With the invention of computers, TV's, and other screens, people of all ages are sitting for longer periods of time. This causes extra strain on many body parts, including necks and spines. At any given point in time, around 31 million Americans suffer from low back pain and 80% of people will experience it at some point in their lives. While there are some causes of back pain that can't be resolved completely (like permanent damage), there are many things you can do when you are experiencing back strain.
21 May 2015
Whether you work at an office desk answering phones or you are on your feet doing manual labor day in and day out, the repetitive nature of your work and actions on a daily basis can cause you to feel frequent aches and pains. While these aches and pains happen to just about anyone from time to time, this by no means makes them normal. In other words, you should not just grit your teeth and bear it when you begin to feel frequent pain and discomfort.
21 April 2015
Are you experiencing lower back pain? If so, it's important to figure out why. Pain in the lower back can be caused by many different conditions, illnesses, and problems, some of them serious and some not so serious. Whatever the reason, however, it's important for you to know what it is. That's the only way you're going to get rid of your lower back pain. Plus, if a serious underlying condition is causing the lower back pain, you want to be able to remedy it as soon as possible.
18 April 2015
While rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis both have a negative impact on the joints, rheumatoid arthritis can occur at an earlier age and is more difficult to treat. Rheumatoid arthritis occurs when the body's immune system attacks it's own tissues. This can lead to severe pain, inflammation and disfigurement over time. However, if rheumatoid arthritis is diagnosed early, the symptoms can be treated so that they are more manageable. These are some of the common symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis that occur if this disease is not treated.
15 April 2015
Are you stressed due to losing sleep from dealing with back pain? You may want to take a trip to a chiropractor and find out if a few sessions will bring you some pain relief. In this article, learn how natural treatment methods performed by a chiropractor can help your back. How Can a Chiropractor Treat Back Pain Naturally? To begin your session, the chiropractor will ask you where you are experiencing pain in your back, so it can be the focus of treatment.
14 April 2015
A pinched nerve in your back can cause you anywhere from mild to severe pain. If you have a pinched nerve in your back, try one of the methods below to relieve the pain you are experiencing. Rest-Up One of the easiest ways to treat a pinched nerve is to get some rest. Your busy schedule can cause the pain in your back to flair up. Sometimes, all you need to do to relieve the pain you are feel is slow down.
14 April 2015
When most people think about chiropractic care, they think of standard manual spinal manipulations performed by a chiropractor. However, this is just one means by which chiropractors can help realign the spine and the rest of the skeletal system, and help you to reduce your daily aches and pains and feel happier and healthier. Get to know some of the chiropractic supplies and techniques that can be used in your chiropractic care to improve and diversify your treatments.
13 April 2015