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- What Can you do about a Bulging or Herniated Disc? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Andrew HunterMaybe you’ve heard someone say that they’ve got a slipped disc or that they’ve thrown their back out. These are all phrases that we hear often, but what exactly do they mean? Well, what they are most likely talking about is a herniated disc, which is a very common cause of back pain and ...
Views: 1346 - ***Humor is Healing... Or Part Way to Healing - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Daniel BenorThe Can of Peaches (Email passalong): An 80 year old woman was arrested for shop lifting. When she went before the judge in Cincinnati he asked her, "What did you steal?" She replied, "A can of peaches." The judge then asked her why she had stolen the can of peaches, and she ...
Views: 1344(2 votes) - 8 Biggest Chronic Pain Mistakes that You Can Easily Avoid - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2018 from Karen ColeThere is no denying that living with chronic pain can make life exhausting and difficult. It can cause a lot of stress and worry and impact your professional and personal life as you may be unable to function properly. It is essential to remember that chronic pain is not a symptom; it is a ...
Views: 1344 - Inflammation - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Denise RolenEncyclopedia definition: Inflammation is the first response of the immune system to infection or irritation and may be referred to as the Innate immune system and as "healthy" nor "unhealthy" on its own: Inflammation helps fight disease, but it comes at the cost of suspending the body's normal ...
Views: 1343(3 votes) - 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) - Myoskeletal Treatment for Tight Muscles - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Erik DaltonTight muscles create asymmetry and weak muscles allow for asymmetry in both the myofascial and skeletal systems. Deep, intrinsic muscles and the bony framework of the body are inseparable: What affects one always affects the other. Until the therapist devises a basic understanding of how deep ...
Views: 1342 - 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) - Pain Management And Genetics - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Pamela Avery, MDYesterday your grandparents suffered from back pain. Today, you suffer from fibromyalgia. Did you ever stop to think you might have inherited your pain? Science has now explained why some of us are susceptible to developing painful conditions while others are not. This is a fascinating look into ...
Views: 1339(1 vote) - Rolfing Therapy: A Way to Align the Body and Relieve Pain - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Steve HefferonRolfing is a method of structural integration accomplished by soft tissue manipulation and movement education. Developed in the 1950s by Ida Rolf, this bodywork method has allowed people to stand straighter, move better then ever and gain height through its focus on correcting tissue ...
Views: 1339(1 vote) - Sternocleidomastoid pain: Anatomy, causes, treatment, and exercises - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2017 from Victor Marchioneternocleidomastoid pain is felt in one of the largest muscle groups in the neck. The sternocleidomastoid name itself is very descriptive, as it originates at the manubrium of the sternum (sterno-) and the clavicle (cleido-) and inserts at the mastoid process of the temporal bone of the skull ...
Views: 1338 - Best Treatment for Back Pain - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from Tanveer MaqboolBack pain is the most familiar medical complaint which arise particularly among adults. Back pain refers to the pain in your muscles, inter-vertebral joints, spinal nerves, or sometimes bone-on-bone pain.Some people don’t know what exactly the back pain is? When you feel pain in back that arise ...
Views: 1336 - How to Deal With Plantar Fasciitis - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2013 from ray novellePlantar Fasciitis can be defined as a medical problem that can cause inflammation to the dense tissues that are found at the base of foot which usually overlays the arching part. This particular medical condition will likely be the result of over-worked tissues in this area. This problem can ...
Views: 1336 - Jaw Pain Causes - Don't Miss These Facts on Causes and Symptoms - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Jeannie CrabtreeTMJ stands for Temporomandibular Joint. It establishes the connection between the lower jaw in one's mouth with the temporal bone in the skull. However, this joint has adequate flexibility which allows the individual to open or close mouth up and down, as well as sideways. Even eating can be ...
Views: 1334(1 vote) - Temperature Contrast Therapy for Fibromyalgia - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Jon StewartTemperature contrast therapy is a form of treatment that depends upon the use of temperature application (either hot or very cold) to either a specific location on the body or overall on the body. The effectiveness of temperature contrast therapy depends upon the type of therapy used and, of ...
Views: 1334 - Neck Pain? 5 Surprising Ways to Heal the Hurt - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Jesse CannoneYou've tried everything to get rid of your neck pain: physical therapy, cortisone shots, prescription pain pills -- you name it, you've done it. So why does your neck still feel like it's stuck in a vise that's being turned tighter and tighter? Notice that all of the tactics you've tried ...
Views: 1331 - Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2009 from Daniel Benor*** When parents separate or divorce, children are usually stressed. Even when parents separate amicably, children end up having to adjust to living part-time in each of two households. Single parents often note that children have problems with their attitudes, emotions and behaviors in the day ...
Views: 1330 - ***Hands-On Help - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Daniel BenorA considerable body of research shows that spiritual healing (as in Therapeutic Touch, Healing Touch, Reiki and Prayer healing) is an effective treatment. This article reports on how healing is finding applications in clinical practice. Anecdotes abound on the benefits of spiritual healing ...
Views: 1329(1 vote) - Your "Hand Over The Stove" - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from David HanscomOne of the more puzzling situations I have run into frequently is that I see patients who have experienced significant disabling chronic pain for many years. Often they have had multiple failed spine surgeries. Yet on my spine intake questionnaire they rate themselves as a zero on a scale from ...
Views: 1327 - Hip Flexor Pain and Ways to Manage It - by Submitted on May 01, 2018 from Marta KaliWhat Is a Hip Flexor The hips have muscles in front of them called hip flexors. They stretch from the femur bones and groin area up to the lower back and hips. These muscles are what give us the ability to lift our legs up when we walk, jog, or run. Because of this, the hip flexors are very ...
Views: 1326 - Knuckle Pain: Cause, Treatment, and Home Remedies - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2017 from Victor MarchioneKnuckle pain happens to everyone and has numerous causes and side effects. From the index finger to the middle finger, any digit on your hand may become painful and swollen. Knuckle pain can result from damaged skin or joints, as well as underlying issues with your bones, blood vessels, and ...
Views: 1325 - Show Your Pain Who's Boss - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Diane NeumanIt is natural to tense against pain, or even the anticipation of pain. When we are hit with the shock and surprise of pain, our primitive fight-or-flight defense kicks in, but we are often in a situation where it is impossible either to fight or to run. Unfortunately, that physical tension ...
Views: 1322(2 votes) - Deep Breathing in Prolonged Sitting For Back Pain Relief - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalTo most people breathing is just a small movement in the lungs, for the purpose of gaining oxygen into the lungs that we need in order to live. Yet when using ergonomic sitting in an ergonomic chair, it makes sense to use long deep breaths at times. This will change the position of your sitting ...
Views: 1321 - The Third of Seven Sins in Obesity - Dehydration - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Gail McGonigalAfter going through the first two reasons why the western population is gaining so much weight.; we come to the third reason which is dehydration. I am inclined not to attribute all the blame to you personally, because we live in a society where we are bombarded with advertising. It is ...
Views: 1320 - Healing Shoulder Injuries - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2013 from Shiroko SokitchAnna was enjoying a beautiful day playing golf. She was determined to beat her opponent today. In order to win she had to make a hole in one. She made a big swing and felt a sudden pain in her shoulder. Suddenly she couldn’t move her arm to complete the swing. The pain didn’t last long and she ...
Views: 1319 - Is Physiotherapy The Best Way To Heal Everyday Backaches? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2016 from Harshad JethraThere is no end to the number of people who are nowadays in an active search of physiotherapy websites. In fact the demographics show that it is not just people from the western world who look up for physiotherapy websites, but a host of such searches also come from Asia Pacific region. This ...
Views: 1317 - The Love List – A Powerful Healing Tool - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyI’ve been giving myself a fun assignment lately, and it’s working so well I want to share it with all of you. It has had a profound effect on my state of energy, which is truly the source of all health – life force energy, chi, prana – whatever you want to call it. A few weeks ago I found ...
Views: 1316(1 vote) - Panic Attacks Anxiety Disorder: Treatment for Anxiety and Panic Disorders - Can't Stop Thinking About Death Of Loved Ones - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2017 from Brett ManniPanic Attacks Anxiety Disorder: Treatment for Anxiety and Panic Disorders - Can't Stop Thinking About Death Of Loved Ones When it comes to the best treatment for panic disorder there's often a lot of confusion and misunderstanding. So I'm going to quickly run through the most common options ...
Views: 1313 - Why Is Drinking Soda So Bad for Our Bodies? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalMost people think that drinking soda is harmless flavored water with a few bubbles that all the family will drink and quenches their thirst; making it an easy palatable method for drinking water. Think Again! Soda happens to be the worst consumable drink on the market for your bodies in terms ...
Views: 1312 - 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) - Inflammation - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Marge Pickering PiconeLiving with inflammation is otherwise known to some as challenging. The inability to do the things you have always done in the way you use to do them. The flexibility of your joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments develop a mind of their own. You can’t function any longer with ease. I’ll ...
Views: 1310 - Massage For Soft Tissue Pain Relief - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Dion DalySome of the tissues we have in our body are soft and are susceptible to damages. Some of the best ways to mend damaged soft tissues is by massage. People who have never had a massage are uncertain about it. They get anxious thinking about it. Usually they ask some question like: "Must I take ...
Views: 1308 - Medicine for Gout - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Donald KrupsPurine rich foods contribute to a painful type of arthritis called gout. The human body needs a small amount of purine, but it can cause problems if you consume it in excess amounts. Purine gets converted into uric acid. Uric acid that does not get removed from the blood stream normally gets ...
Views: 1307 - The Fourth of Seven Sins in Obesity - Changing Family Dynamics - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Gail McGonigalWe have now reached the fourth reason that is driving obesity in the western culture, which is not entirely due to the individual. I consider that the western culture corporations have designed this pattern, firstly by encouraging everyone to use a car for transportation, instead of their own ...
Views: 1306 - Low Back Pain Treated Successfully - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2009 from Randy MartinEvery week, I have a patient who comes in with excruciating lower back pain. At least one patient per week. They usually come in as a last resort, having found me on their insurance plan website. They have tried many drugs, painkillers and anti-inflammatories, and now their doctor has only one ...
Views: 1305 - Carpal Tunnel Symptoms: Are Steroid Injections the Answer? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2013 from Frank StaffordCarpal tunnel symptoms are extraordinarily debilitating and can can even deprive an individual of rest, with the tingling and pins and needles feeling being so extreme that it may even wake a person up in the middle of the night. It's no wonder that lots of people are looking for fast solutions ...
Views: 1303 - What Is Polymyalgia Rheumatica? Alleviate the Pain, Improve Flexibility with Dietary & Lifestyle Changes! - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2017 from Julie DohertyPolymyalgia is an arthritic inflammatory condition that causes muscle pain, loss of mobility with stiffness mainly felt within the hip & shoulder areas. Prominently noticeable in the mornings, taking about an hour or so to feel some relief. It has been found that a diet that is high in acidic ...
Views: 1303 - The ABC(s) to Effectively Manage Chronic Pain - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2015 from Winifred BraggPain is the single most common reason for patients to seek medical care. The specialty of pain medicine is concerned with the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of painful disorders. Chronic pain is a pain that persists and is often defined as a pain that lasts ...
Views: 1301(1 vote) - Delhi Pain Management Centre: The Best Place to Heal Knee Pain - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2016 from jacklin jotWith regards to treating knee torment, there is a wide range of choices that are accessible. Knee Pain Treatment is critical in helping a large number of individuals either wipe out or adapt to their knee issue. It is urgent to build up a project that objectifies the foundation of their knee. In ...
Views: 1299 - How to Control and Eliminate Panic and Anxiety - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Nicholas PollakPanic and anxiety are very common emotions amongst a great many people. It is debilitating and can severely impact the quality of their lives and their relationships. Panic and anxiety are very uncomfortable and always leaves the sufferer shaky, uncertain, afraid and very insecure. They ...
Views: 1299 - What Is Ergonomic Balance? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalErgonomic is term we use to create a productive, safe and efficient environment for the workplace, which for my readers is not exclusively the employment environment; it is also the home environment. Ergonomic balance is the sitting or standing position we use for safe, purposeful and ...
Views: 1298 - Wrist Pain and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Dr. Steve EdelsonDr. Steve Edelson (813) 831-8321, Chiropractor in Tampa, Florida, has over 14 years of experience in helping to eliminate the causes of health problems. He is an expert in helping people who suffer from injuries derived from an auto accident. He does not advise you to cover up your symptoms with ...
Views: 1298(1 vote) - Knee Pain - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Raphael RettnerChronic Knee pain can be very scary. You want to walk, run or hike and you’re body is telling you it’s not o.k. to do that. You might be suffering from knee stiffness or pain which makes it harder to move around. One of the main causes of knee pain is stiffness and lack of motion. In order to ...
Views: 1297 - Shingles Symptoms and How to Spot Them - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Danica SusanNot a lot of people are aware of the disease called “Shingles.” For some, they may confuse it with chicken pox. This is not a far-off assumption since the causative factor of both chicken pox and shingles are the same. However, they both differ in their presenting symptoms and the time of the ...
Views: 1296 - Chronic Pain - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2016 from "Dr. Mike" GreenbergMany of us are blissfully unaware of our spines: after all, it’s not like our teeth or complexion, staring us in the face every time we look in the mirror. It’s only after we suffer a back injury do we find out that our spinal health affects everything we do. Eighty-percent of Americans will ...
Views: 1295 - Herbal Anti Inflammatory Oil to Reduce Joint Pain and Inflammation - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Jhon NapierJoint pain and inflammation is one among the commonly found health disorders affecting daily life activities of person. Occurrence of arthritis, painful muscles and bursitis are some major causes contributing for the formation of joint pain and inflammation. Health issues play a significant role ...
Views: 1295 - Pain relief with minimal side effects - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2018 from Kim SmithIf you have to take a pain medication regularly, even if you don’t take it daily, you want to feel reassured that you won’t have a huge number of side effects to go with it. Most pain relief medication has a list of side effects that can scare anyone, but often they’re rare or ...
Views: 1295 - The Importance of Rest for Overall Health and Joint Pain Relief - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Matt EdwardsMany people don’t realize how important rest can be, not just for joint pain relief, but for the concept of overall health. To understand the importance of rest, one needs to look at what actually happens when your body is resting. Resting is a time of replenishment. During your day as you do ...
Views: 1293 - The Fifth of Seven Sins in Obesity - Poor Time Management - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Gail McGonigalIt is hoped that by now, you are able see the development of how obesity advanced in the western culture, with the advent of the motor vehicle. As I have declared, it is not entirely your fault; because the pattern has been driven by big corporations; for attracting families into seeing their ...
Views: 1292 - Hiring a House-Cleaner Means You're Paying Someone to Do Your Daily Ergonomic Activity - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalWhy pay someone else to do your housework? When in fact it is a method for you to practice Yoga; or for completing purposeful exercises in a manner that is useful to your body and provides you with a clean home! Your excuse may like mine use to be - I don't have the time for the cleaning! Or ...
Views: 1290 - Are You Certain It is Fibromyalgia - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Paul RodgersFibromyalgia syndrome is an serious and baffling problem. Considering the presence of autoimmune infections that simulate several of the signs linked with fibromyalgia, it can potentially be tricky to identify. As a matter of fact, a few have hypothesized fibromyalgia may possibly simply be ...
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