Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Pain Management Articles
We are currently looking for an Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Pain Management". If you have expertise in Pain Management 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
- Nonsurgical Treatment of Patella Fractures - by Submitted on May 20, 2017 from Emma KalmanThe patella is the small bone at the front of the knee which can be felt by running your hand over the knee. Despite being small in size, it plays a huge role in the movement of the human body. It is primarily responsible for stretching the leg and bending the knee joint while walking, ...
Views: 2715 - 5 Steps To Relieving Plantar Fasciitis Pain - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Janelle TrempePlantar fasciitis pain can make simple walking a chore. If you have experienced heel pain associated with the plantar fascia, you understand how limiting the pain can be. To get out of pain fast, follow these five key steps. 1. Ice The plantar fascia is a broad ligament that connects ...
Views: 2711 - Steps on How To Treat Infected Cartilage Piercing - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2017 from Tori UtleyAccording to research, body piercing infections are commonly caused by the transfer of bacteria from dirty hands to the piercing site. Aside from the hands, microorganisms which can cause infection may come into contact with the pierced area through bodily fluids or unsanitary water. Piercing ...
Views: 2703 - How To Relieve Aching Muscles - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Bette DowdellOne of the many miseries that can accompany a whacked-out thyroid–or any member of the endocrine system, for that matter–is muscle pain. Your muscles knot up. They lose flexibility. You creak like you’re 102. And through it all, you ache. One thing for sure, you don’t want to learn to live ...
Views: 2688(1 vote) - Building Posture from the Ground Up - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2012 from Gillian TewsIdeal posture is the alignment of our bodies which minimizes stress and strain on our joints and maximizes our muscular advantage. Form refers to such alignment during movement, such as during sport or dance. It is especially important to practice proper posture and form when recovering ...
Views: 2677 - Vascular headache types: Causes, symptoms, and treatment - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2017 from Victor MarchioneA vascular headache is a condition characterized by dilation or swelling of the blood vessels leading to headache pain. There are many kinds of headaches that cause blood vessels in the head to become enlarged, distended, or inflamed. Patients often complain of throbbing pain that worsens with ...
Views: 2658 - How to Self-Relieve Low Back Pain - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Lawrence GoldThis article explains how somatic exercises make back pain vanish and why they are probably the fastest, most lasting way to end most back pain. They work not by suppressing symptoms, but by clearing up their underlying cause and the cause underlying that, so that no further damage occurs to ...
Views: 2657(1 vote) - Pain Management (General) - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Dr. Y. Frank AoiJapanese Acupuncture PAIN MANAGEMENT Do not go again the nature and the flow of the river. Follow the seasons. What Is Pain From Wikipedia International Association for the Study of Pain (JASP) defines pain as “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or ...
Views: 2651(1 vote) - What is the best natural treatment for arthritis? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Prof. George GrantWhat is the best naural relief for arthritis & Pain? I recommend using a natural supplement containing glucosamine hydrochloride, chondroiton, ginger and green tea which helps your body achieve an alkaline pH of 7.35 to reduce inflammation instead of using Cox II inhibitor medications with ...
Views: 2643 - Learning to Live with Degenerative Disc Disease and Back Arthritis - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from David StevensThe lumbar spine is composed of five vertebrae; each one is connected to the next by the intervertebral disc and two facet joints. The discs between each vertebra are made up of a tough outer ring called an annulus and a soft inner core called the nucleus pulposis. The annulus is a ligament ...
Views: 2642(1 vote) - Chronic Migraine Headaches as a Progressive Brain Disorder? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from James Bogash, DCSounds like a scary title, huh? Good, because if you suffer from migraines, you NEED to understand how serious this truly is. And it is not about controlling the headache. Although this may be the immediate need, this limited approach does nothing for protecting your brain. And make no ...
Views: 2585 - Exercises To Help Sort Out Your Neck Pain - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Jaks LloydMost of us are guilty of bad posture and sometimes we get aches and pains starting with our neck and working down through the shoulders, upper back, lower back and legs. The following easy neck stretching exercises will help sort out many of the niggly pains we often get. Neck Rotation ...
Views: 2569(1 vote) - Ergonomics - What Does it Mean? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Gail McGonigalThe word ergonomic is the study of the interaction between individuals, machines or appliances in their environment that can affect their performance and productivity. The purpose of ergonomic is to assess the interaction, or relationship between each component for determining optimum ...
Views: 2561 - 7 Tips on How to Choose an Orthopedic Pillow - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Dan DelaneyA good night’s sleep is indeed very important for everyone to have. It can dictate to a large extent the way your next day will unfold. Whether you will be productive or not, energetic or fatigued, is primarily determined by the amount and quality of sleep that you get. This is why many people ...
Views: 2522 - Opening the Door to Effective Pain Management for Millions of Americans - Acupuncture from a Neuro-Physiological Perspective - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Brendan ArmmOne in four U.S. adults has complained of suffering a day-long bout of pain in the past month, and one in ten declared the pain had lasted over a year, according to the U.S. government’s annual, comprehensive report on Americans’ health: Health, United States, 2006, released by the National ...
Views: 2513(6 votes) - Fibromyalgia Massage - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Leia McCumberStop the Suffering, Manage The Pain. Seven million Americans deal with this painful condition. 90% of those people are women. Your whole body aches, you're up all night tossing and turning, you are fatigued and depressed. You find it difficult to concentrate sometimes, with that "foggy" ...
Views: 2499 - All Your Issues Are in Your Tissues - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Carole FriesenHave you ever asked your self “Why am I in the shape I’m in”? Aren’t we all made of the same matter; bones, flesh and blood? So why do our packages all look so different from one another? I believe the answers are in the intangible spiritual, mental and emotional energies that manifest in the ...
Views: 2493(2 votes) - 6 Body Parts Mainly Involved In The Science Of Ergonomics - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Neelima ReddyWhen you are working out in the field or in a construction site, the manual labor required would definitely take a toll on your body, especially if you have been doing it for a number of years. But what if all you do is sit around in front of your computer from nine to five? The nature of ...
Views: 2492(3 votes) - How to Treat Depression, Anxiety and Other Nervous Disorders With Binaural Frequency Harmonics - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Kyle NortonOur brain is an electrochemical organ, it can produce as much as 10 watts electricity. Depending in each situation, brainwaves can classify in 4 classes. 1. When the brain actively involve in mental activity, it produces beta wave 2. When the brain is in relaxation and non active situation, it ...
Views: 2466(1 vote) - Three Quick Cures To Internal Bleeding Hemorrhoids That Really Work Fast - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Jake BremerDetermining if you have got internal bleeding with hemorrhoids can sometimes take a long time or sometimes you can discover it very quickly. Many people find that they have a protruding bit of tissue near their rectums while there are other people who have blood in the toilet bowl as their first ...
Views: 2452(1 vote) - The Critical Need for a Diagnostic Based Pain Assessment for Chronic Pain Management with Medical Massage Therapy - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Stephen AkamineWhat is the Benefit of a Diagnostic Based Pain Assessment for treating Chronic Pain with Medical Massage? Medical Massage Therapy, when combined with Diagnostic Testing, as part of a Comprehensive Pain Assessment, can be a highly effective tool for Chronic Pain Management. Can Medical ...
Views: 2446(1 vote) - Medicating and Stomach Pain - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Wendy LauStomach pain is a symptom that can be indicative of any digestive system disorder. A lot of people tend to medicate themselves with over the counter medications just to control the pain, but if you do not know the cause, taking these meds might actually cause a lot of trouble. A lot of doctors ...
Views: 2442 - What Causes Hip Bursitis? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2010 from Janelle TrempeHip bursitis is a common source of hip joint pain. Understanding potential causes of hip bursitis is the first step in determining the best treatment plan. What is Hip Bursitis? A bursa is a fluid filled sac that helps to provide cushioning around bony prominences. Bursitis is simply ...
Views: 2432 - Certified Rolfing and Ethics - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from John BartonRolfing ethics is defined as being a set of principles of right conduct, and as a Rolfer the therapeutic relationship necessitates this structure as much as it is defined by it. Les Kertay, Advanced Rolfer, defines ethics as the principles of a therapeutic relationship and in this brief review I ...
Views: 2423 - What are Crohn’s, IBD and IBS And What Are the Root Causes of the Constipation/Diarrhea Cycle That Lead to So Much Discomfort for Sufferers - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.Crohn's Disease is a chronic and serious inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract. Crohn's involves all layers of the intestine where healthy sections of bowel exist between patches of diseased bowel. Crohn's includes colitis and diverticulitis. Crohn's is categorized, along with ...
Views: 2390(4 votes) - Thermotherapy - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2019 from Prof. George GrantThermotherapy George Grant | September 26, 2013 | Blogs | No Comments inShare This research was presented at the largest International Pain Conference in the world in Chicago June 7-10, 2015. http://painmedicine.conferenceseries.com/organizing-committee.php Evaluating thermotherapy ...
Views: 2386 - Self Hypnosis for Managing Pain Naturally - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Holly Holmes-MeredithPain can be a productive messenger when we need protection, but when it is perpetuated and reinforced by negative emotions such as anger, guilt, hopelessness, fear and anxiety, it becomes self-perpetuating. Pain creates negative emotions, negative emotions produce more tension, and tension ...
Views: 2364(2 votes) - A Limited Belief System Restricts Healing Potential - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Annabel FisherA few weeks ago, when I was using Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) working with a telephone client, ‘Anna’, she stated, “Bad things happen to good people: it’s always the good people who get sick”. Now, I have no way of either refuting or proving this, but she believed it and I accepted her ...
Views: 2346(4 votes) - Exercise Routines for Lower Back Pain - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Bo WoloshynLow back pain is one of the most common complaints in those over the age of 21. A number of different conditions can cause low back pain, though muscle irritation is one of the most common causes. Other causes of pain in the lower back are spinal stenosis and disc herniation, otherwise known as ...
Views: 2341(1 vote) - Acupuncture Sucessfully Treats Migraines and Headaches!7 Good Reasons to Try it! - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Dr. Kathleen AlbertsonHEADACHE AND MIGRAINE SUFFERERS --RELIEF IS POSSBLE WITH TCM! 7 Good Reasons to try it!! Pain from headaches and migraines debilitates and affects 45 million Americans. Are you one of them? How many people do you know who are? Help is here! Western medicine offers strong drugs to mask and ...
Views: 2330(4 votes) - Yoga, Fitness, and Kinesiology Tape - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Ryan LasleyWhile some only look at yoga for its meditational benefits, the fact remains the impact on the body is significant. Increased stretching and flexibility along with a slight development of muscle tone all contribute to the positive impact yoga training can yield. However, you do need to be ...
Views: 2308 - Where You Can Win Over the Aging Process (and How) - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Lawrence GoldWhat happens in nearly everybody that leads to chronic pain and stiffness as they age? It's not what you think. People experience the chronic pains, stiffness and loss of freedom of movement attributed to aging as early as their thirties. According to popular opinion and medical science, that ...
Views: 2300(7 votes) - Firm & Tone Your Legs for Strength, Stability & Balance - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from sarah labdarEvery woman wants to have firm, tone sexy legs, while every man wants to have muscular, strong legs. Our legs are the base support, which hold up the rest of the body. They provide stability, balance, strength, and functionality. Strong leg muscles allow for daily activity such as walking, ...
Views: 2290 - 10 Tips for Natural Joint Pain Relief - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Carisa HolmesFor some people, the occasional and conveniently vague “phantom joint pain” is a good excuse for keeping the sofa warm when they are long overdue for exercise. For others, however, joint pain is a genuine impedance to exercise and general mobility. What causes joint pain? Discomfort in the ...
Views: 2284(1 vote) - Acupuncture: Does It Hurt? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2010 from Ben ArnoldPerhaps the most common reason people never try acupuncture is the simple involvement of needles. It's a tragedy when people in so much pain fail to seek relief for this (literally) tiny reason. You must remember a few important things about acupuncture needles: 1. They are 100% sterile ...
Views: 2283(2 votes) - Pros of Using Zyflamend Softgels - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Henry LouisZyflamend is a revolutionary supplement ever came to the medicine industry. Its prominent “Z” sounds too much like a drug name but the word “mend” shows that it infers a mending (healing) process. Thus, it is a good play on words. Apart from its name, this supplement is simply awesome and ...
Views: 2279 - Do You Think The Hemorrhoid Banding System Healthy Ultimately? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Jake BremerFor people having difficulty with thrombosed and external hemorrhoids, it's becoming very popular to get the hemorrhoid banding procedure. If not done right the procedure could have complications or not help alleviate hemorrhoid pain at all. A phrase of warning don't buy a hemorrhoid banding not ...
Views: 2273 - What is Ergonomic Sitting? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Gail McGonigalErgonomics is the relationship between the person, the tools or equipment and the environment within which the equipment is being used. The most important part of this relationship is how the human relates to the equipment in the environment. The environment may be an office, a kitchen or a ...
Views: 2272 - 4 Little Known Alternative Natural Remedies for Sciatica - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Andrew HunterIf you’ve suffered from sciatica for quite some time, you probably are at least a little fed up with the conventional treatment plans out there. Painkillers, chiropractic, and stretching exercises that just don’t seem to lead to any lasting relief. Well, alternative treatments can actually be ...
Views: 2270 - The truth about Tramadol - Information, Dosage and Side Effects - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Cristian GiuscaThe truth about Tramadol - Information, Dosage and Side Effects Before you start taking a pain relief drug it's always best that you know all the information about that drug. This means that you have to know the truth about tramadol, which includes all the good things which tramadol could ...
Views: 2259 - How to Create Lasting Change In Body Experience - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Maggie PhillipsHow to Create Lasting Change in Body Experience Maggie Phillips, Ph.D. Part 1 How to Open Strategic Pathways That Maximize Self-Regulation of Body Experience There are many factors that influence initiation of positive body experience for people who are in pain or who are ...
Views: 2253 - Certified Rolfing-Addressing Scoliosis - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from John BartonRotoscoliosis is a pathology that is ongoing and continuous over time and is always falling out of balance. The central nervous system is the initiator of scoliosis and manifests as rotation, counter-rotation, and compression in the structure and tissue. Since the body is eighty percent water, ...
Views: 2241 - Reframe Your Mind to Relieve Your Body Pain - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Mark WileyFor many, body pain is a very real problem. Yet all pain is information. When there is a problem with your body, your body communicates this to your brain via nerve impulses. These impulses are "pain signals" that send the injury information to the brain to make you uncomfortable in an effort to ...
Views: 2238(5 votes) - Invisible Pain - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Kristen BakerInvisible Pain Always running and playing sports. Jumping on the trampoline for hours. Smiling at each new day. That all changed after the chlorine burn from the water park. She was burned from head to toe, as red as a lobster and as fragile as a crystal goblet. The blisters ...
Views: 2233(1 vote) - Pain Management with Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2010 from Ben ArnoldI can think of no other reason more popular than people coming to see me for pain management. It is perhaps the number one complaint made by my patients. This is understandable as there are many causes of pain. Needless to say we will not be going over all reasons but will address here the ...
Views: 2224(3 votes) - What Causes PMS and How Do I Cope? - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Marie BarrettWhat causes PMS and what can we do to lessen the pain every month? Scientists have found it difficult to identify a single cause of PMS. Theories include nutritional factors, hormonal disruptions, chemical changes and emotional or psychological factors. It is likely each of these factors plays a ...
Views: 2216(2 votes) - Are You Tired Being in Pain? Try This Jacuzzi Spa / Bath Therapy Natural Pain Relief Treatment with Essential Oil, includes Best Oils to Use - by Submitted on May 28, 2014 from KG StilesTake a little time for yourself to enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating Jacuzzi Spa / Bath Therapy Session. Try one or more of the recommended pure essential oils and follow the simple guidelines for fast pain relief and to create a total body, mind & soul healing and rejuvenating experience for ...
Views: 2215 - Finding Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Methods That Work Can Be Tough - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Wilson RookThere are a number of strategies for plantar fasciitis treatment. Most people who suffer from heel pain believe that they have a heel spur or plantar fasciitis. The general course of action is to stop the activity and allow the injury to recover. The first thing to determine is this. What is the ...
Views: 2207 - What are the best supplements to relive arthritis pain? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Prof. George GrantDMSO is short for dimethyl sulfoxide – an organic, sulfur-rich substance found in the woody part of trees. It was first discovered by a Russian researcher back in 1866. But the real excitement started about 100 years later, when American scientists started uncovering some truly startling ...
Views: 2204(1 vote) - God Grant me the Serenity to Accept the Migraines I Cannot Change - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Megan OltmanI try to live by the serenity prayer: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. This simple prayer has seen me through family issues, recovery from major illness, life crisis and ...
Views: 2203(1 vote)