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- Simple Ways to Heal a Sore Back - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2016 from Harshad JethraPhysical Therapy may broadly be seen a science or a healing methodology, and is a combination of physiology with some exercises which make the muscles stronger, supple and better placed to support the body for its everyday functioning. Physical therapy is highly effective for all types of ...
Views: 1190(1 vote) - Decompression Belt: An Effective Home Traction Device to Heal Herniated Discs and Sciatic Leg Pain - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2016 from Harshad JethraHerniated disc is also called slipped disc or a ruptured disc. It is the leading cause of lower back pain, and related conditions like sciatica or leg pain. This is a commonplace condition, and while 80% of people suffer from lower back pain at some or the other point of time in their lives, a ...
Views: 1681 - The Neck Comforter: A Perfect Way to Overcome a Host of Conditions Associated With Cervical Nerves - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2016 from Harshad JethraOne of the most significant parts of the cervical anatomy is the cervical nerves. In the cervical spine, there are seven vertebrae and eight cervical nerves, which are designated as C1 to C8. Cervical nerves C1 to C7 emerge above the vertebrae C1 to C7 respectively, while the cervical nerve C8 ...
Views: 1168 - 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: 1203 - Three Habits to Improve Your Mental and Physical Health - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2016 from Winifred BraggBy developing three simple habits, you can improve your mental and physical health: 1. Sleep 30 minutes more each day Increase your sleep about 30 minutes more tonight than you did last night. Stress levels are affected by sleep. Studies show that 90% of people do not get enough sleep. ...
Views: 1121(2 votes) - 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: 1201 - Getting Over a Backache To Carry On With One's Life! - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2016 from Harshad JethraA backache has nowadays come across as one of the main reasons why people take an off from work. In fact, it is the main reason after coughs and colds why people feel the need to miss a day from work. A backache not just affects ones functionality, but also has widespread economic and even ...
Views: 1088 - Backache and Its Causes - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2016 from Harshad JethraBackache is commonplace, and everyone has been afflicted by the same at some or the other point of time in his life. Research has shown that nearly 80% of adults are afflicted by bouts of backache, at least once in their lifetime. And after common colds, backache is the most prevalent and ...
Views: 1314 - Cervical Traction: The Best Way to Heal a Sore Neck - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2016 from Harshad JethraTraction is a centuries old treatment that has been administered by chiropractors for healing conditions like a sore neck or a sore back. Alternately, traction therapy may be used for decompressing any of the ailing joints. Who Can Use Traction Therapy Traction may broadly be seen as ...
Views: 1420 - Home Traction for Herniated Discs - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2016 from Harshad JethraBack injuries are common and in a vast majority of cases, traction forms the core of the initial treatment procedure. This takes the form of both, cervical and lumbar traction. In order to understand about one's underlying condition, therapy required and the working mechanism of the same, it is ...
Views: 1110 - Do I Need To Go For A Traction Device? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2016 from Harshad JethraPeople often wonder if they must go for traction devices that can heal a condition like a sore neck or a sore back. In practice, a simple traction device can work wonders for your health and well being, to the extent that you'll forget you ever suffered from pain. When one suffers from ...
Views: 1162(1 vote) - An Ergonomic Workstation for Avoiding Backache - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2016 from Harshad JethraBack pain is a commonplace problem and afflicts just about every one of us. One of the ways to avoid or overcome back pain is to maintain the recommended posture in one's everyday activities. Just like at home, while driving or even outdoors, one must try and make sure that he maintains the ...
Views: 1334 - Don't Blame The Desk: Tips To Stay Healthy At Work - by Submitted on May 06, 2016 from Vinnie StevensThere’s no denying that jobs used to include more physical activity. Sitting at desks and in front of screens all day has no doubt contributed to a more lethargic lifestyle, but it has hardly contributed to the growing obesity epidemic. A common belief is that waistlines have grown because ...
Views: 1046 - Custom Made Orthotics For Foot Pain - by Submitted on May 04, 2016 from Lora DavisWhen most people’s feet hurt, life almost comes to a standstill; simple everyday activities such as walking and standing even for just a few minutes becomes a daunting task. Unknown to many people, the cause of the problem and the solution may simply surround the type of shoes they wear every ...
Views: 1274 - 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: 990 - 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: 1085 - 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: 804 - 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: 741 - 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: 1189 - 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: 1267 - 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: 704 - 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: 1279 - 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: 787 - 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: 1440 - 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: 908 - 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: 1350 - 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: 861 - 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: 1627(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: 890 - 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: 1287 - 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: 912 - 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: 898 - 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: 1433 - 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: 884 - 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: 980 - 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: 1082 - 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: 1228(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: 821 - 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: 2002 - 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: 1953 - 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: 1411 - 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: 1661 - 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: 1849 - 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: 2019 - 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: 1930 - 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: 1743 - 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: 1560 - 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 ...
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