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- Osteopenia natural treatment, prevent low bone density with diet and exercise - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2016 from Victor MarchioneMany people are familiar with the term osteoporosis, but fewer have heard the term osteopenia, which means lower bone density than normal. If you have osteopenia, your bone density may be lower than normal peak level, but it isn’t low enough to be considered osteoporosis. Bone density is ...
Views: 733 - Ankylosing spondylitis treatment guidelines, diet, and exercise tips - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2016 from Victor MarchioneAnkylosing spondylitis (AS) can be improved with a healthy body weight and exercise. Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of inflammatory arthritis that mainly affects the spine and can lead to pain, fatigue, and stiffness. But research has shown regular exercise can help improve it. The American ...
Views: 837 - Bursitis, common cause of painful hips, knees, and elbows managed with nonsurgical treatments - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Victor MarchioneBursitis is a common cause of painful hips, knees, and elbows, but it can be managed with nonsurgical treatments. Bursitis occurs when the bursa – a small, fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion and lubricator for our bones, muscles, and tends around our joints – becomes irritated or infected, ...
Views: 605 - Everything You Want To Know About Knee Braces - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2016 from Lora DavisYou have always seen sports people wearing them on their knees to avoid any form of injury and you have been wondering what they are and what other purposes they serve. A knee brace Houston is made from a combination of different materials that include metal, plastic, straps and some foam. They ...
Views: 547 - 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: 794 - How Your Bag Hurts Your Back? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2016 from Sara BistonThe average school-age child will tell you school is a pain; however, he or she is not blowing smoke about this – the backpack most students use to carry school books, lunch, paper, pens, and anything else they might have a use for, can be, quite literally, a pain in the back. The ...
Views: 864 - Tips for Choosing the Best Back Support Brace - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2016 from Lora DavisWhen there are so many types of Medicare back brace Houston to choose from, some people will find difficulty knowing exactly where they are going to begin from. The first step is usually getting to know the type of back brace Huston that is best suited for your needs before you start evaluating ...
Views: 522 - Different Types of Back Braces - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2015 from Lora DavisA back brace is used to support the treatment and cure of numerous spinal problems and as a result, there are several different types of back braces available in the market. There are two different types of back braces that are used for the treatment of scoliosis which is a curvature in the ...
Views: 979 - Improve Your Posture with a Back Brace - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2015 from Lora DavisThere are many people who suffer from back pain and in many cases they will want to associate it with aging; sometimes they are not able to explain this relation with aging especially when they are barely out of their youth. Bad postural habits have been classified as one of the leading causes ...
Views: 591 - 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: 1128 - Do You Need a Back Brace - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2015 from Lora DavisOn a daily basis, thousands of people in a large metropolis will develop an acute case of back pain. There are numerous types of back pain, many which are muscular, others which can be structural. Structural lower back pain is often a problem when an injury brings on other symptoms such as ...
Views: 669 - Back Brace for Your Comfort When Driving - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Lora DavisIf you get back pains whenever you are driving, you may want to consider getting a back brace so you can be more comfortable. Most people who get some sort of pain in the back while driving are almost always concerned with pain relief above everything else. The same issue applies to every other ...
Views: 1074 - Buy an Ergonomic Fabric Office Chair for Optimum Health and Comfort - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2015 from Changiz OskouiefarOffice chairs are one of the core components of an office, and one of the most important to get right if you want things to run smoothly and efficiently. Ergonomic fabric office chairs bring some of the highest standards of comfort and health on the market. Among the reasons to consider this ...
Views: 662 - 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: 1113(1 vote) - Why you Need to Invest in Orthopaedic Office Chairs - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2015 from Changiz OskouiefarOffice chairs are one of the most important parts of an office. This is, of course, true in the sense that a desk and a chair is part of the most basic and fundamental setup that office workers need to be provided with. However, it is also true in the sense that it is much more important to ...
Views: 680 - Dislocated Knee: What to Expect? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2015 from Advanced OrthopedicsMany contact and non-contact sports can cause dislocated knee among players. Knee dislocation is more common among women than men because the muscles stabilizing the knees and hips are weaker in girls than boys. Treating a knee dislocation is a straight forward procedure that rarely requires ...
Views: 1021 - Physical Therapy Guidelines to Relieve Back Pain - by Submitted on May 23, 2015 from accessible Physical TherapyAccording to the studies, almost 50 million of Americans suffer from chronic back pain and it is the most common reason for the doctor visits’ as well. Various factors can cause back pain to an individual including; lack of exercise, poor work ergonomics, poor posture, excessive weight and ...
Views: 678 - Knee Support Braces - by Submitted on May 11, 2015 from Lora DavisA person may need to use a knee support brace to help reduce pain, promote quick recovery time from an injury, and to protect the injured knee. With a healthy knee you can do simple things like bend, straighten, or flex your knee without pain. It is a completely new story when you have an ...
Views: 687 - 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: 1134 - Back pain getting worse? Could be depression - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIf you’ve ever strained your back lifting something heavy or trying to rearrange your furniture, you know how bad back pain can be. Or maybe you live with chronic back pain… You’re all too familiar with the agony it can bring on and the roadblocks to everyday life. Maybe you’ve been ...
Views: 681 - Critical Tips for Your Personal Injury Claim if You Are Over 60 - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2015 from Anica OaksAny person can suffer injuries from an accident. When this happens, you are entitled to compensation without regard to your age. Before you start negotiating for the settlement, it is good to have a strategy. Note that the party who caused the injury will not give in very easily. The following ...
Views: 761 - Should You Consider Using An Inversion Table? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2015 from Bill ClarkDealing with back pain is obviously debilitating. People end up having to deal with massages, pain injections, chiropractic treatments, pain medication, surgical options and core exercises. Managing pain is definitely something that is possible. One way to manage the pain and improve the overall ...
Views: 789 - 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: 817(1 vote) - Taking painkillers on a regular basis? There’s a better fix - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWhen your knees hurt, it can really hold you back from doing the things you love. Even getting up from your seat becomes a struggle. You probably stick to the usual remedy of taking a pain-reliever containing acetaminophen, the over-the-counter drug that’s often an alternative to aspirin. ...
Views: 652 - Revealed: How Acupuncture’s Needles Heal Without Pain Or Side Effects - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumSqueamish about needles? What if those needles could heal safely and . . . painlessly? You may have heard about acupuncture, a form of alternative medicine developed in China that uses very fine needles to resolve health problems. But you may not have heard how effective and ...
Views: 1581 - EFT Tapping - Strange New Age Fad Or Can't-Do-Without Tool? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2014 from Suzanne ZachariaEFT, short for Emotional Freedom Techniques and otherwise known as Tapping, is an acquired taste. It took me a whole year to try it and I was hooked immediately. And different people have different initial feelings about it. The classical form of EFT uses drumming with the fingers on special ...
Views: 1572 - Do you get the massage? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2014 from Kenny McDowellDo you get the massage? 19 August 2014 How many of us train week after week battering our bodies with physical exercise never stopping to think how we "service" the muscles, tendons, ligaments etc. that are constantly being used? Would you drive your car for miles and miles without ...
Views: 1085 - What Do I Want For Xmas? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2013 from Niki CleggMost people would say there is nothing they can't live without apart from food, water and shelter. I found something special that I don't want to live without and I don't care if it is a luxury. I want one for Xmas! As I have become older I have not asked for much from anyone, in actual fact ...
Views: 1265 - 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: 1459 - Treat the Cause of Back Pain, Not the Symptom - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2013 from Dr. Michael L. HallIf you slammed your finger in a car door, what would you do first? Would you open the door or take a pain pill and learn to live with it? New hope for those who suffer with degenerative disc disease and spinal stenosis. Pinching your finger in a car door is clearly a problem. A lot of pain, ...
Views: 1535 - 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: 1463 - Why Seek Professional Assistance for Back Pain Relief? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from Igor StilerProfessional assistance is suggested for back pain relief as they offer proper treatment for the exact root cause for optimal results. Back pain is a common ailment affecting individuals of all ages. Mild pain often gets resolved on its own, but severe back pain does not, immobilizing the ...
Views: 1320 - How to Remain Pain Free During the Holidays - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2013 from Leon ReyfmanIn the midst of the Christmas rush, most people don't take the time to think about the wear and tear the holiday season can put on their bodies. It may sound silly to some, but the holidays are one of the most likely times to suffer a back injury of some kind. Think of it this way... a great ...
Views: 1318 - 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: 2037(1 vote) - Staying Pain Free During the Holidays - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2013 from Leon ReyfmanMost people think of the Holidays as a time to relax and unwind. But for those of us that have had to get out the Christmas lights, the decorations, or get the tree up, we know that there can be quite a few headaches during the holiday season. More than that, with all that unpacking and heavy ...
Views: 1390 - 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: 1493 - 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: 1533(1 vote) - Yoga Inspired Exercises to Help Alleviate Neck Pain - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2013 from Leon ReyfmanHave you been spending too much time at the computer? Maybe you were reading and couldn't put the book down until you finished. Lugging that enormous work bag on your travel can throw your whole upper back out of whack. Whatever the cause may be, now you have a stiff, achy neck and want the pain ...
Views: 1351(1 vote) - How to escalate Joint Pain Relief? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2013 from John MortinIt’s the modern science that has made possible to invent several ways to alleviate chronic joint pains. There are a lot of people battling with this problem from long time without having any choice rather than going for a surgery while for others it may be only changing of the lifestyle so that ...
Views: 1376 - 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: 1020 - Customized And Personalized Knee Replacement Options - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2013 from youngrin peterFor several years, the shape and size of knee prosthetic s and implant components were restricted to the three sizes known to the common man – the basic small, the medium and the large. Often times, there are extra-small as well as extra-large available. A knee replacement surgery is considered ...
Views: 1017 - 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: 1279 - A Holistic Approach to Pain Management - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2013 from Leon ReyfmanMost people deal with chronic pain at some point in their lives. For some, this pain can last for years. Lower back pain, for example, is extremely common and can be difficult to treat. Many people simply pop a few pills every day, just to cope with the pain. Thankfully, these days there are ...
Views: 1410 - 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: 1224 - 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: 1495 - All That You Need To Know About Artificial Disc Replacement - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Tom williamThere are so many factors that have contributed to the unhealthy present generation. People who have considered non-invasive treatments of all sorts, right starting from physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medication to exercise and chiropractic, and failed to get respite from their neck pain ...
Views: 1018 - Reflexology For Neck Pain& Range-of-Motion - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Bill FloccoA Burbank, California housewife we will call Merl, had a neck so stiff she had to turn her whole body to look either side.After three Reflexology Sessions and some Self-Help Reflexology, Merl regained full range-of-motion of her neck for the first time in twelve years. This case of relief of ...
Views: 1237(1 vote) - Exercise prescription for the patients with Fibromyalgia - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Manzur KaderAmerican College of Rheumatology (ACR) and Swedish Fibromyalgia Association have published summary paper on fibromyalgia (FM). Fibromyalgia (FM) is a complex and chronic pain syndrome characterized by chronic widespread pain (axial plus upper and lower segment plus left- and right-sided pain), ...
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