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- Book Review: Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Back and Neck Pain. Back and Neck Pain can result from a number of physical causes and medical conditions. Jesse Cannone is the Official Guide to Back and Neck Pain. Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection, by John E. Sarno, is a ...
Views: 1095 - Book Review: Rapid Recovery from Back and Neck Pain - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Back and Neck Pain. Back and Neck Pain can result from a number of physical causes and medical conditions. Jesse Cannone is the Official Guide to Back and Neck Pain. Rapid Recovery from Back and Neck Pain: A Nine-Step Recovery Plan, ...
Views: 1092 - Definition: Lower Back Pain Treatment - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteLow back pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder which affects the lumbar segment of the spine. It can be either acute, subacute or chronic in its clinical presentation. Typically, the symptoms of low back pain do show significant improvement within two to three months from its onset. In a ...
Views: 2702 - Definition: Sciatica - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteSciatica is a set of symptoms including pain that may be caused by general compression and/or irritation of one of five nerve roots that give rise to the sciatic nerve, or by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve itself. The pain is felt in the lower back, buttock, and/or various parts ...
Views: 2644 - Definition: Neck Pain - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteNeck pain (or cervicalgia) is a common problem, with two-thirds of the population having neck pain at some point in their lives.[1] It is increasing in both intensity, frequency and severity of episodes.[citation needed] As people are increasingly sedentary, live fast-paced and hectic lives, ...
Views: 2846 - Definition: Back Pain - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteBack pain (also known "dorsalgia") is pain felt in the back that may originate from the muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the spine. The pain may be have a sudden onset or it can be a chronic pain, it can be felt constantly or intermittently, stay in one place or refer or ...
Views: 3749 - Definition: Herniated Disc - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteA spinal disc herniation, incorrectly called a "slipped disc", is a medical condition affecting the spine, in which a tear in the outer, fibrous ring (annulus fibrosus) of an intervertebral disc allows the soft, central portion (nucleus pulposus) to bulge out. This tear in the disc ring may ...
Views: 3370 - Preventing Back Pain - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Andy KingEvery one probably knows someone with a back problem -four out of five adults in the u. k. Suffer back pain at some time in their lives), the good news is that you do not have to live with this problem, you can learn to avoid injury by protecting it through exercises and good posture, observe ...
Views: 843 - Easy Tips On How To Prevent Shoulder And Neck Tensions - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinA major complaint that you will hear from office and factory workers is having tensions felt on the shoulders and neck areas. People who work on the computer or do repetitive upper body movements for several hours are the ones susceptible to experiencing nasty neck and shoulder pain. If you ...
Views: 813 - Sit Much? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Carol BagliaUltimately, sitting in traditional chairs can lead to “sitting-oriented disorders,” or SOD. This includes discomfort while sitting, poor posture, neck and shoulder problems, lower-back pain, strained joints in the lower extremities, weakened circulation, poor breathing, and general fatigue. The ...
Views: 2669 - How I Helped Myself Let Go Of Pain Naturally - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from Joy IdriesHello, I'm Joy Idries and it wasn't that long ago that I was living in a virtual prison of constant pain and fatigue. I had tried many different ways of getting rid of it but nothing much seemed to work. I might get the edge taken off it for a little while if I took regular drugs but then it ...
Views: 1043 - Dorn Spinal Therapy – The Revolutionary Skill For Massage Therapists - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Barbara SimonIf you are looking to learn a new skill that gives you the opportunity to move into more effective back care with your own clients then Dorn Spinal Therapy is just the right modality for you. Sure as massage therapist you would see many clients suffering from some sort of back or neck pain and ...
Views: 2348 - Back Pain Treatment - Low Back Pain Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Peter samsBack pain is extremely common - about eight in ten people in the UK are affected at some time in their lives. Each year, close to five million working days are lost due to back pain. Back pain is actually very common—about three in four adults will experience back pain during their ...
Views: 1014 - Back Pain: Types, Cause And Treatment Of Back Pain - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from Peter samsIntroduction Back pain is one of the most common medical problems, affecting 8 out of 10 people at some point during their lives. Back pain can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain. Acute back pain comes on suddenly and usually lasts from a few days to a few weeks. Back pain ...
Views: 936 - Flatten Your Stomach And End Back Pain - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from Ben WIlsonThe Core - how to flatten your stomach and end back pain. A key theme to my clients while personal training in London (Clapham) and anyone I meet who mentions they have back pain is the core. This is a term for the sets of muscles that surround the spine and hold it in place. An efficient core ...
Views: 993 - Back Pain - Types, Symptoms And Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Peter samsBack pain is common and the largest single cause of sickness absence in the UK. Although it can be very painful, it is normally not serious. Lower back pain, also known as lumbago, affects 7 out of 10 people at some time in their lives. Low back pain means a pain, or ache, anywhere on your ...
Views: 790 - Back Pain Treatment, Causes - Back Pain Is No Longer Now - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Dr John AnneBack Pain Introduction Many people all over the world suffer from back pain. And for many, there is nothing more important than finding a good treatment for this potentially disabling problem. Back pain can occur in people of any age. Back pain can be a real hassle for the person suffering from ...
Views: 829 - Back Pain: A Common Illness That You Don't Want To Have - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinOnly ten percent of Americans have yet to experience back pain. The other ninety percent makes back pain one of the most common types of illnesses in the United States. And according to a survey among health and trade associations across the country, this condition also ranks high on the list of ...
Views: 978 - Sciatica ... the forgotten cause - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2008 from Graeme TeagueSciatica can be caused by numerous factors. Most of you are aware of the Piriformis muscle that has the sciatic nerve running through or next to it. If this muscle tightens, sciatica occurs. There are also the disc irritations and joints in the lower back that can all help sciatica to occur. ...
Views: 1293 - Back Pain - Causes, Symptoms And Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Peter samsMost of us experience back pain at some time in our lives. Back problems are a very common reason for older adults to visit their healthcare provider. However, the back problems of older adults are often very different from those seen in younger people. For example, a slipped disk is a common ...
Views: 878 - Step By Step To A Pain Free Back -With Dorn Spinal Therapy - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Barbara SimonDorn Spinal Therapy offers your patients a safe gentle means of correcting spinal abnormalities. With only minimal training and some practice, this therapy can be included in your practice in conjunction with your other services for your clients’ overall well being. You may opt to start Dorn ...
Views: 2049 - Back Pain – A Simple Tip To Eliminate It - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2008 from Graeme TeagueBack pain affects over 80% of adults. Yet very few of you know simple things you can do to help ease or even stop it. Have you noticed that while you have back pain, there are many things that aggravate it and stop you enjoying many activities? I’ll give you an example… I was at a sporting ...
Views: 1177 - Delicious Pain Relief - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Pamela Avery, MDDid you know that most fresh, whole foods have innate healing properties? Did you know that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains can actually improve pain, reduce inflammation as well as impact weight? If you suffer from all varieties of chronic painful conditions, including ...
Views: 1285 - Large Breasts And Back Pain - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2008 from Steve HefferonFor some guys, it may be difficult to see a downside to women with large breasts. But for 1 million women who are—let us say "generously endowed"—it can be a source of considerable pain. Some women, in fact, suffer with severe pain, deteriorating posture, and are at risk for spinal deformity and ...
Views: 1886 - ***PMS And Back Pain - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2008 from Jesse CannoneIt's no secret that many women suffer through their monthly periods, experiencing cramps, bloating, and lower back pain, to name just a few. But a large number of them—estimated at anywhere from 30 to 90 percent—also endure the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Most women feel some ...
Views: 2503 - 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: 1478(1 vote) - Poop Your Way Free of Back Pain - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2007 from Steve HefferonWhether you have flat abs or a beer belly, you can experience pain due to excess abdominal gas and excess fecal matter in your intestines. It has been said that if you have only one bowel movement a day, you have up to eight meals left in your intestines. Gas can develop in a matter of hours ...
Views: 1333 - Techniques For Chronic Upper Back Pain - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2007 from Lance JepsenMost people will experience some type of back pain at some point in their lives but for most, it lasts only a few days or weeks. It could result from moving furniture, gardening, or even turning the wrong way. Usually the pain responds to home remedies such as ice packs, rest, and over the ...
Views: 9708(2 votes) - The Many Causes Of Chronic Back Pain And Treatments - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2007 from Lance JepsenChronic back pain is a serious problem today with many people, with around 20% of the population being sufferers of chronic back pain. Back pain is broken down into two types: acute, which lasts less than three months and chronic, which is more than three months. Chronic back pain usually does ...
Views: 1067 - Mind-Body Healing For Back Pain - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2007 from Ingrid BacciDo you suffer from chronic back pain, leg, neck or shoulder pain? A number of mind-body tools that can help you dramatically reduce your pain. This can help you take charge of discomfort that until now may have seemed out of your control, and move forward in your life with greater ease and ...
Views: 1973 - Lower Back Pain Relief...Aaahhh...That Feels Better! - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2007 from David YuiThere are many things you can do on your own to find lower back pain relief. You don’t have to suffer day after day. Many cases of lower back pain aren’t bad enough to drive you to the doctor, yet the continual or intermittent pain is enough to interfere with your activities. ...
Views: 1013 - ***What You Can Do Today For Arthritis, To Get Your Life Back! - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2007 from Jesse CannoneRed, burning, swollen and so stiff you don’t want to move…that’s what those who suffer from arthritis experience on a daily basis. If you know this all to well, you are probably one of the 46 million Americans (that’s 1 out of every 5 people) that are living with arthritis every day. To better ...
Views: 1128 - ***Chronic Back Pain Limits Brain Power - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2007 from Jesse CannoneYou don't need to be a scientist to know that chronic back pain can have a negative impact on your life, often bringing with it anxiety and depression. It can affect your ability to work, sleep, and perform other daily activities. Until recently, it has been assumed that whatever changes ...
Views: 1252 - ***Finally An Approach To Back Pain That Makes Great Sense… "Muscle Balance Therapy" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2007 from Jesse CannoneWhen it comes to back pain, knowledge is power. Our mission here at the Healthy Back Institute is to help you learn all you can about your particular condition because we know that informed people get better care and faster results. The more you know, the more you can be in control of your own ...
Views: 1132 - ***Back Pain At The Office - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2007 from Jesse CannoneIt's getting to be so bad that by Monday afternoon, you're already tired of being at the office. You're not even thinking as far ahead as Friday. Just getting to hump day is going to be challenge enough. In reality, it's not the folks you work with who are getting you down—they're tolerable, ...
Views: 1093 - Back Pain … And Your Christmas Wish List - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2007 from Graeme TeagueDo you have a back pain wish for Christmas? Will Santa help you get rid of your back pain for 2008? Well, Christmas is coming… Here are some simple tips you can apply to help your back pain ease and make Christmas and the New Year a happier time. After all, running around and enjoying the ...
Views: 1377 - Hitting New Lows With Lower Back Pain - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2007 from David YuiDetermining the exact cause of lower back pain can be difficult, but not impossible. There are many sources of pain in the back, and understanding the structure of the spine, muscle and ligament system is the first step. The next step, of course, is determining a course of therapy that will ...
Views: 994 - Back Pain: When Nothing Seems To Work - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2007 from Jesse CannoneTired of struggling and need relief from back pain? You are not alone ... millions and millions of people suffer from back all over the world and nearly all of them are like you, looking for something that works ... back pain relief! I'm just guessing, but here's what your experience with back ...
Views: 1793 - Doing An About Face With Low Back Pain - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2007 from David YuiAlmost everyone experiences low back pain at some time in their life, and usually it’s more than once. Pain in the lower back can happen to anyone at any age for a variety of reasons. * Bulging disc * Herniated disc * Osteoporosis * Arthritis * Degenerative disc disease * Pinched ...
Views: 1089 - Trigger Point Therapy - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Steve HefferonResearch by Drs. Janet Travell and David Simons, authors of "The Trigger Point Manual," has shown that trigger points are the primary cause of pain at least 75 percent of the time and are a factor in nearly every painful condition. Trigger points, a type of muscle stiffness, are the result ...
Views: 1562 - Diseases And Conditions That Cause Low Back Pain - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2007 from Connie LimonLow back pain occurs in nearly everyone at some time or another. Both men and women are affected. The age it occurs most often is between 30 and 50. This is due in part to the aging process and as a result of sedentary life styles with too little exercise. Low back pain may also occur from ...
Views: 1001 - Possible Causes Of Lower Back Pain - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2007 from Connie LimonMany people suffer with lower back pain, and almost everyone at some point has back pain that interferes with work, daily activities and recreation. Back pain is the most common cause of job-related disability. Back pain leads as a health condition to miss work. It is the second most common ...
Views: 1080 - Avoid This Forgotten Back-Breaker - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2007 from Alexis TrbovichExperienced weightlifters know most of the tricks needed to protect your lower back during a workout. But even seasoned gym rats often overlook a common cause of back injuries. Those who are new to weights should also pay close attention here before you pick up your first dumbbell. Because it's ...
Views: 1113 - 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: 1490 - Arthritis Pain Relief- Curing Arthritis Symptoms With A Natural Treatment - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2007 from Joe BartonThe soothing words of 'arthritis pain relief' bring you back to years ago when you didn't have to worry about the pain, the stiffness, the misery associated with the disease. But now you are willing to try anything for curing the arthritis symptoms. But before you can cure it, you should know ...
Views: 1525 - Bone Mineral Density: How To Detect Osteoporosis Accurately - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2007 from Sharon BellFew diseases can be considered as silent assassins; meaning, conditions that can slowly take your life without you knowing it. Osteoporosis is one such condition. Although this condition does not instantly lead to death like cardiac arrest, it can surely take away your lifestyle as you know it. ...
Views: 2113 - Back Pain ... Who Should You Believe?? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2007 from Graeme TeagueBack pain statistics are frightening. At this very moment half of you reading this are suffering from back pain. And over 90% of you will suffer from back pain at some stage. Your back pain will stop you from working, it will stop your enjoyment of your leisure time with your family and ...
Views: 1184 - 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: 1457 - ***“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: 1471 - ***5 Simple Steps For Ridding Yourself Of Back Pain - by Submitted on May 11, 2004 from Robert DuvallMillions of people suffer from back pain unnecessarily when there is actually a very simple solution, according to Jesse Cannone , certified personal trainer and back pain specialist. "Unfortunately, many people are led to believe that back pain is normal and were all supposed to experience ...
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