It is no secret that physicians recommend stretching and regular exercise to alleviate back pain. Unfortunately many back pain sufferers attempt these exercises without the supervision of a doctor of physical therapist, which often leads to worsening back pain and further injury. Even if you only suffer from mild back pain a … Read More
Yoga for Back Pain Relief
Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that is good for the mind, body and soul. People who practice yoga say that they are not only more flexible, stronger and have better posture, but they also experience peace and relaxation while performing yoga. More and more people are choosing to do yoga to help relieve their back pain … Read More
Pregnant Back Pain Relief
During the 40 weeks of pregnancy the female body goes through pretty drastic changes, the most noticeable being the ever growing fetus and expanding belly. For most women some form of discomfort is felt at one point at time or another during pregnancy. And if you are among the nearly 70% of women who experience back pain dur … Read More
Back Pain Therapy Exercises
It may seem illogical to perform exercises while suffering from back pain. Isn’t rest the best medicine for back pain relief? Contrary to popular relief, keeping active at a comfortable level will help you overcome your back pain. Now if you are experiencing strong, acute back pain, then yes, rest for a few days until some o … Read More
Machine for Back Pain Relief
Spinal Decompression is an effective back pain treatment that works by utilizing a linear force on the body to create negative pressure between each vertebra in the back. The negative pressure that is created through spinal decompression can cause a misaligned disc to be pulled back into its normal position. When this occurs … Read More
What are Herniated Discs?
The spine is comprised of vertebrae, and in between the vertebrae are soft, spongy discs which act as shock absorbers and give the spine its flexibility. A herniated disc, also known as a slipped, bulging or ruptured disc, occurs when a disc becomes damaged and bulges or breaks open. When this occurs, the innermost jelly lik … Read More
Treatment for Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is the most common form of back pain. It can be brought on by a multitude of causes such as a pulled muscle, disc issues, arthritis and more. But more importantly, besides trauma, the real cause of lower back pain is muscle imbalances in the body. We will focus on treatments for lower back pain, but if you wo … Read More
Treatment for a Pinched Nerve
A pinched nerve just sounds painful. If you have been experiencing pain in your back and think you may have a pinched nerve, go get it check out by your primary health care provider as complicated conditions such as a herniated disc may be the cause of your pain. Pinched nerves occur when too much pressure is applied to a n … Read More
Top 3 Pain-Fighting Vitamins
We’ve spoken often about the importance of magnesium for reducing pain on this blog and in our print newsletters, but today I want to share three daily vitamins you rarely hear about for pain relief. A diet rich in these three vitamins can ease chronic pain and prevent its recurrence in addition to their many othe … Read More
Mystery Fatigue and Cravings — Solved!
By Elizabeth Walling It often takes years for someone to realize candida is the mystery illness behind symptoms like fatigue, poor memory, sugar cravings and yeast infections. Fortunately, once you identify candida as the problem, it can often be treated swiftly without a prescription. Natural methods are actually far … Read More