The Good News The good news is that by doing the right back exercises in the right way, you have a great chance of stopping your sciatica and back pain and keeping your back healthy and strong. Even if your back already hurts, or is strained, there is a good chance that you can make it better. (Note: If you're sick, or your back really hurts … [Read more...]
Back Pain Management and Relief
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Well now, I've done a lot of research on back pain management and I'm as confused as you are. As if it's not enough that one has to endure back pain, one must also, all the experts agree, manage it. Odd. They never talk about managing toothache. So, why back pain management? Although it's never said in so many words, I suspect that back pain is … [Read more...]
Common Causes of Back Pain
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The most common medical complaints are that of back pain. On a positive note, back pain episodes usually diminish within a few weeks if caused from muscle strain. Unfortunately, a backache can be among the most difficult and frustrating problems for patients and their doctors. Understanding the cause of your pain is the key to proper treatment. … [Read more...]
Demystifying Sciatica
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What is sciatica? Sciatica is the official name given to a pain in the leg, foot, or buttock, brought on by a form of irritation to the sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in the entire body. Sciatica is most commonly caused by a slipped disc in the lower back, some form of arthritis, or a pinched nerve. It begins with back pain, followed by calf … [Read more...]
Lifting Procedures For Reducing Or Preventing Back Pain
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Many people don't realize the importance of lifting objects properly in order to avoid hurting their backs. One of the leading causes of back injuries are due to people lifting heavy objects improperly. In this article I will go over the proper procedures for lifting heavy objects in order to avoid back pain. Lifting things doesn't have to be … [Read more...]
Sciatica – Understanding the Basics
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Sciatica is a relatively common condition which is characterized by sharp pains in the leg and trouble moving. The most important thing to do when you are suffering from sciatica is to rest in bed but there are other treatments available as well. The main cause of sciatica is slipped disks. This will generally affect the nerves in the limbs but … [Read more...]
Put Your Back Into It – Injury Prevention
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Back injury is caused primarily by your habits - professional or personal. There are no fixed reasons or causes of a back injury. It is a result of a combination of many factors. Some of them are preventable and some are not. Hereditary factors also play a major role in causing back pain and back injury. Back injury or back pain is primarily a … [Read more...]
The Successful Resolution of Mechanical Low Back Pain
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This article will explain to you the principles that lie behind the successful resolution of mechanical low back pain (and other disorders). They are a series of logical simple to understand steps that underpin successful treatment practice and effective exercise prescription DIAGNOSIS The first step is diagnosing what the problem is. This is … [Read more...]
Low Cost Ways of Reducing or Preventing Back Pain
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The vast majority of people will experience some sort of back pain throughout their lives. When most people think of back pain treatments, they often think of expensive medications and surgical procedures. However, many would be surprised to learn that low cost methods for treating back pain are available which are quite effective. Several … [Read more...]
Kettlebells And Chiropractic – A Winning Combination!
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After 14 years as a successful chiropractor I have finally discovered what I believe to be the very best tool for improving the back-strength and overall health of my patients. That tool is the kettlebell - something I had never heard of until two years ago. I have to admit that initially they intimidated me... until I needed them for my own … [Read more...]