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- 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: 1518(2 votes) - Interrupting the Cycle of Chronic Pain - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Darlene LancerIf you suffer from chronic pain, you are not alone. Millions of Americans seek treatment for chronic pain, pain that continues for more than six months. Chronic pain is no longer viewed as a symptom, but as an illness in itself. Things we take for granted, such as eating, sleeping, dressing, ...
Views: 3745(2 votes) - Pain...Numbness? Could It Be A Pinched Nerve? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Stacy WishnerIf you have ever suffered from a pinched nerve you know how painful it can be. Chances are you experienced numbness or decreased sensation in the area supplied by the nerve or a tingling, “pins and needles” feeling. Some of my patients tell me they feel a sharp or burning pain which is ...
Views: 4336(4 votes) - Self Discovery and Healing - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyMost of us start the self-discovery journey that is mind-body healing because we’re in pain. Maybe we’re struggling with vulvodynia, interstitial cystitis, irritable bowel syndrome, or pelvic floor dysfunction. Maybe we have chronic back pain. Maybe we’ve been dealing with depression or ...
Views: 1645(2 votes) - The Power of a Nap - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Barby IngleA child’s life is full of stressful situations that they have to learn to overcome. Maybe children that take naps have it right. Children get snappy and distressed when they need a break and need to zone out form the stress of life. As chronic pain patients, we could follow their example and ...
Views: 1378(2 votes) - You Don’t Have to do it Perfectly - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyOne of the most common traits of people who suffer from pelvic pain syndrome: perfectionism. (I use the phrase pelvic pain syndrome as a blanket description for syndromes such as vulvodynia, interstitial cystitis, irritable bowel syndrome, vulvar vestibulitis, pelvic floor dysfunction, and ...
Views: 953(2 votes) - 5 Myths of Stretching - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Butch Phelps#1 The Longer you hold the stretch, the better- Traditionally most people who stretch will hold a stretch for 20-30 seconds. Why do they do this? They were taught by a professional, or friend, who said by holding this stretch for 20-30 seconds you will thoroughly stretch the muscle. I used to ...
Views: 6100(5 votes) - Medical massage therapy and insurance coverage. - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Andrew WolfeMedical massage therapy is recognized as a health care provision under rehabilitation outpatient coverage under most major medical plans. Specific plan coverage’s vary according to the benefit package your plan and/or employer offer. Medical massage therapy definition is the ability to heal, ...
Views: 6087(5 votes) - The Simpe elegance of healing - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Damian MatthewsWhat actually heals you when you are hurt or sick? The doctor may set the broken bone, but the body heals the break. The doctor puts the stitches in the cut but the body heals the wound. Don't get me wromg, if I break a bone I want the best bone setter to get the parts back in line, but it is ...
Views: 2019(5 votes) - An Essential Understanding of the Psoas Muscles - - Upgrading the Approach to Tight Psoas Muscles - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Lawrence GoldTo begin, let's say that an essential understanding of the psoas muscles means a basic understanding of their function. Basic, in this sense, means easy to understand, and function, in this sense, means more than what they do; it means what they enable you to do. So, this piece presents a ...
Views: 7285(3 votes) - Go Ahead, Cry??? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Carolyn ShannonWhen was the last time you had a GOOD cry? Not one of those almost cries that you stuff back down to join all the other almost cries you have had over the long haul. I am talking about a cry you let loose and allow to literally flow until the last drop. What is stopping you? Is it the fact ...
Views: 1377(3 votes) - Osteoarthritis Prevention and Recovery - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2018 from Dr. William PawlukOsteoarthritis (OA) affects about 40 million people in the USA. In this post, we discuss what causes OA, what traditional therapies are missing, and explore hugely promising new research that shows the far-reaching benefits of PEMFs for OA. OA Development Joints are complex structures ...
Views: 11225(3 votes) - Types of Back Pain and Mattresses That Can Help - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Kermit BauerIn regard to your health, the most important piece of furniture you own is your mattress. You spend approximately one third of your life in bed. An uncomfortable mattress can have a negative effect on the quantity and quality of your sleep. This is especially the case for millions of back pain ...
Views: 3127(6 votes) - 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: 2306(7 votes) - Hot or Cold Treatment for Body Pain: Which is Better? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Mark WileyIs it better to apply ice or heat to an injury? Well, you must first determine whether the body pain you are experiencing is caused by inflammation or constriction (spasm). Once this is determined, follow these 3 rules: 1. If an injury is acute (caused by new trauma), it is best to apply ...
Views: 1664(5 votes) - *** Compassion Fatigue (Part 2) - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Daniel BenorRemedies A common sense, Cost vs. Benefit Analysis (CBA) of your situation while under stress will often point to obvious changes you can make in order to change and improve the situation. For instance, working fewer hours is permitted! If you are exhausted, you will be less than fully ...
Views: 1667(1 vote) - *** Who's in Charge in My Dream House? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Daniel BenorLife is the only game in which the object of the game is to learn the rules. -- Ashleigh Brilliant I find that life is a series of lessons. As a psychiatric psychotherapist, I have been helping people for 40 years to sort out their issues that get them in up tight ...
Views: 1514(2 votes) - ***CHOICES IN ANGER: Emotions, Mind and Spirit, Part 1 - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Daniel BenorEach of us literally chooses, by his way of attending to things, what sort of universe he shall appear to himself to inhabit. William James Introduction Anger is a natural response to being endangered or hurt. Challenges that commonly elicit anger include: Being attacked verbally or ...
Views: 1394(1 vote) - ***Transforming Negative Beliefs and Expectations that Spoil Our Enjoyment of Life - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Daniel BenorThe expectation that something bad will happen stems from the belief that something bad has happened, neither of which, on the most fundamental level, is true. - Alan Cohen Our childhood experiences often shape the rest of our lives. When we have suffered from neglect, physical or emotional ...
Views: 1492(2 votes) - 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: 2290(1 vote) - 4 Basic Solutions For Bloody Hemorrhoids That Work Fast - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Jake BremerWhat causes bloody hemorrhoids? According to recent research, constipation and straining while on the can are the two most common causes of hemorrhoids today. In order to smoothly defecate without straining, it's vital that someone who has bloody hemorrhoids start ingesting foods that are high ...
Views: 1311(1 vote) - 4 overlooked causes of that pain in your neck - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Roberta MittmanNeck pain is one of the most frequent reasons people give for coming in to my office. Persistent neck pain, if left unaddressed, is a problem that not only decreases productivity at work but cripples quality of life after-hours. The causes of neck pain are many. Among my first ...
Views: 1384(1 vote) - 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: 2496(3 votes) - A Call Out to All Perfectionists and Overachievers - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Abigail SteidleyI've been noticing a trend lately while working with women suffering from health issues. I coach women with pelvic pain issues of any variety, and I can't help but notice some commonalities. I am no longer surprised when I hear person after person describe herself as a perfectionist, an ...
Views: 2931(1 vote) - A Guide for Foods To Avoid For Gout Pain Sufferers - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2013 from Ray T KnudgetNowadays, almost everyone knows that uric acid crystals formed in the joints and connective tissues cause the gout symptoms. They form when your uric acid level is high. This will cause excruciating pain in the joints of the big toe, knees, ankles and fingers. Basically, the normal body ...
Views: 1502(1 vote) - Adjusting to Medical Illness - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Estelle GoldsteinThe psychological ability to adjust to chronic medical illness is an area where there has been very little study. Lately, I find myself working mostly with this population of people. I’m noticing that some adjust very well and some do it very poorly. It depends on a lot of factors. The ...
Views: 1388(2 votes) - 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: 2497(2 votes) - Arch Support Inserts and Plantar Fasciitis Exercises for Effective Relief for Pain in the Heels - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Fred SalomonFoot care experts recommend the exercises for plantar fasciitis shown below in addition to the use of orthotic shoe inserts to ease pain in the heels caused by plantar fasciitis due to excess pronation. You must be aware that these plantar fasciitis exercises should not cause you pain, but ...
Views: 2951(1 vote) - Back Surgery May Not Relieve Your Pain - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Anne WestThere are many risks associated with any sort of surgery, including back surgery for pain. Doctors often either give a cursory explanation of these risks, or dismiss them completely simply because you have not asked. It is your responsibility as a patient to understand and know everything you ...
Views: 1094(1 vote) - Best Medical center in Orlando - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2021 from Paul DozhdevTouch of Health is a well-reputed medical center which provides a broad spectrum of medical services for conditions at any stage. Specialists of the clinic constantly improve their qualifications by participating in international and regional symposia and conferences. When contacting our medical ...
Views: 584(1 vote) - Boy's Fear of Opening Healed Hand Cleared with EFT - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Elaine NitzA little boy named John (not his real name) who was 4 years old was staying with my sister for a while. He loved to play any kind of ball, and one day he sprained his hand while he was playing catch. It was a pretty severe sprain, and it was painful for him to open the hand, especially after he ...
Views: 1537(2 votes) - Chronic Pain – You can live without it!! - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Walt MorreyChronic Pain – You can live without it!! Walt Morrey, LMT, Lees Summit, MO Lic # 2006000793 Massage can reduce or eliminate pain for many people. If you live with chronic pain, you may be able to eliminate it from your life. You’ve been to doctors, chiropractors, etc. and may have ended ...
Views: 1251(3 votes) - Clean up, or Rest and Recover, How Do we Choose? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Megan OltmanDiana Lee wrote a compelling post recently about the felt need to keep her house clean when she is home on total disability - called “I’m So Lazy: Ways We Trick & Abuse Ourselves“. I could really identify with those undermining tapes that play in our heads, telling us that whatever we are ...
Views: 968(2 votes) - Cupping/Fire-Cupping: Healing For The Body And Mind - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Bret EllingtonCupping or fire-cupping is an excellent therapeutic tool, that is extremely effective for pain relief. Placing the cups over injured areas can stimulate circulation, detoxify the body and create myofascial relief. If you suffer from chronic back pain, fibromyalgia or just want to improve your ...
Views: 2998(1 vote) - Deciding Who Your Chronic Illness Small Group Will Serve - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Lisa CopenAs you begin to decide on the logistics of your support group, one of the first things to consider is who you would prefer to actually attend. For example: - Will this be a group for men as well as women, adults, and possibly teenagers? - Will your group serve those have recently been ...
Views: 2068(3 votes) - Exploring The Alternative Osteoarthritis Treatment That Should Work - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2012 from Hershel CrossOsteoarthritis treatment is often as intricate because problem alone. Usually, the response involving medical practitioners can be suggest NSAID medicines to handle your soreness of osteoarthritis; nonetheless, it's quite important to notice this injury that will osteo arthritis can do for you ...
Views: 829(1 vote) - Facts about the causes of frozen shoulder. - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Balfour MorrisIn these days, most of the people have been seen complaining about frozen shoulder. This type of disorder which is also referred to as adhesive capsulitis or sometimes shoulder contracture is an acute pain that is experienced in the shoulder region of the body & this enhances the difficulty in ...
Views: 1126(1 vote) - Fibromyalgia (FM, FMS) - An Understanding - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Anne MillsFibromyalgia (FM) is pain (myalgia) in the muscles and fibrous tissues (fibro) of the body. The aching, piercing, throbbing or searing pain of FM is mostly overwhelming, can be felt all over the body or in specific parts, and may constantly move about. It is unrelenting and so very tiring as ...
Views: 1059(2 votes) - 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: 1902(1 vote) - Freedom From Chronic Pain - The Power of Metaphor - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Annabel FisherWhen I was first introduced to EFT at the beginning of 2004, I was desperate to alleviate the intense and chronic pain I was experiencing as a result of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). In particular, pain in my knee joints, thighs and neck, as well as the evening headaches which verged on ...
Views: 3006(2 votes) - Full Body Massage - How’s It Beneficial? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Sana MoorsIt is not easy to decide which type of massage is ideal for your body. Generally, the massage therapist focuses on a full body massage. These areas are usually known as trigger points. When massaged appropriately, the areas release any of the built-up knots in the muscles which trigger pain and ...
Views: 1386(1 vote) - Hang Out with People That Are Good for You - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Barby InglePositive people are good news! We all have had a friend or two that are draining. People in our lives who leave us upset or confused every time we see them. When you have enough to go through you do not have to hang out with these naysayers. Pain patients have to be the best advocate for ...
Views: 1342(2 votes) - Headaches? Don't Sleep Late On Sunday! - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Roberta MittmanIf you think a taste of chocolate, a glass of wine, and sleeping late on weekends are harmless vices, think again. Those innocent indulgences are just a few of the most common triggers of headaches. But don't give up hope just yet. It's possible you may be able to enjoy your favorite things ...
Views: 3510(2 votes) - Home Remedies and Herbal Supplements For Arthritis - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Neal KHerbal remedies have gained popularity as a natural approach to other arthritis treatments. Herbs are the basis for many traditional medicines. Home Remedies Prepare garlic paste and apply the paste on the affected joint; it is an effective herbal remedy for arthritis. Regular consumption ...
Views: 1384(1 vote) - How Serious is Neck and Back Pain? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Dr. Michael L. HallAccording to the CDC back or spine problems are the second most common reason for disability in America affecting 7.6 million people. Modern medical science finally has an answer to help alleviate the suffering. Almost as common as the common cold, back pain and neck pain is thankfully not at ...
Views: 1964(1 vote) - How to Fix Back Pain - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2011 from John MillerAround the world there is an epidemic of back pain - and other musculo-skeletal pain. Much of this pain is personally generated. In a sedentary society, weak and tight muscles allow bones to be drawn out of alignment. For a while you don’t know it’s happening, in fact you could be 99% of ...
Views: 1507(1 vote) - Is Your Hand Numbness Due to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Winifred BraggHow can you tell if that nagging numbness or pain in your wrist is really Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? The wrist is surrounded by a band of fibrous tissue that serves as a support for the joint. The space between this fibrous tissue and the wrist bone is called the carpal tunnel. The median nerve ...
Views: 1697(2 votes) - Joint Pain Remedy - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2013 from faina jonesARTHRITIS… It’s one in every of the fasted growing diseases during this country. It currently affects over forty six million folks, and for those who are suffering day in and outing, it will destroy your quality of life. Until now, standard, standard treatments consisted of varied pills and ...
Views: 1339(1 vote) - Life Without Pain - Pain Relief - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Holly JanionImagine if you could live your life without pain. What would it be like? Your immediate reaction, especially if you suffer chronic pain, would be that living a pain free life would be wonderful. And you're right, it would if you could relieve your pain. However, initial pain is key to a ...
Views: 1440(3 votes) - Marijuana Facts and Myths - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Andrada TodFor decades now nonprofit organizations, medical associations and committees have been trying to restore the truth about cannabis and its effects on human health. Known as marijuana or weed, the dried flowers of cannabis contain Tetrahydrocannabinol, which is a psychoactive constituent that ...
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