Lower back pain is a very common condition and one of the leading causes of physician visits in the US; 4 out of 5 adults experience it at some point in their lives. Lower back pain can happen because of overuse, repetitive movements or holding sustained positions for long periods of time. Injury to back muscles, ligament … Read More
6 Simple Blood Tests That Could Save Your Life
By Dr. Karen Vieira When you leave the doctor’s office do you feel you have more answers? Or more questions? The problem is doctors just don’t have enough time these days. They race from patient to patient, and you’re lucky to get 10 minutes alone with them in a little exam room before they’re on their way. It’s … Read More
Don’t Eat Pink Meat
By Al Sears, MD I didn’t even get a chance to put my briefcase down at my desk. My researcher K.D. just about ran into my office. "Dr. Sears, do I have a story for you!” K.D. doesn’t ever get excited, so I was kind of curious. "What happened?” "Well, I went to Maine for my vacation this summer be … Read More
Treat Low Back Pain With Exercise
Lower back pain is more than uncomfortable: it can make you feel depressed and useless. Everyday tasks such as going to work, cooking and walking can become a physical and mental challenge. The only way to feel whole again is to acknowledge the pain, recognize the symptoms and begin back pain therapy right away. In addition … Read More
Back Ache Pain Relief
Backaches are a pain in the neck and anyone who is experiencing or has experienced back pain in their life knows how desperately pain relief is needed. Backaches come in all shapes and sizes so relief really will depend on what type of back pain is being experienced. Having said that, back pain should not be taking lightly e … Read More
What Causes Tailbone Pain
We toss around the phrase “pain in the butt” all the time, but an actual pain in the butt is no laughing matter. In actuality, the pain occurs in the tailbone area and can be extremely uncomfortable, especially when sitting. Tailbone pain, or it's more confusing name Coccydynia, can be caused by impact or inflammation around … Read More
Tailbone Pain During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is one of the most wonderful experiences a woman can go through. For all the mothers or soon t be mothers reading this, you know that the anticipation and joy that one goes through is like none other. However, oftentimes the joys of a new arrival are often overshadowed by physical pain such as tailbone pain. In fac … Read More
Media Caught Red-Handed Manipulating Presidential Race
By Jesse Cannone In a matter of months, American voters will be heading to the polls to choose a candidate to represent them in next year’s Presidential election. But if certain members of the media have their way, the field of Presidential hopefuls will be limited strictly to their own hand-selected "top tier ca … Read More
The Secret Reason You’re Still In Pain
"Nothing works. I just can’t get rid of this pain.” Ever say something like that? Then I’m willing to bet you’ve missed the most important aspect of getting pain relief. Or for that matter, getting ANYTHING you want in life. How’s that? You’ll find out in the interview I did with life coach Steve Ch … Read More
Tailbone Pain Causes
Tailbone pain can be an especially uncomfortable form of back pain due to the fact that a majority of our time is spent sitting or sleeping. In both of these instances, the tailbone can become more irritated if the tailbone comes in contact with the seat surface. The tailbone, when injured, becomes an extremely sensitive … Read More