Issues on lower back pain, neck pain and spinal conditions
Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a condition that causes restriction of motion in the shoulder joint. The cause of a frozen shoulder is not well understood, but it often occurs for no known reason. Frozen shoulder causes the capsule surrounding the shoulder joint to contract and form scar tissue. The good news for sufferers [...]
To rehabilitate the spine, necessary and proper back pain exercises are needed. Exercises don’t only promote wellness of the bones and muscles but may also act as preventive measures for recurring attacks and may also lessen the severity of pain of possible future episodes of back pain. Active back pain exercise that is controlled and [...]
Sleep is supposed to be regenerative, restoring and restful. When you wake up in the morning, your back should feel better then when you hit the hay the night before. If you suffer from chronic or even occasional back pain, you know too well that this is not always the case. Too often, you wake [...]
Our bodies are hearty and resilient, but also finely tuned in such a way that a shortage of just one necessary component can cause a disruption. This goes for the back, too; a deficiency of just one important biochemical compound can cause back pain or allow dormant back pain to flare up. Back pain that [...]
Sometimes how you stand, sit, or even sleep can cause back pain. In fact, the smallest things — twisting that Champagne cork on a romantic night or scooping up your grandchild for a smooch — can throw your back out of whack. Ouch! Take the following steps to prevent back pain and you’ll keep those [...]
There are a number of factors that make the TMJ unique in the whole body, as it has two joints in one. The two joints, one in front of each ear, are connected by the jawbone. One joint may influence the function of the other joint. Because they are connected by the jawbone, this means [...]
If you think about it, you realize that to fully appreciate all life has to offer you want healthy joints that are comfortable and flexible. Healthy joints make it more enjoyable to play ball with your grandson… go for a walk with your wife (or husband)… play golf…fun stuff… The ‘stuff’ of which memories are [...]
Low back pain is very common among adults and is often caused by overuse and muscle strain or injury. Treatment can help you stay as active as possible. And it will help you understand that some continued or repeated back pain is not surprising or dangerous. Most low back pain can get better if you [...]
Bowen therapy, and the advanced form known as Neurostructural Integration Technique (NST), is an alternative medical system that utilizes gentle, clear-cut but powerful soft tissue activations that aids the body in self-healing mechanisms. Bowen therapy was devised by Thomas Ambrose Bowen to help people suffering from muscular & skeletal problems. Since its development the Bowen technique [...]
