If you take the right steps, you might never need surgery for a herniated disc. Did you know that after age 25, our bodies no longer make mass amounts of natural anti-inflammatory enzymes to help us heal fast? That is why the older we get, the longer our pain seems to stay with us, leading to normal degenerative conditions … Read More
Stenosis of the Foramen
Stenosis is a term used to describe when an area becomes compressed and narrow. In the case of the foraminal, this indicates that the area where the spinal columns' nerve roots exit has narrowed. The spinal column is a very intricate part of human anatomy. It is essentially one of the main nerve centers of the body. The bone … Read More
Spondylolysis Bilaterally in Adults
Spondylolysis bilaterally in adults is a condition that occurs when a crack is formed in the bony ring that is located in the back of an adult's spinal column. The most common place for this to occur is in the lumbar region or the lower back. When spondylolysis bilaterally in adults occurs, the bone responsible for protectin … Read More
Vertebra Fracture How to treat it naturally
Did you know that you may have a fractured Vertebra and not even know it? For most people who have a vertebra fracture, pain is a part of their everyday life. They wake up thinking about it, and they go to sleep thinking about it. However, this is not always the case when dealing with fractures. It is possible to have fract … Read More
3 Postures That Are Killing Your Neck
By Dr. Brian Paris, DC Creator of the Lose the Neck Pain System When dealing with neck pain or stiffness, do you simply fight through the pain? Or do you choose to cover up the symptoms with over-the-counter or prescription medications? Either way, BIG mistake. Ignoring neck pain usually means the underlying … Read More
Exercise for Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis is a condition that typically affects people later on in life with symptoms showing up in individuals 40 years of age and older. What happens is that when we age, the spinal canal naturally becomes more narrow which in turn can put pressure on the spinal cord and pinch the nerves. This pinching of the nerves … Read More
Treadmills: Keeping You Fat One Step at a Time
By Rob Poulos, Author ‘Fat Burning Furnace’ The majority of exercisers today still rely on long duration moderate paced aerobic exercise as their primary routine for burning fat. But there are several reasons why this is a bad move, as it can actually keep you from burning fat and reduce your ability to handle stres … Read More
Superfoods for Flexibility
By Lucas Rockwood, Yoga Body Naturals "Superfoods" are naturally occurring edibles that are loaded with vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and phytonutrients at levels that far-exceed the average. Superfoods give you a buzz, heal your body, and make you feel fantastic. Food Makes You Flexible? Sounds crazy, right? Wel … Read More
Spondylolisthesis Surgical Procedure
If you are at all familiar with spondylolisthesis you know that it generally occurs at the lumbosacral junction (located in the lower back) and is the displacement (most often forward slipping) of a vertebra in relation to the vertebrae that is beneath it. This can cause great spinal instability and can cause a slight discom … Read More
Spondylolisthesis – Physical Therapy or Surgery
Sorry to say, a spondylolisthesis surgical operation is often a required choice for some of us. Spondylolisthesis can be an issue with several probable causes, but related signs and symptoms. Though most varieties of the problem are usually not problematical, a few may bring about moderate pain and correlated signs and sympt … Read More