Snow shoveling is one of the more common causes of back injuries during the winter months. However, this type of injury is preventable if you know the best ways to remove snow without straining the back.
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Chronically painful feet are hard to ignore and sometimes even harder to return to a pain-free state. Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain, and occurs in all types of individuals. Although both men and women can be affected with plantar fasciitis, the condition typically strikes active …
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The modern world of healing has embraced another wonderful ancient technique that has powerful results. Massage cupping bodywork is being used for many purposes, including helping with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage.
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Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is not a true syndrome but a generalized term that is often used to describe the condition of patients who have not had a successful result with back or spine surgery and experience continued pain after surgery.
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Pain serves an important function in our lives. When you suffer an acute injury, pain warns you to stop the activity that is causing harm and tells you to take care of it.
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Osteoporosis is not a calcium deficiency disease, but rather a disease of excessive calcium loss. In other words, you can take all the calcium supplements you want, but if you are deficient in the other minerals and nutrients required for healthy bones, your bone density will not improve.
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Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder characterized by weakened, porous and thin bone structure and increased risk for fracture. It is estimated that 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, and 34 million Americans have low bone mass. One in two women and one in four men over age 50 will have an …
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Most of us have experienced it at some point; that crazy charley horse that wakes you out of a dead sleep with excruciating pain in your leg or foot. According to the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, about one in every three adults is affected by muscle cramps in their …
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Poor posture has become a nationwide epidemic. Our daily habits can have a huge impact on our spine. With our increased time sitting, as well as frequent use of computers, phones and handheld devices, millions of people are experiencing neck pain, headaches and back pain beginning at a very young …
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Everyone knows that they need to exercise. The problem in our modern society is that we do not always take the proper time to fit exercise into our daily routine. Being inconsistent with our physical activity can lead to “weekend warrior” injuries. We lift too much weight in the gym, …
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Approximately 30 million doctor visits a year are due to knee and shoulder injuries. Add another 150 million cases a year for back pain. Many of these visits are related to joint injuries.
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Why should a child get adjusted? The simple answer is that children have spines and a nervous system just like adults, and we want to make sure they are functioning properly, especially during the developmental years.
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The most common injuries are soft-tissue injuries- sprains, strains, and bruises. Accidents happen, and knowing how to handle an injury immediately can prevent further damage and speed recovery. For most soft-tissue injuries, the treatment for the first 2-3 days is R.I.C.E.: Rest, Ice, Compress, and Elevate.
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Candida albicans is a yeast that normally exists on your skin, in your digestive tract and, for women, in your vagina. In your intestines, the good bacteria should keep the yeast under control and in a healthy balance. This complex system is largely responsible for protecting your body from outside …
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Approximately 20 percent of the population has back pain. For many decades, doctors believed that most back pain was caused by “slipped” or “torn” discs. We now know this is not true. Disc problems constitute only a small portion of the causes of back pain and rarely require surgery for …
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