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3 Sciatica Exercises For Pain Relief
Sciatica is typically excruciating and can sometimes be disabling. A few simple exercises can help with pain relief. What is sciatica? Sciatica is actually a name for a symptom – pain that stems from pressure on or aggravation of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is longer than any other human nerve, extending from the […]
How To Relieve Joint Pain Naturally
Inflammation is an important part of the natural healing process. However, joints and other areas of the body can sometimes become chronically inflamed, which can lead to degeneration of the tissue. Inflammation is also a critical component of life-threatening illnesses including cancer, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. What are some ways that you can naturally bring […]
Chiropractic Care for Lower Back Pain During Pregnancy
Weight gain during pregnancy can cause lower back pain Depending on a woman’s weight prior to pregnancy, the standard recommendations suggest that women should put on between 15 and 40 pounds. Women often gain more than that, though. For instance, Mothering Magazine user justKate of Gloucester Point, Virginia, noted that she gained 45 pounds. Amylcd […]
Impact of Arthritis and Risk Factors
The dictionary definition of arthritis is simple: it’s inflammation of the joints. Actually, though, the word encompasses about 200 rheumatic conditions related to the joints and the structures around them. Arthritis – what exactly is it? The most commonplace form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, followed by rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and gout. Symptoms that people usually […]
Custom Orthotics and Glamorization of Foot Health
Alignment is critical to alleviating the symptoms of runner’s knee and other pain conditions, and orthotics can help create balance. A startup in Manhattan is attempting to glamorize these foot health supports. Beware. Posture and pain conditions Posture can be a major contributor to pain conditions. Simple steps can help keep the body properly aligned. […]
6 Solutions for Sciatica Pain
Sciatica is pain that radiates down the buttocks and through the back of the legs, arising from nerve compression in the lower back. The physical sensations follow the route of the sciatic nerve, which extends from the lumbar spine to the feet. Officially called lumbar radiculopathy, sciatica is often excruciating. It “can be intolerable,” says […]
Non-Surgical Alternatives To Hip Surgery
An orthopedic surgeon who performs hundreds of joint replacements each year says that the next generation of treatments will be nonsurgical. He gives his advice on how to talk with your doctor, along with a basic 4-step action plan. Renowned surgeon on surgical avoidance In The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor […]
Joint Injections Using the Body’s Natural Healing Response
Joint pain is incredibly common. The mechanics of the body are very similar to that of a machine: oil can become depleted, pieces can degrade, components can get stuck, and the alignment can become skewed. The nerves in the area get aggravated, resulting in pain. Inflammation also occurs when blood vessels introduce new cells and […]
6 Ways to Treat Low Back Pain
Introduction: dangers of prolonged sitting If you want to understand low back pain, start with a look at our sedentary lifestyle. On average worldwide, people sit 7.7 hours per day – in some cultures as much as 15 hours for every 24-hour cycle. That sedentary lifestyle, common in the United States, is not just leading […]
Do High Heels Lead to Foot and Back Problems if Worn Too Often?
High Heels: The problem in Cannes Several women were turned away from movie premieres at the Cannes Film Festival simply because they had on flats rather than high heels, ironically at female-themed films. Although festival spokesperson Christine Aime eventually clarified that women should not have been dismissed for their footwear, a group was turned away […]