Spondylolisthesis occurs when a vertebra in your spine slips out of position, causing it to rest in an abnormal position on the vertebra below it. Most often, this occurs in the lower spine, between the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae in adults, although spondylolisthesis can occur among two (or more) vertebrae anywhere al … Read More
Lower Back Pain
... The Top Solutions, Causes, and Symptoms About 25 percent of Americans experience lower back pain every year, and virtually everyone will suffer from a significant back pain episode at least once. In fact, the fifth most common reason for all physician visits in the United States is -- you guessed it -- lower back pain.[ … Read More
10 Lifesaving Questions to ALWAYS Ask Your Doctor
Is asking your doctor questions rude? Your doctor has years of schooling and experience. Some patients - and doctors - feel we should just do what we’re told and follow prescriptions without asking the doctor questions. But the Institute of Medicine (IOM) estimates anywhere from 44,000 to 98,000 Americans die every year in … Read More
Stop Pain Now – My Top 5 Biggest Recommendations
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
What is Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction?
If you feel for the two dimples in your lower back, this is where you'll find your two sacroiliac (SI) joints. Essentially, these are the points where your spine meets your pelvis. Although your sacroiliac joints move only a couple of millimeters, rotating 1 to 4 degrees at most, they have a heavy burden to bear. As a wei … Read More
Arthritis of the Spine… The Best & The Worst Treatments
If you have back pain that comes and goes, along with stiffness and pain in your joints or spine -- especially first thing in the morning -- you may be suffering from arthritis of the spine. This incredibly common condition typically results from wear-and-tear on your spine as you get older, particularly if you also have mus … Read More
The World's Number 1 Deadliest Painkiller
The 8 Things You MUST Know About Oxycodone ... And About the New Drug That is 10 Times More Powerful Hard to believe a drug that's been on the market in the U.S. for some 17 years could be considered the world's number 1 deadliest painkiller ... but that's what oxycodone really is. Oxycodone, which also goes by the brand na … Read More
Symptoms, Causes and the Top 10 Arthritis of the Spine Treatments
Spondylosis, also known as arthritis of the spine, is said to be a "normal” part of getting older -- a result of a lifetime’s worth of wear-and-tear on your spine, leading to degeneration and, often, pain. As a result, half of adults aged 65 years and older report having been diagnosed with arthritis, and an estimated one in … Read More
How to Cope with Morning Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia pain is no laughing matter, and for many people that pain can fluctuate based on things like; the season, the humidity, and the time of the day. Coping with morning symptoms can be a challenge and for many people it is the most difficult time of the day. One of the many symptoms of fibromyalgia is a swelling or … Read More
What is Bromelain
And Its Top Disease-Fighting Benefits For You What does a pineapple have to do with providing powerful relief for your pain? Perhaps the better question to ask is, what is bromelain? Bromelain, a mixture of enzymes found in the juice and stem of the pineapple, was discovered by Western medicine soon after Christopher Colum … Read More
