Fibromyalgia is a recently recognized disorder that is regarded
as a chronic condition associated with the experience of
non-inflammatory pain and tenderness in muscles, ligaments ,
joints and fatigue. Fibromyalgia is a relatively common
condition, estimated to affect about four percent of the general
population. It is very similar to chronic fatigue syndrome
(CFS); Only point of difference is presence of musculoskeletal
pain in fibromyalgia and that of fatigue in CFS. Low level of
Serotonin is ...
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May 19th, 2012 in
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A new non-surgical treatment for back pain has been given
clinical trials at several teaching hospitals. These trials were
done on people who had been referred to a neuro-surgical
department because other, non-surgical, treatment had been
ineffective.
This new therapy is 'vertebral axial decompression therapy'
[VAX-D] and has been issued a new U.S. patent. VAX-D is a
therapeutic table, invented by Dr. Allan Dyer, former Deputy
Minister of Health, Ontario, and who is the pioneer in the ...
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May 17th, 2012 in
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Many people who start off with underlying back weakness go
through repeated bouts of back pain. This is usually because of
a combination of poor posture and the excessive stresses they
place on their back.
We know different positions and loads affect our back and can
lead to back problems but we can teach ourselves how to minimise
those stresses.
How we sit and stand is extremely important and it can really
affect our ability to cope with back pain.
My Top 10 Tips for Avoiding Back ...
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May 16th, 2012 in
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When Dorothy followed the yellow brick road, she was told to do
so by those who wanted her to get where she wanted go. Well as
humans when we blindly follow recommendations even by
individuals who have good intentions, it may not always be your
best option. So I'm preparing this article to compare and
contrast what are known as traditional treatments vs.
complementary or alternative treatments for back pain. Remember
there is rarely only one reason for your back pain and almost
never one silver ...
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May 16th, 2012 in
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By: Jim O'Connor - The Fitness Promoter August 21, 2005 (c) Jim
O'Connor / Wellness Word, LLC - All Rights Reserved
Back pain, one of the most common physical, and debilitating
ailments today, affects 70% - 80% of us at one time or another
in our lives. However, as a result of the obesity epidemic, that
number continues to climb. So if you are suffering or have
suffered from back pain, you are not alone!
Back pain suffers, resulting from wear and tear and the aging
process, generally are over ...
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May 16th, 2012 in
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b>A Holistic View Points Toward Skeletal Muscles
It is often stated in conventional literature that the cause of
lower back pain cannot be precisely identified. This perspective
derives from a mechanistic, non-integrated view of the body
which has been our legacy since the scientific revolution. When
the body is viewed as a collection of isolated parts rather than
an elegant, integrated whole, the causes of lower back pain
become a bewildering thing.
However, a holistic view of the body can ...
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May 16th, 2012 in
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What is pain? How does pain manifest? What is the "structure"
of pain? How can NLP and hypnosis assist in the management of
pain?
A recent Scientific American article stated: "Though often
denigrated as fakery or wishful thinking, hypnosis has been
shown to be a real phenomenon with a variety of therapeutic uses
-- especially in controlling pain"
Pain is an experience that blights many lives and comes in many
forms. Chronic pain is often classified as pain that persists
for a period of a ...
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May 14th, 2012 in
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The goal of treatment is pain control and as much mobilization
of the affected limb as possible. An individualized treatment
plan is designed during your doctor visit, which often combines
physical therapy, medications, nerve blocks, and psychosocial
support.
Medication Medications are prescribed to control pain. The type
of pain experienced by the patient determines the type of
medication prescribed. For information on obtaining low cost or
free medicines please click here.
Constant pain ...
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May 13th, 2012 in
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Many people live with back pain in one form or another. Fortunately, there is some hope for those who are suffering with it. With discipline and the desire to feel better, exercising for sciatica can bring some relief and some people claim healing.
The quality of life decreases dramatically, family life suffers, and sometimes a feeling of hopelessness and depression can overwhelm the sufferer and family members. The sciatic nerve travels down each buttock into the legs. Sciatica pain can ...
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May 10th, 2012 in
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If your sciatic nerve becomes inflamed, the condition is called
sciatica (pronounced si-ad'-i-ka). The pain can be intense! It
often follows the path of your nerve - down the back of your
leg, ankle, foot, and toes - but it can also radiate to your
back! Along with burning, sharp pains, you may also feel nerve
sensations such as pins-and-needles, tingling, prickling,
crawling sensations, or tenderness. Ironically, your leg may
also feel numb!
To complicate matters, although sciatica pain is ...
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May 9th, 2012 in
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