Back Pain Treatment

Basic Info Regarding Spinal Stenosis

Dr. Calden — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:19:59 +0000

Back pain is an annoying, often debilitating issue that many people suffer from. Usually, poor posture or using improper lifting techniques are to blame for the pain. Other times, it is a sign of a spinal issue. One of these issues that can cause back pain is known as spinal stenosis.

Spinal Arthritis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, And Treatment

Dr. Wang — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:15:31 +0000

Spinal arthritis, also known as osteoarthritis of the spine, is more common in women than men and usually occurs after the age of 40. Symptoms may differ from person to person and vary in frequency and intensity. Indications commonly include pain and stiffness in the neck and back, which is usually treated with medications and exercise.

Lumbar Muscle Ache Treatment: Many Options, But Just One End Goal

Mike Smith — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:19:11 +0000

It's good to learn what the most effective lumbar muscle pain therapy is that will help in providing lasting and short term relief and in the process free you from the ache that is making your back muscles hurt so much. One possible reason why lumbar muscle pain occurs is because you have been maintaining an improper posture. Though there are several other causes for lumbar muscle soreness, an improper pose is a very common cause and it often leads to severe discomfort in the upper as well as lower lumbar.

Key Insights On Lifelong Weight Control

Dr. Michael Pritsker, DC — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:55:36 +0000

Chiropractors in San Diego are revealing the secrets to weight loss. Successful weight loss is not just a matter of shedding the pounds. The emphasis needs to be on eliminating body fat and avoiding reduction of lean body tissue, primarily muscle mass in the body. Why is this the key to long-term weight loss success? This is because muscle requires 15 times the energy compared to fat to survive (7.5 Calories per day for muscle versus 0.5 calories per day for fat). The more lean tissue you have, the more calories one can consume once desirable body weight is achieved. Overall, a moderate diet of at least 1000 calories of high quality food per day and exercise is clearly the best approach. This is because 80% of the weight lost is fat. This plan protects lean body mass which is essential for maintaining weight loss. This is critical to keep from gaining the weight back again.

Back Pain 101–Employ Yoga Exercise To Address Your Back Pain

Harry Brown — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:20:25 +0000

Yoga exercises has definitely evolved quite a bit since it began a couple of years back. Yoga exercises used to be an exercise for many who want to have a great body along with a healthy mind. Now, yoga exercises could also be used to face back pain. So, just how do you use yoga exercises for the lower back pain? Here are a few things that you ought to know. Yoga for back pain are centered on stretching and building up your back. The theory is that if you stretch out muscle tissue, it’ll relieve the strain that might be causing your back to feel sore. It’ll also get rid of those muscle groups which are caught up in a “knot” which helps relieve your lumbar pain.

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Creating A Healthy, Pain Free Body With The Help Of Your Local Chiropractic Clinic

Gwen Ann Wilson — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:01:36 +0000

Most of us have experienced that sensation when we first stand up or get out of our car that our muscles are resentful of our effort to move them. We chalk up these aches to the combination of long periods of immobility or the effect of our getting older. Certainly each of these contributes to the feeling of discomfort we occasionally experience, but neglecting these warnings is unwise. A quick visit to a Chiropractic clinic could do away with these sensations and let us feel refreshed again.

Can Chiropractic Care Keep Your Brain From Shrinking?

Dr. Michael Pritsker, DC — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:18:15 +0000

Can your chiropractor keep your brain from shrinking? The Journal of Neuroscience brings sobering news to chronic back pain sufferers. Scientists found that even one year of chronic back pain can age the brain 10 to 20 years. 26 people with chronic, continuous pain of more than a year were compared with 26 healthy people. The researchers theorize that the stress of chronic pain causes "burnout shrinkage." But that may not be a life sentence.

Truck Drivers Are At Risk For Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Harry Brown — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:28:49 +0000

Driving a truck is said to be one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. Most people don’t understand why it is so dangerous. You see there are several truck drivers who die because of highway accidents. Even if you drive carefully, there is no assurance that you will not encounter a problem along the road. This is just one of many reasons why drivers need to have good health insurance to cover them while they are on the road. Health insurance for truckers is very difficult to obtain

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Back Pain Acupuncture–What You Ought To Understand

Harry Brown — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:28:46 +0000

One benefit of the current society is the fact a lot more folks are considering non-pharmacological techniques to deal with their medical issues. Concerning back pains, more and more people are engaging in natural liniments and massage therapy to manage it. However, another back pain treatment that is beginning to gain reputation is acupuncture. Even though it is been shown to be very safe if done correctly, it does not hurt to know more about it first before signing up for any sessions.Acupuncture is a thousand years old. It has been practiced and taught to skilled people in the field of Eastern medicine for longer than a decade and the amount of pleased customers are growing since its first test.

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The Facts About Back Pain Surgery

Kevin Rudick — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:14:35 +0000

It used to be that if a person suffered from chronic back pain, their doctor would recommend surgery to fix the problem. After the surgery, the individual would usually be on bed rest for a few weeks, and then, if all went well, their back would be better - unless, of course, it wasn't.