Watsu: It's Water Shiatsu for Mind/Body Release You're in pain and you've tried everything you've ever heard of. Chiropractic, acupuncture, shiatsu, massage, physical therapy... been there, done that. Well, there's a relatively new comer on the scene and it's called Watsu. It combines the effects of shiatsu with the buoyant … Read More
Top 5 Nerve Pain Home Remedies
Nerve pain hits millions of adults every year. And it’s not just shooting pain. Sometimes it feels like an electric shock. Or like getting jabbed with pins and needles. Or burning pain. But sometimes it’s not even "pain” so much as numbness and weakness. Or an in-the-middle annoying, tingling, "my foot just woke up” fe … Read More
Poor Posture and Back Pain
The Health Dangers of Poor Posture... How Ancient "Sinking" Can Help Correct It By Herb Borkland, Health Writer One of the worst things you can do for your back is to sit down. That's because the "C"-shaped posture most people slump into puts serious stress on the spine. You may not feel any discomfort right now, but the m … Read More
S-I Joint Dysfunction
What is S-I Joint Dysfunction? By Dr. Robert V. Duvall, DPT, MPT, ATC, MGFI The S-I joint is one of the most misunderstood areas of the human body. It has been the source of much controversy in the medical community for many years. Much of the debate relies on the fact that there are few reliable evaluation methods for the … Read More
Spinalstenosis
Spinal Stenosis Back Pain Over 40 and Mysterious Back Pain Ruining Your Life? Don't Begin Any Back Pain Treatment Program Without First Ruling Out Spinal Stenosis Tons of people each year are diagnosed and treated for sciatic pain and get little relief because the true cause of their back pain is the often undetected, spi … Read More
The Best Muscle Pain Relief Cream
Many people, including athletes, use topical pain relievers to treat their muscle aches and pains. These are applied directly to the skin and come as creams, gels lotions or patches. It is difficult to identify the best pain relief cream since very little research has been done to compare the different types. Most people us … Read More
Women And Back Pain: Prevention And Relief
Back pain typically occurs due to injuries to the muscles and other structures of the spine. It can be agonizing and make everyday activities difficult including walking, sitting and bending. The root cause of back pain in women varies based on a variety of factors, but generally are similar quite similar between men and wom … Read More
What is Stage 1 Spondylolisthesis ?
Spondylolisthesis is a common condition of the lower back. It occurs when a lumbar vertebra (one of the bones that makes up the spine) slips over a vertebra beneath it, ending up on top of the lower vertebra. Spondylolisthesis can occur at any age. Some blame its occurrence in children on participation in sports like gymnas … Read More
What is Protruding or Herniated Disc?
Regrettably, there are a lot of befuddling messages floating around out there concerning the most advantageous treatments for back pain. Along with that, a number of individuals find themselves going from physician to physician, and one sort of therapy program to another, attempting to find a effective answer and miserably w … Read More
What Causes Spondylolisthesis?
There are many people that have conditions that deal with their vertebrae. One such condition is spondylolisthesis. Spondylolisthesis happens when the vertebrae in the lower back is badly positioned on other bones because of a slip. The vertebral column has several discs located between the vertebrae, or bones. Each disc act … Read More