenance of our bodies, in reality, they should be! Regular chiropractic changes help with numerous dilemmas, here is a list of 7 great reasons we ...
Views: 1729 - Back pain - a speech of your kidneys - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2012 from Boris CyprynHere you have opportunity to meet some therapeutic experience and practical tips related to the problem titled above. What is even more important, after reading this article you will be able to recognize the speech of your kidneys. So you will potentially become able to help yourself. You will ...
Views: 1728 - Frequently Asked Questions About Spinal Stenosis - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2015 from Winifred BraggDo your legs or back feel better when you are leaning over a shopping cart when walking? If so, you might have Spinal Stenosis. What is Spinal Stenosis? Spinal Stenosis is a narrowing of areas in the lumbar (back) or cervical (neck) spine that causes pressure on the spinal cord or one ...
Views: 1723(1 vote) - Are You Suffering From Sciatica Pain? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Anne WestUnderstanding the body on a deep level is required to cure yourself of any disorder, including sciatica pain. Your body is built on two core principles of science, the first being chemical: you are constructed of chemical compounds and operated by chemical interactions. The second is electrical. ...
Views: 1722 - Should You Learn to Live With Back Pain? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Dr. Michael L. HallOf course you can live with the pain, it's the effects of the stress you can't live with. How many times have you heard that stress causes health problems? Modern medical science finally has an answer. I'm not going to argue that you can't live with back pain. Of course you can. For proof ...
Views: 1720 - Back Treatment and Pain Medication - by Submitted on May 10, 2013 from Dr. Michael L. HallThe misuse and abuse of prescription painkillers was responsible for more than 475,000 emergency department visits in 2009, a number that nearly doubled in just five years. Let me state for the record that I am totally against pain. But, I can't agree with the overuse, misuse, and ...
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