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- Major Back pain causes - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2012 from Angela MyersApproximately 80% of people all the over the world are experiencing back pain in different degrees. While some suffer from acute back pain, there are others that are dealing with chronic back pain. As back pain is quite frustrating to deal with and it affects one’s personal and social life, it ...
Views: 904 - Various treatment options for chronic back pain - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2012 from Angela MyersThe pain in the back may be experienced in different degrees, from acute, sub acute to chronic, depending to the duration in which it is experienced by a person. Chronic pain is defined as a pain that persists for more than six months. Acute pain is generally considered to be pain that lasts for ...
Views: 749 - The Top 4 Benefits of Pillow Top Mattresses - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2012 from Joe AuerPillow top mattresses represent the pinnacle of luxury in the bedding industry. They are often associated with the finest mattresses in the world. In addition to being associated with luxury, pillow top mattresses provide several benefits to its users. Let’s take a look at four of the biggest ...
Views: 6928 - Laser Spine Surgery-cure the root cause of back pain - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Sam BradsonBack pain is a common problem these days.Back pain varies as it is different from one person to the other.It may be sharp or acute. Back problem can come on suddenly or slowly. It can be constant or patients suffer intermittently. In most of the cases patients get relief within a few weeks or ...
Views: 1127 - The Neck Connection: Integrative medicine doctor uncovers the neck's crucial role in health - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Lese DuntonAn impressive variety of people believe in Dr. Mosaraf Ali and his healing skills. His grateful, smiling patients include villagers at his free clinic in the Himalayas; Prince Charles, Morgan Freeman, Tico Torres of Bon Jovi; guests at his London and Tuscany health centers, and thousands of ...
Views: 2033(1 vote) - 5 Best Stretching Exercises to Alleviate Your Back Pain - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Lovel RoseMany people suffer back pain at one point or another through out their lives. Back pain can be caused by a lot of things. A lot of times the pain in our backs will be caused by things that we do. One of the choices of treatment choices for back pain can be the use of prescription medications. ...
Views: 1310 - Pillows Can Improve Posture To Relieve Pressure On Your Back - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Paul MantsWhen looking around to find effective herniated disc treatments, one thing that I really found helpful was only after understanding that the neck pain I was having was attributed to the back pain. Needless to say I found out about using pillows for neck pain relief and it was something that ...
Views: 1290(1 vote) - Five Secrets to Reduce Back Pain While At Work - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2015 from Winifred Bragg1. Strive to keep an ideal weight. Obesity alone does not cause back pain; however, being overweight increases your risk of having back pain. Performing isometrics such as tightening the muscles of the buttocks and legs while sitting is an easy way to burn extra calories and maintain a healthy ...
Views: 1577(2 votes) - Do You Have Back Pain? Try These Seven Secrets to Reduce Back Pain While Watching Television - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2015 from Winifred BraggAlthough obesity of itself does not cause back pain, being overweight increases your risk of back pain. Americans watch television an average of four hours per day. Start utilizing some of the time you spend watching television to reduce your back pain by simply incorporating as much movement ...
Views: 1643(1 vote) - Laser Spine Surgery-Immediate relief from back pain - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Sam BradsonBackache earlier was related with old age problems. More often when a person grew older he/she developed a backache. But due to our changing way of living and sedentary life-style, the scenario has changed now. Now everyone has gripped with this problem whether young or old. Sometimes the pain ...
Views: 987 - Why Our Bones and Joints Crack and What You Can Do About It - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from Mark RosenbergOften times I have patients who will tell me they hear funny snapping, crackling and popping noises coming from their knees, hips, ankles, wrists during different motions and wonder if they’ve cracked or damaged the bone somehow. I assure them this is, generally, not the case and that those ...
Views: 35323 - 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: 1529(1 vote) - Joint Pain Relief - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from shawn wilsonJoints are responsible for body movements and locomotive activities. And are prone to injuries and pain. Sometimes even a minor injury results in swelling and discomfort. This give rise to conditions like arthritis, swelling and intense pain. We all suffer pain at some point of our life. Joint ...
Views: 1089 - Heat Pads – A Non-Invasive Simple Treatment for Back Pain - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Daniel BrashHeat therapy has been in use for pain relief since ages. Use of heat pads for back pain relief is still common throughout the world, and is also recommended by medical professionals as an aid for treating chronic pains in patients of all ages. Heat and warmth is naturally associated with ...
Views: 957 - Why Exercise Doesn't Fix Back Pain. - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Steve LockhartThe normal approach people take when trying to fix back pain is to prescribe a series of stretching and exercises. I want to go through some of the reasons why in my opinion exercises don’t work as intended either. Over the years there have been many programs designed with the aim of fixing ...
Views: 3078(1 vote) - Cervical fusion and lumbar fusion-Are the modern day new technique of handling acute back pain - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from Sam BradsonOur body is like a machine which is designed to be moving. If it does not move or we will be in static position all the time, then it results into bad health. Since the advent of various machines to facilitate men in work, man has become lethargic. This has led to the spread of many diseases. ...
Views: 873 - Does Physical Therapy Exercises Help Relieve Lower Back Pain? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2011 from Igor StilerBack pain is a condition that can be debilitating, disrupting your routine functioning. A long duration of back pain can be treated with the help of physical therapy. In fact, there are many specialists that recommend back exercises and therapies that can lead to effective and positive results. ...
Views: 982 - Leaning Toward Back Pain - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Xander Williams GriffithsMost people fail to notice the warning signs of approaching back pain. Our body will sends us messages before our back starts to hurt. The messages travel along the nerves in our bodies to our brains. Our brain interprets the signals and then tells our bodies what to do to avoid a ...
Views: 1025 - Is Your Back Pain Due to SI Joint Dysfunction? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2015 from Winifred BraggA painful sacroiliac joint is one of the more common causes of mechanical low back pain. There are two SI joints, each located on either side of the sacrum. These joints allow twisting movements when we move our legs. There are many different terms for sacroiliac joint problems, ...
Views: 1697(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: 1519(1 vote) - Benefit From Advanced Pilates Regime - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Jacob MerinoPilates is an extremely admired way of working out which is used by people around the world. A lot of participants have their own preferred versions of Pilates, including the advanced Pilates method that is preferred by those who wish a a lot of challenging work out as well as by those who have ...
Views: 1224 - Fix Your Posture, Fix Your Back Pain - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Mark RosenbergI don’t know how many of my patients come in with constant lower back pain to some degree. They’ve tried muscle relaxants, stretching, heating pads, but somehow it always returns. There isn’t anything really wrong with their backs. They didn’t injure themselves in any way, haven’t been ...
Views: 1681 - Cure your severe backache forever with latest technique of cervical fusion and lumbar fusion - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2011 from Sam BradsonOur sedentary life-style and spending hours each day sitting at desks or curled up on sofas watching TV cause health problems. Our body is designed to be moving rather than static in one position and sitting long hours at static position can have a significant and direct impact on our back ...
Views: 853 - What Your Bones Have to Do with Back Pain - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Ed DelaneyYour body has about 206 skeletal bones, which vary in length, thickness, and shape. In these bones are your red blood cells, bone marrow, phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium. Magnesium is the silvery white metallic element that works with calcium to provide the necessary support to your bones and ...
Views: 883 - 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: 1523(1 vote) - Home Remedies For Back Pain, Simple And Effective Natural Treatment - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from Jhon NapierBack pain can be categorized as acute pain and chronic pain. Acute pain can be a result of excessive movement or usage of the back which can cause injury to the ligaments, muscles, tendons and bones. Whereas chronic pain is a reoccurring pain in back. Some of the common causes for back pain may ...
Views: 900 - Integrative Neurosomatic Therapy (INT), What is it? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Israel SanchezBeing involved in an innovative field is both rewarding and overwhelming at times. I’m referring to Integrative Neurosomatic Therapy or INT, which is the core of my pain-therapy practice on my home Bainbridge Island. I have confidence in what my teachers taught me and my success validates their ...
Views: 3748(1 vote) - PoleWalking: Walk with Attitude, Walk Young, Help Alleviate Back Pain & Improve Posture - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from jayah paleyPeople with back pain were once told – Go to Bed! Now physicians and therapists often say – Take a walk! But do these wellness professionals intend for you to walk with your spine rigid ??? You might as well go to bed. No, they envision the natural movement pattern of the spine. Yet, ...
Views: 1707(1 vote) - Get An Ergo Office Chair To Cure Your Back Pain - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Apron DollaIf you hope to do the job more efficiently, you then definitely should consider buying a ergo chair. There are a few things you'll need to take into account when choosing such types of office chairs. These kinds of things involve arm rests, tension, budget, and seat depth. 1.Seat Depth One ...
Views: 1075(1 vote) - Back Support - Why You Need It More Than You Think - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Ed DelaneyAre you experiencing back pain? You might be in need of back support. Back braces and other back support devices are specifically designed to provide stability and limit your range of motion in the spine whenever necessary. One of the most common cases where such support is needed is in the ...
Views: 1003 - Know Various Kinds Of Chronic Pains - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Dr. SouthwickChronic pain has many different meanings in terms of medicine; usually peoples are suffered from this kind of pain at least 6 months. This is considered one of the most severe pains unlike acute pain which is held for less than 3 months. Some theorists and researchers have placed the transition ...
Views: 812 - Back Pain as a Symptom of Multiple Myeloma - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Ed DelaneyMusculoskeletal and neurological conditions are among the most common medical problems that cause back pain. However, those are not the only conditions that lead to back pain. In fact, muscle disorders such as multiple myeloma can also cause back pain. Read on to find out exactly how this ...
Views: 1038 - Back Pain as a Symptom of Fractures - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Ed DelaneyWhat are fractures and how are they related to back pain? Fractures are simply defined as breaks or cracks in the permanence of bones. There are, however, several types of fractures you can suffer from, namely: pathologic, complete, incomplete, avulsion, compressed, depressed, comminuted, ...
Views: 987 - Lower Back Pain - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2011 from Alex NielsenLower back pain can be precipitated by many variables – neurogenic, muscular, ligamentous and skeletal. It is useful to discover where the pain is coming from by using special tests such as hyper extending the back and rotating to the side. This will let you see if the pain is coming from ...
Views: 789 - Degenerative Disc Disease in Neck - How to Avoid Life Time Medication or Surgery - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from meital jamesDegenerative disc disease in neck is not actually a disease at all. It's a process that happens to everyone with aging. The spinal discs go through natural changes as we age. Degeneration of the disc usually happens in the lumbar area or in the neck, but it can occur anywhere along the ...
Views: 1959(1 vote) - My Early Evolution of the DOCC Project - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from David HanscomIn 1999 I moved to Sun Valley, Idaho to be close to my son who was seriously competing as a mogul skier. I went from a large group and a huge hospital in Seattle to a small practice and a community hospital. I was a tertiary referral surgeon who ended up seeing primary low back pain. I had a ...
Views: 1632 - DOCC-A Framework of Care - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from David HanscomThe DOCC program is a framework that breaks down the pain experience into its various component parts. This framework enables the providers and patients to communicate much more clearly, and effectively so as to develop a partnership to solve the problem. With musculoskeletal pain, there are ...
Views: 1216 - What Causes Cervical Pain? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Igor StilerToday, neck pain or cervical spine pain is one of the common problems affecting people all over the globe. A recent study revealed that around 7 out of 10 people suffer from the severe effects of cervical pain which can be of different types, stemming from several different reasons. It has been ...
Views: 892 - The DOCC Program - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from David HanscomPain is a multi-faceted experience. For a given pain problem ALL of the factors that affect the perception of pain must be successfully addressed. In regards to low back pain there are three categories of issues: 1) potential structural problems 2) the soft tissues supporting the spine 3) the ...
Views: 2237 - Back Pain - No drugs. No needles. No surgery. - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Dr. Michael L. HallSpinal Decompression Therapy, first approved by the FDA in 2001, has since evolved into a cost-effective treatment for herniated and degenerative spinal discs; one of the major causes of back pain. Millions of Americans suffer from severe back pain or neck pain as a result of bulging or ...
Views: 1587 - Can you make a claim for whiplash if you were a passenger? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Nicholas JervisIf you have been involved in a road traffic accident and you were a passenger in one of the vehicles that was involved in the collision you may be wondering whether you can make a claim for whiplash injury compensation? This article looks at how a whiplash injury is actually caused, whether it ...
Views: 1395(1 vote) - Back Safety - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from mark hohmanBack injuries are considered by OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) as the nation's #1 workplace safety problem. Back injuries are often: • Very painful; • A long term or lifetime disability; and • Expensive to diagnose and treat. Most back problems are related to ...
Views: 946 - Back Pain as a Symptom of Multiple Myeloma - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2011 from Ed DelaneyMusculoskeletal and neurological conditions are among the most common medical problems that cause back pain. However, those are not the only conditions that lead to back pain. In fact, muscle disorders such as multiple myeloma can also cause back pain. Read on to find out exactly how this ...
Views: 1707 - The Lumbar Carries the Load - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Steve MayesThe lumbar region is the lower back area, opposite the abdomen, just between the diaphragm and the pelvis. Compared to the vertebrae that make up the rest of the spine, the five located in the lumbar region are the largest and strongest. The spinal cord ends just between the first and second ...
Views: 839 - Introduction to DOCC - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from David HanscomI am a surgeon. I think like a surgeon. I am intent on finding a structural problem I can surgically correct and relieve my patient's suffering. I feel a deep sense of satisfaction and I am my patients' hero. It is a privilege to be able to offer that service to my community. However, a ...
Views: 1262 - The True Beginning of the DOCC Project - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from David HanscomJean was a middle-aged business owner who had come to me for a second opinion. I had her fill out an extensive spine pain questionnaire, which includes many psychosocial questions in addition to a history and diagram of the pain. Jean was very healthy and normally extremely physically active. ...
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