Fighting pain is my mission — and has been for the last 10 years. You do something for 10 years, and you learn what really works. But my sincere question for you is: do you know what works? If you're looking at another year of pain, stop. It's time to make a change. Take action. Start doing the things now that will bri … Read More
Pinched Nerve
... What You Really Need to Know If you’ve been feeling "pins and needles” in your hands or feet, numbness or frequent sensations that your extremities have "fallen asleep,” you may have been told you have a "pinched nerve.” This commonly used term can describe a variety of conditions that occur when a nerve receives too muc … Read More
The 7 Most Dangerous Disease-Causing Bacteria
Your body has millions of potential disease-causing bacteria, inside and out. Bacteria cover your skin, live in your intestines and throughout your body. Some bacteria help your bodily processes along while others keep potentially harmful bacteria at bay. Infection can occur when disease-causing bacteria enter you … Read More
Can Meditation Reduce Back Pain
There are many misnomers about meditation and it has been quite the controversial topic of the last few decades. Some people question the effectiveness of this practice, while others struggle with the religious and or spiritual element. Meditation can be traced back to before 1400 BC, where it was used to achieve focus and c … Read More
Is Your Child At Risk For Chronic Back Pain?
More and more children are dealing with back pain, which leaves parents searching for solutions. Some experts believe that children in today's society are not getting enough exercise, and this lack of activity is causing back pain for many of them. This is only partly accurate. Lack of exercise is a major contributor to back … Read More
How Your Spouse’s Reactions Impact Your Pain
Do You Feel What I Feel? You may not realize how your spouse's reactions to sensitive subjects affect your chronic pain, but they do. A recent study in The Journal of Pain concluded the emotional pain -- even if you're the caregiver -- is felt more acutely by one gender over the other. Prior studies had concluded women w … Read More
Natural Remedies for Common Spine Conditions
Natural remedies are becoming more and more popular among people dealing with spine conditions. High doctor bills and harsh side effects are swaying people to look for safer, more affordable ways to treat pain. Of course, there is quite a bit of controversy over whether or not natural remedies are as effective as traditional … Read More
How to Shovel Snow
(And How NOT To Shovel Snow!) It's that time of the year again for many people worldwide. And if you want to avoid excruciating back pain, it pays to (re)learn how to shovel snow! In the U.S. alone, more than 11,000 were treated annually between 1990-2006 for injuries connected with shoveling snow, according to a recent stu … Read More
Avoiding Back Pain Back During Work
Long commutes and annoying cubical neighbors can make for a real long work day. A bout with back pain can make things much worse. For most people, there is no avoiding the long work days and the hours spent sitting down in front of the computer. However, there are a few things that you can do to avoid back pain at work. In t … Read More
Common Back Pain Conditions in Athletes
Amazing salaries and the spotlight of being an athlete is something that most of us desire. But truth be told, there is a hidden toll that athletes take that can linger for decades to come. You can not get to an elite level of athletics without hours of strenuous activity and repetition. Even a pitcher, who only pitches ever … Read More