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- 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: 1468(1 vote) - Back Clinics of Canada Introduces Class IV K-Laser - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Ron NusbaumBack Clinics of Canada offers the most powerful and effective therapeutic laser of its kind in the world - Class IV K-Laser Therapy. The Class IV K-Laser was introduced in the United States in 2003. Dr. Ron Nusbaum, founder of Back Clinics of Canada, brought the Class IV K-Laser to Canada in ...
Views: 1466 - How Qigong Can Benefit You - by Submitted on May 28, 2019 from Andrew LancasterQigong is a 5000-year-old martial art that also doubles as a mind-body-spirit regime, targeting both mental and physical well-being. It encompasses the use of slow movements geared at improving focus and posture among other facets of human functioning. Here is how you stand to benefit from ...
Views: 1464(1 vote) - Prevent and Relieve Back Pain with These Simple Tips - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2013 from Andre James TimmonsBack pain is a health problem that affects many people today. According to statistics from the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), almost 31 million Americans now experience low back pain at any given time. Fifty percent of working adults say that they encounter this problem, which is one ...
Views: 1461 - 5 Exercise’s to STOP Doing Now! - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeHere are the top 5 exercises to remove from your program right now. 1. Anything done with a rounded back It doesn’t matter if you’re squatting, deadlifting, straight-leg deadlifting, rowing, or even doing triceps kickbacks, you must STOP doing these exercises with a rounded lower ...
Views: 1459(1 vote) - Decompression Back Belt - Physical Therapy for the Spine - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2016 from Harshad JethraIf you have been suffering from backache, physical therapy is sure to work very well for you. Physical therapy is useful for healing all strains of backache, irrespective of whether the pain has occurred without any particular cause, or if it is caused due to a more serious underlying factor, ...
Views: 1459 - What Is Productive Activity? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalWhen we think of activity usually as a sporting activity, where people participate in more physically energetic sports as fun and to test our competitive ability; such as in playing tennis, ice and field hockey and football. However, the term 'activity' can also mean anything that uses ...
Views: 1457 - SCOLIOSISINLONDON Non-surgical treatment for scoliosis designed for children and adults - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Joanna SlupA lot of people in the UK suffer from spinal deformities and is very difficult for them to obtain non-surgical treatment in England. The purpose of this article is to draw people's attention to the fact that intensive rehabilitation treatment for people with scoliosis really exist in London. ...
Views: 1453 - "The Way to Wellness" It's time to start a Healthy life: your 7 days program - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Kathy DavisHow many times have you gone to sleep at night, swearing you'll go to the gym in the morning, and then changing your mind just eight hours later because when you get up, you don't feel like exercising? While this can happen to the best of us, it doesn't mean you should drop the ball ...
Views: 1450 - Neck Pain and Functionality - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Adam RostockiNeck pain and functionality is a topic which implies physical limitation due to the severe and affective symptoms of an upper dorsopathy condition. While this is certainly a true and crucial aspect of functional limitation associated with neck ache, there is another and equally important side ...
Views: 1449(1 vote) - Spinal Stenosis - Spinal Decompression Can Help - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Dr. Michael L. HallWhat is Stenosis? Spinal Stenosis is a medical condition in which the spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal cord and/or exiting nerve roots. Stenosis is from the Greek word meaning "a narrowing". Central canal stenosis is a narrowing of the channel in the center of each vertebra ...
Views: 1447(1 vote) - 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: 1444(1 vote) - Five Great Springs Of The Body - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from David ScottThe five great springs in the body are a central theme to most martial artists. It is a simple theme. Each arm is a spring that forms a fulcrum by bending at the elbow. Each leg is a spring formed at the knees. And the body itself forms a spring at the waist. They help to absorb and ...
Views: 1444(1 vote) - Is Your Pain From a Herniated Disc? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2015 from Winifred BraggWhen you experience back pain that shoots down your leg, everyday activities become difficult or intolerable. Ending the pain becomes increasingly important. One cause of back pain that shoots down your leg is a herniated disc, sometimes called a ruptured disc. Your spine is made up of ...
Views: 1444(1 vote) - Chronic Back Pain - What's the Simple Pain Relief Answer? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Kathryn MerrowMillions of people suffer from chronic back pain and there are many reasons for back pain. Sometimes your back pain is caused by something that you have done. Other times, it’s caused by something you haven't done. Okay, I’ll be totally honest here: There are a LOT of reasons for chronic ...
Views: 1442 - Causes and Treatment of Chronic Back Pain - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Trevor MundayThe spine is one of the most complicated structures in the human body. As well as providing structural support for the body it acts as anchor point for the head and limbs and their associated tendons and ligaments; houses the spinal cord which is the extension of the central nervous system, and ...
Views: 1436 - 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: 1436(3 votes) - Choosing the right mattress for back pain relief - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2019 from Logan SandersLiving with back pain is a never-ending loop of caveats: you need to sleep to help your body heal your pain, but you can't sleep because it hurts. This problem is even worse if you don't have the right mattress, like a mattress for sciatica (don't know what it is? Check this article by WebMD ...
Views: 1434 - Spinal Stenosis and Fusion Surgery - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Jesse CannoneIf you're suffering from chronic lower back pain and past your college years you may want your doctor to check for spinal stenosis. But if your doctor suggests spinal fusion surgery you may want to think twice. So first of all, what is spinal stenosis? Basically it's a narrowing of the spinal ...
Views: 1434(3 votes) - Weight Loss Treatment with Fat Cutter Powder - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2016 from Being ChinmayFat Cutter Powder is reduces extra tummy fat, makes healthy and slim fit body as well as burn calories. This supplement is completely natural and helpful product . Weight loss is a basic issue in today's general public with obesity on the increase and individuals at long last acknowledging what ...
Views: 1434 - An Entirely New Class of Therapeutic Exercises - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Lawrence GoldMost therapeutic exercises used to treat lingering pain from postural stress fall into one of two classes. * strengthening exercises * stretching exercises Another, new class exists, however: * somatic exercises Somatic exercises improve awareness of movement, control of ...
Views: 1429 - IDET Treatment For Back Pain - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from Raymond ShawIntradiscal Electrothermic Therapy (IDET) is a relatively new, minimally invasive, procedure developed to treat chronic low back pain due to a spinal disc problem. It may be recommended for people who have had chronic disc related low back pain for at least 3 to 6 months. It can be used to ...
Views: 1429 - Chiropractic and Your Back Pain - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Tom WatsonWho uses Chiropractic? Many people do as this is probably the most popular way to naturally heal the back. The chiropractor not only specializes in back pain, but focuses on the neck, work related injuries, vehicle accidents and sports injuries. Let’s take a look at what a chiropractor can do ...
Views: 1428(2 votes) - Memory Foam Mattresses - Is It Good For Your Back? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Neill ThompsonMany experts claim that the major cause of back problems has to do with the mattresses we sleep on. With millions of people suffering from chronic back pain, its no wander that the first question mark has to be with our sleeping patterns. Unless you do work that is physically demanding, sleeping ...
Views: 1427 - After Spine Surgery - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Kim LevesqueAfter back surgery it is expected that some scar tissue will have formed during the healing process, but it is very rare though for this scar tissue to cause pain. During your recovery time it is also helpful to use stretching exercises to minimize the amount of scar tissue that is formed around ...
Views: 1425(2 votes) - The Simple Steps To Relieve Back Pain - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2010 from Graeme TeagueAlthough there are many ways to relieve back pain, to stop it altogether is another matter. It's not that it's a difficult task, but that most people do not follow the correct steps. You will have heard of the phrase: Ready ... Aim ... Fire! There's been plenty of movies, books and other ...
Views: 1424 - Lower Back Pain Relief At Home - Stretches, Strength and Modalities - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Martin SchneckenbergerTypically, the three most effective treatments for at home lower back pain include exercises, stretches and modalities. When properly implemented, a system of all three components can significantly decrease lower back pain as well as increase overall flexibility and strength. In this article, ...
Views: 1420 - What's Causing The Ringing In My Ears? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from sarah labdarTinnitus is a condition that causes a person to hear sounds and noises that no one else can hear. Tinnitus is a fairly common condition that occurs in about 10% of the population. Tinnitus is normally found in the elderly however more recent studies have shown an increase in tinnitus occurrence ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - Glucosamine and Chondroitin: How Effective Are They? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Ken CharlesOsteoarthritis is a condition which is prevalent, mainly among people over the age of 50, in many parts of the world. In some countries, up to 10% of the population suffers with this disease, to some extent. The effect of osteoarthritis can vary from being a mild inconvenience to serious ...
Views: 1417(3 votes) - A Simple Way To Get Over Sprains And Strains With Immediate Effect - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2016 from Harshad JethraIn the fast paced life of today, suffering from injuries is something normal and commonplace. Injuries are sure to occur if one is a sportsperson. And the injury could vary from regular muscle sprains and strains, to body ache, which can occur to anyone who is an athlete. Injuries can ...
Views: 1416 - An Overview of Degenerative Disc Disease - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Jason KnapfelWhile it is referred to as a disease, in reality degenerative disc disease is simply the description of the changes your spinal discs go through in the aging process. Also sometimes referred to as arthritis of the back, DDD happens when the soft, compressible spinal discs start to lose fluid, ...
Views: 1415 - What Is Your Piriformis Muscle and How Does It Cause Pain? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Andrew HunterHave you ever had a sharp and stabbing pain in your buttocks that can be so intense that it becomes virtually impossible to walk or do even the simplest things? Well, in most cases what you probably have is Piriformis syndrome. Piriformis syndrome is a problem with your Piriformis ...
Views: 1415 - Alternative Healing Practices: Can They Overcome Chronic Pain? - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Donna BurickGetting out of bed in the morning can be a painful process for some people. If you are someone who suffers from aches and pains, knees buckling or slight pain in the lower back as you shift your weight, you are not alone. You are also not alone in wanting to find a way to ease the discomfort so ...
Views: 1414(1 vote) - Back Pain Relief in 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Graeme TeagueFor most back pain relief is a dream, you live with pain constantly or repeating so often you can't remember when you were once pain free and able to enjoy life fully. This brief article is going to offer some help, a simple technique you can use at home to help ease some of your pain. But I ...
Views: 1414 - ***“Bodybuilding Sins” That Cause Back Pain and Missed Workouts: Part 3 - by Submitted on May 04, 2005 from Robert DuvallWelcome to article number 2 in our series “Bodybuilding Sins That Cause Back Pain and Missed Workouts”. In this article we are going to talk about how bodybuilders tend to create massive muscle imbalances and what you can do to not be one of them. If you missed the first article, you can read ...
Views: 1413 - Avoid Morton’s Neuroma with the Right Kind of Shoes - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2013 from youngrin peterIntroduction High heels are a favorite with the women. Women have been wearing these for centuries now. In no part of the world would you find women without heels. However, these sexy heels come with numerous health hazards. These heels cause bunions, morton’s neuroma and other such diseases. ...
Views: 1413 - Back Pain ... 3 things to avoid - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2007 from Graeme TeagueBack pain statistics are not a pretty sight. In fact almost 50% of you reading this will be doing so with back pain now. And over 80% of you will have back pain at some stage soon. So when it arrives there are 3 things you need to be aware of to help your pain ease faster. Follow this advice ...
Views: 1413 - Low Back Pain? 5 Easy Steps To Reduce The Pain - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2008 from Bill PaquinHere's as an amazing statistic: Eighty percent of Americans will experience back pain in their lifetime with 40 million Americans suffering at this very moment -- myself included. In fact, according to the federal government chronic back pain is the #1 reason for workmen's compensation claims ...
Views: 1412(1 vote) - Healing Pain With Trigger Point Therapy - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Laura SadlerThe Basics of Trigger Points Trigger Points exist throughout our muscles, but unless activated, they do not cause any problems. When a muscle is traumatized from an injury or physical or emotional stress, the Trigger Points become 'hot' or active. The belly of the muscle forms an adhesion ...
Views: 1406 - Back Pain: How Can It Be Treated? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Igor StilerThousands of people affected by back pain frequently visit healthcare centers to find a solution for the pain and stress. With considerable advancement in medical sciences, several treatment options are now available for back pain relief. Some serious symptoms related to back pain are fever, ...
Views: 1405 - 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: 1405(1 vote) - 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: 1402(3 votes) - The Intestine-Connection to Low Back Pain - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Dennis CrawfordTHE INTESTINE-LOW BACK PAIN CONNECTION The majority of Americans will experience low back pain at some point in their lives. This sometimes debilitating condition costs the country 60 BILLION dollars per year. Unfortunately, all the studies have shown that regardless of what one does for ...
Views: 1400(1 vote) - Back Pain Relief Lies They Tell You - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Graeme TeagueAre looking for answers to your back pain relief? Have you been searching to find answers to the common lies you have been told about back pain? Do you want to relieve back pain and start feeling better sooner rather than later? Read on to find out some of the mis-truths you have been told ...
Views: 1396(3 votes) - Back Pain During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Loren ReesBack Pain during Pregnancy More than half of all pregnant women suffer from moderate to severe back pain during their 9 month term, and then possibly for months afterward. Pregnant women are prone to backaches and back pain for a number of reasons. Primarily, the extra weight of the baby and ...
Views: 1393 - Gardening Doesn’t Have to Be a Pain in the Back - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from Ron NusbaumBack Pain From Gardening is Very Common This time of year, many adults spend a great amount of time gardening -- whether it be mowing, landscaping, nurturing fruit and vegetable crops, or tending to flowers. It's a great outdoor activity -- sun, fresh air, physical work. It also can be very ...
Views: 1391 - The Unexpected Benefits of Good Posture - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Anica OaksMany people don’t realize that they are feeling discomfort or pain until they experience something that opens their eyes to how much better they can actually feel. Back pain is one of the most common reasons for medical visits and has a myriad of causes and solutions. One of the easiest ...
Views: 1390 - Lower Crossed Syndrome - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2015 from accessible Physical TherapyWhen some people find it difficult to stand upright for a long time or have low back pain with the symptoms going down the back of leg or front of the thigh, they considered it to be ‘sciatica’ but there is every possibility that they may be suffering from Lower Crossed Syndrome (LCS) or Pelvic ...
Views: 1389 - Prevent Back Injury - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from Raymond ShawDuring their lifetime, three out of four adults will experience back pain; and with an aging population and the prevalence of obesity, this number may rise even higher. Pain in the lower back, (lumbar area), from sprains and strains is the most common complaint. Often, the cause is due to ...
Views: 1389 - How to Take the Pain out of Pain Management - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Cindy FisherWho enjoys talking about pain? Pain is a miserable topic. Wouldn’t you rather talk about everything you can possibly think of other than pain? Hopefully you answered “Yes!” because that is what pain management is about. It’s about focusing on and managing everything in ...
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