The sacroiliac (SI) joint connects the base of the spine to the pelvis. In other words, it joins the sacrum (the triangular bone at the bottom of the spine) with the pelvis at two connection points. (You can see these from the outside as two "dimples” on each side of the lower back, at the belt line.) It’s small, but very … Read More
Lower Back Pain Action Plan
People suffering from general lower-back pain usually complain of a dull, aching feeling; a tight, "locked up” sensation that limits movement; or sharp pains. Sometimes these sensations are accompanied by radiating pain in the legs and/or feet. All these symptoms can be caused by imbalances within your physical body, mind … Read More
Scoliosis Action Plan
Scoliosis describes a curvature of the spine–instead of going straight up and down, it curves laterally to one side or the other between the neck and the tailbone. Signs of scoliosis include a shoulder blade that juts out, uneven shoulders or hips, a noticeable leaning to one side, or a rolling walking gait. Symptoms can i … Read More
Short Term Pain Relief Action Plan
A number of back-pain sufferers I work with tell me they’re in way too much pain to take the steps needed for long-term relief. While they’re looking forward to solving their back pain problem once and for all, they can barely move right now. Let me now address the topic of short-term pain relief. Sometimes it’s necessary … Read More
Your Sciatica Relief Action Plan
To get sciatica relief you need to understand more about sciatica pain. The term "sciatica” typically refers to a sharp or steady pain that radiates up and down the back of the leg (i.e., through the hamstring), or "sciatic nerve.” Pain also can occur in the lower back, buttocks, and feet. This pain has also been descr … Read More
Herniated Disc Action Plan
A herniated disc occurs when the outer part of the donut-shaped disc between the vertebrae weakens and the inner part (a gel-like substance) protrudes outward, something like when a balloon squeezed from one side. Typically, people don’t feel any pain until and unless this protrusion touches a nerve. Many people live o … Read More
Neck Pain Action Plan
Nearly everyone experiences it at some point in their life. Neck pain can result from accidents or injuries, muscle strain or imbalances, and even simple activities which are repeated over time, like sitting, reading, and working at the computer. Our bodies are in a sitting position often throughout the day. We eat, dr … Read More
Upper Back Pain Action Plan
If you’re suffering from general upper-back , you’re probably having a hard time doing daily activities like driving a car, working at the computer, or even brushing your teeth. You may be experiencing headaches or radiating pain into the arms and/or the shoulder blades. You may have had muscles "lock up,” making it nearl … Read More
8 PROVEN Health Benefits of Meditation
Have you ever wondered if the benefits of meditation have ever been studied and actually proven? Yogis and monks have been practiced meditation for thousands of years, and they certainly seem more peaceful … but what does science have to say? Amazingly - a LOT! … Read More
Common Infections Can Wipe Out Your Memory!
When you think about coming down with an infectious disease, symptoms like fever, fatigue, muscle aches and loss of appetite probably come to mind. Rarely would most people assume that an infection could lead to a loss of memory, but it’s actually already been shown that severe infections can lead to cognitive impairment … Read More