17 Back Muscles That Cause the Most Back Pain (and how to get relief!)

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Bonus Content: The 7-Day Back Pain Cure Back pain is one of the top reasons for missed work and second only to upper-respiratory infections for causing doctor visits. Most of the time, back muscle pain is diagnosed then "treated” with little more than a prescription of rest, painkillers and muscle relaxants. Follow th … Read More

Filed Under: Back Pain, Muscle Balance Therapy
Written By: Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT,

Degenerative Disc Disease: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

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Getting older can be a real pain in the neck… and the back, too. For many people, that pain can be caused when their bones and discs begin to deteriorate. We call this degenerative disc disease. It's also sometimes referred to as spondylosis. Not everyone with degenerative disc disease will have severe pain, but you sh … Read More

Filed Under: Conditions, Disk Disease, Herniated Disc
Written By: Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT,

3 Great Ways to Beat Stress

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Few have a true awareness of how much stress actually affects their life. Frequently we don’t even recognize it. Many think of stress as “having a meltdown” but that’s often not the case. I seldom, if ever, have a meltdown, but I’ve learned to tune in to and recognize the effects of stress on my body and in my life on a d … Read More

Filed Under: Live Pain Free Newsletter, Stress
Written By: Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT,

Susan Prosser

"I am a 66 year old woman who has had body pain for 20 years, which was loosely diagnosed as fibromyalgia by a naturopath. I have always been prone to lower back pain as well. I have always exercised, but I pay for it and have taken many Advil over the years. In November 2017, I added Ball Room Dancing to my regime (which wa … Read More

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5 Daily Habits That Cause Back Pain in Women

After the common cold, nothing sends more people to the doctor than back pain. And if you are a woman, you’re more likely to experience back pain at some point than a man. It doesn’t seem fair, does it? The truth is, women carry a heavy burden. As a woman, you’re often responsible for taking care of your family and you … Read More

Filed Under: Lower Back Pain
Written By: Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT,

When You Eat THESE Common “Trigger Foods”… Your Bones and Joints Go Under “Microscopic Attack”… And That’s Why You Hurt!

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You’ve probably heard the phrase… “You are what you eat!” Most people hear that and think about how foods like donuts, pizza, and cookies cause them to pack on the pounds… But recent research shows the foods you eat every day have a massive impact on inflammation, joint pain, and your overall quality of life. Sc … Read More

Filed Under: Healthy Eating
Written By: Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT,

Do You Feel Sick or Wake up at the Same Time Every Day? Chinese Medicine May Have the Answer

Traditional Chinese medicine's organ clock, also known as the "body clock," can provide surprising insight into your health. Do you ever find yourself waking up at the exact same time every single night... unable to get back to sleep no matter what you do? It’s frustrating. And I’ve been there. Unfortunately, most MDs ju … Read More

Filed Under: Traditional Chinese Medicine
Written By: Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT,

Cindy T. Macon,GA

"This system is incredible! I can move, run, and exercise again. It is fantastic to know that I can do something positive to get rid of my pain. I threw out all of my pills. Now I just pop on the system and dig out those trigger points." ~Cindy T. Macon,GA … Read More

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Robin

I'm a Mom to two special needs kids so I do a lot of bending at home, but at work all I do is sit all day. It finally caught up with me and I started having debilitating sciatica pain. Chiropractic and physical therapy helped a little but not enough to get me through the pain. It was so bad I couldn't sleep at night. A … Read More

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Wayne Wall

As a result of heat applications and recommended stretching exercises, my sciatica is no longer troubling me and I am again playing tennis 5 times a week at age 84. ~ Wayne Wall … Read More

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