Identifying If Back Pain Is Caused By A Slipped Disk

Identifying If Back Pain Is Caused By A Slipped Disk    

It Can Come Along With Pain Or Numbness In Arms Or Legs Or A Cold Sensation    

A slipped disk can be the cause of back pain. It happens when the disks between the vertebrae that work as shock absorbers rupture and compress nerves. However, there are cases in which there is a pain in other areas apart from the back. In these cases, there are other ways to identify a slipped disk. Among them are a pain in the arm or leg, low-temperature sensation on one side of the trunk, leg numbness or foot pain. Click here for more info.

 

Incorrect Lifting Of Luggage When Traveling Can Ruin Your Vacation

Incorrect Lifting Of Luggage When Traveling Can Ruin Your Vacation    

Learn The Proper Way To Lift It And To Avoid Back Pain In The Plane    

Traveling means to stay immobilized for long periods of time on a plane. This can stiffen the back muscles. As a consequence, the back may suffer when you lower the overhead luggage at the end of the flight, or even worse when you lift the luggage from the carousel to the cart. Lifting incorrectly or with the improper movements can ruin your travel or vacation. This can be prevented by lifting the luggage in steps and avoiding body turns. However, it is better stiffness and numbness of the body by choosing a center seat and walking and stretching on the plane. More info click here.

 

Identifying The Symptoms Of A Ruptured Disks

Identifying The Symptoms Of A Ruptured Disks    

One of the causes of severe back pain is a ruptured disk. This happens when one of the disks that act as shock absorbers between the vertebrae is damaged and puts pressure on the nerve. The pain can irradiate to the neighboring areas of the body. How to deal with it? Additional details click here.

 

Anxiety Meds Can Have Dangerous Interactions With Certain Drugs

Anxiety Meds Can Have Dangerous Interactions With Certain Drugs    

Among Them Are Meds For Treating Acid Reflux, Insomnia, And Also Painkillers    

Certain drugs can have adverse effects on anxiety drugs, such as Benzodiazepines (Also known as “Benzos”), which are prescribed for anxiety, insomnia or panic disorder. Among these anxiety, drugs are Xanax (alprazolam), Valium (diazepam), Ativan (lorazepam), and Klonopin (clonazepam). The effects might be oversedation, accidents, or overdose. Other effects of the interactions are a decrease of benzo in the bloodstream, resulting in withdrawal effects such as severe being seizures or even death. Among the drugs that have dangerous interactions with benzodiazepines are opioids, such as the painkillers OxyContin (oxycodone), morphine, and Vicodin (hydrocodone), which can cause cardiorespiratory depression, and increase the risk of overdose and death. According to statistics, 75% of deaths related to benzodiazepines also involved an opioid. Another interaction to watch for are insomnia drugs, such as including Ambien (zolpidem), Lunesta (eszopiclone), and Sonata (zaleplon), which have a similar mechanism to benzos and can cause episodes of amnesia. Acid reflux drugs such as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), such as Prilosec (omeprazole), Nexium (esomeprazole), Prevacid (lansoprazole), and Protonix (pantoprazole), are also dangerous to combine with benzos, because they increase the level of benzodiazepines in the blood, and might worsen the effects of these drugs, including confusion, dizziness, sedation, falls and impaired driving. The fourth group of drugs to watch is fluoroquinolone antibiotics such as Cipro (ciprofloxacin), Levaquin (levofloxacin), and Avelox (moxifloxacin), which compete for the same binding site as benzodiazepines. This means that both drugs cannot work at the same time and one drug blocks the effect of the other. Therefore, the antibiotics block the benzos, resulting in withdrawal effects from the latter, in the form of increased heartbeat and dizziness. Additional information click here.

 

Correct These Bad Posture Habits Before It’s Too Late

Correct These Bad Posture Habits Before It’s Too Late    

If you have a desk job, chances are that you stay for long hours in front of a computer, or on the phone. Sometimes, there are postures that result in back pain or neck pain, but you are not aware of them and wonder what is causing this pain. More Information click here.

 

Acupuncture Has Positive Effects On Brain Chemistry, Treating Anxiety And Stress

Acupuncture Has Positive Effects On Brain Chemistry, Treating Anxiety And Stress    

It Also Lowers High Blood Pressure And Treats Back Pain And Circadian Rhythm Disorders    

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese practice which has more than 2000 years old. Even though it is widely known, not everybody knows its effects on the body. Some of its benefits are positive changes in brain chemistry, the release of neurotransmitters, and pain reduction. It can cause the brain to release molecules that allow communication between cells and neurons, called neuropeptides, which can relieve pain and promote self-healing. It also produces other chemicals that help to manage pain, called endorphins which also are beneficial for treating back pain. Acupuncture also relaxes blood vessels, reducing hypertension and cerebral blood vessels. Another benefit is the release of neurotransmitters to manage stress, reduce anxiety, promote mood, and even treat circadian rhythm disorders. Click here for more details.

 

Treating Muscle Knots With Dry Needling

Treating Muscle Knots With Dry Needling

There is a new technique called dry needling for treating pain associated with muscle conditions. Acupuncture is an ancient practice that inserts needles in certain points to manipulate energy flow in the body. On the other hand, dry needling inserts needles in the muscles that have contracted into a knot. It works for treating lower back pain, neck pain, hip pain, upper back pain, among others. Additional details click here.

 

Long Hours Sitting May Reduce Your Life Expectancy

Long Hours Sitting May Reduce Your Life Expectancy    

Seating for too much time not only represents a risk for the spine, but is also related to increased plasma triglyceride levels, low high-density cholesterol, and insulin sensitivity. Sitting for more than 11 hours per day increases the risk of death by 40%. Click here for more details.

 

This Wearable Posture Trainer Will Warn The User When He Is Slouching

This Wearable Posture Trainer Will Warn The User When He Is Slouching    

This wearable trainer is a device that attaches to the upper and lower back. It communicates with an app, which sends an alarm each time the user slouches over, preventing a poor posture that will eventually result in back pain. More here Additional information click here.

 

Correct A Bad Posture With These Quick Exercises

Correct A Bad Posture With These Quick Exercises    

Bad posture will eventually affect the core and result in back pain. These three exercises will help in to correct the posture and reduce back pain. Another positive thing is that they do not need additional equipment. More info click here.

 

Side Effects Of Opioids In Seniors

Side Effects Of Opioids In Seniors    

One form of back pain treatment is via the prescription of opioids as painkillers. However, it has been found that they cause addiction and in the long term begin to lose their effectiveness. Also, in the case of seniors, the body’s metabolism is slow because of old age, therefore the prescribed dose should be as small as possible. Additional details click here.

 

Use Acupressure For A Quick Back Pain Relief

Use Acupressure For A Quick Back Pain Relief    

Back pain is usually treated with painkillers and rest. If this does not work, there are special physical treatments. However, acupressure is a technique that has existed for hundreds of years. There is now a portable cotton mat with pressure points for the lower back that brings relief in a very short time. Additional info click here.

 

This New Device Will Help Relieving Pelvis Conditions

This New Device Will Help Relieving Pelvis Conditions    

Pelvic conditions can result in bladder problems, erectile dysfunction or prostate conditions. This can change with a product named Pelvicore, ball accompanied by a set of exercises. It can address also pelvic floor problems in women. More info click here.

 

Pilates Will Benefit Your Body In These Ways

Pilates Will Benefit Your Body In These Ways    

Pilates has excellent benefits for posture and bull body stretching. Among its advantages is makes us think of our body and mind as a whole, it complements and makes you better at other sports, helps with chronic pain management, and relieves stress. Click here for more info.

 

Is Acupuncture Treatment Beneficial For Back Pain?

Is Acupuncture Treatment Beneficial For Back Pain?    

Researchers have found that back pain due to disk herniation can be treated with acupuncture. The treatment also includes moxibustion. Other uses for acupuncture are for intervertebral disk herniation and variations like electroacupuncture have increased the positive rate outcome. Click here for more information.

 

These Exercises Will Strengthen Your Glutes Without Causing Knee Pain

These Exercises Will Strengthen Your Glutes Without Causing Knee Pain    

The knee joint provides support to the body while standing. Any malfunction in the knee joint will affect the spine alignment, and lead to back pain. On the other hand, the gluteus is essential for a correct posture, but most gluteus exercises also result in knee pain. Check these exercises that will strengthen the gluteus without producing knee pain. Additional info click here.

 

New Wearable Device Warns If The User Slouches In Front Of A Screen

New Wearable Device Warns If The User Slouches In Front Of A Screen

A new device can detect if you re slouching at the desk and in front of a screen. This is a wearable device that sits discretely between the shoulder blades and warns if the body is in a poor posture, preventing muscular ache and shoulder pain. More Information click here.

 

You Back Pain Can Be A Muscle Spasm Or Something More Serious

You Back Pain Can Be A Muscle Spasm Or Something More Serious    

Almost every one of us experiences a sharp pain in the back once or twice a year, product of an incorrect movement or improper lifting. It can be a muscle spasm, in which the body restricts the movement in order to prevent worse damage. If this sharp pain continues after 72 hours, the reason might be more serious, such a slipped disk. More details click here.

 

Little-Known Causes Of Back Pain

Little-Known Causes Of Back Pain    

Back pain is usually caused by bad posture, making an incorrect movement, or lifting excess weight. However, there are other causes, such as having a weak muscle core in the abdomen, tight hip flexors, and hamstrings, misaligned pelvis, among others. More Information click here.

 

How To Identify If You Have Ruptured Disks

How To Identify If You Have Ruptured Disks    

A ruptured disk, also called a slipped disk, can be very painful because it presses the nerves and radiates the pain to other parts of the body. Also, the material of the disks can cause an inflammation of the nerves. The symptoms can go from a weakening of the arms or legs to losing control of the bowel and bladder. Click here for more details.

 

Back Surgery Needs To Be The Last Option For Chronic Pain

Back Surgery Needs To Be The Last Option For Chronic Pain    

Patients with persistent back pain might see surgery as an option. However, doctors say that this is the last resort. Even in cases such as critical as herniated disks, 90% of the patients can treat it without surgery by performing the prescribed exercises and taking medication. However, if the conditions get so critical that surgery is the only answer, there are many questions the patient and his family should ask. Click here for more information.

 

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Could Be The Cause Of Back Pain

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Could Be The Cause Of Back Pain    

It Can Be Triggered By Certain Foods Or Excess Stress    

IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) symptoms can include back pain. In this case, back pain is referred which means that pain is felt in a part that is not the actual source. IBS causes constipation, bloating and excessive gasses, which can cause distention of the intestine, affecting pain receptors in the back. IBS can be triggered by allergy or intolerance to certain foods, such as chocolate, milk, and alcohol, among others. It can also be triggered by excess stress. More Information click here.

 

Ginger Is A Natural Treatment For Back Pain

Ginger Is A Natural Treatment For Back Pain    

It Can Be As Effective As Otc Drugs    

There are various treatments for back pain. However, there are also natural remedies which can be combined with prescription meds for an enhanced effect. One example is acupuncture, which had been proved to improve the effects of painkillers. Another remedy is ginger, which has been used to combat nausea and to soothe the stomach. It can also relieve pain as effectively as other OTC drugs, like ibuprofen. A study has shown that it reduced the pain and discomfort, compared to those who took a placebo. It can he be ingested as a tea or juice. Ginger oil can also be rubbed over the sore back and can be also applied as compresses. Check all the ways in which ginger can be applied to relieve back pain. Additional information click here.

 

Causes Of The Crick On The Neck When Waking Up

Causes Of The Crick On The Neck When Waking Up    

Bending The Head Forward When Texting Can Put Excess Strain In The Neck    

Sometimes there is a pain in the neck when waking up. It can be caused by the sleeping position, in which the pillow is either too low or too high. But it can also be caused by the position of the head during the day. Most people bend their heads forward to work on the computers on their desks or when reading their smartphone screens. The problem is that when bending the head forward, it can increase the stress in the neck muscles and vertebrae up to 60 lbs. when there is a 30 degree tilt forward. How to treat it? Click here for more info.

 

Excess Smartphone Usage Can Lead To Headaches, Sensitivity To Light And Blurred Vision

Excess Smartphone Usage Can Lead To Headaches, Sensitivity To Light And Blurred Vision    

Avoid It By Adjusting The Viewing Angle And Reducing The Glare    

Our eyes have been designed for long distance as well as short distance viewing. However, modern life is oriented to short distance viewing in the form of computer screens and portable devices. In the case of smartphones, it gets worse because the head is set to an angle that stresses the neck. The result can he headaches due to the excessive eye and neck strain. Also, it can lead to blurred vision, sensitivity to light and back pain. It can be avoided by adjusting the viewing angle and reducing the glare, among others. Check the full list. Click here for more info.

 

Consequences Improper Breathing And A Low Oxygen Level In The Body

Consequences Improper Breathing And A Low Oxygen Level In The Body    

A healthy lifestyle means a proper diet, exercise, enough sleep hours, and being hydrated. However, many people forget about breathing properly. Proper breathing is done through the diaphragm, but a shallow or improper breathing will make the chest do all the work. This will cause an imbalance between the amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body. The consequences of a low oxygen level go from a low ability to concentrate, unhealthy skin, poor sleeping, difficulty exercising, among others. Click here for more info.

 

Practice Gardening The Correct Way To Avoid Back Pain

Practice Gardening The Correct Way To Avoid Back Pain    

Gardening is a rewarding activity. However, it can lead to a poor posture, which will result in back pain. To avoid this there are some interesting tips. Warming up will prepare the muscles for bending. Also, bend from the hip, keeping the spine in alignment. Check all the tips. More details click here.

 

When Exercising, Don’t Forget These Often Overlooked Muscle Groups

When Exercising, Don’t Forget These Often Overlooked Muscle Groups    

When going to the gym, men try to exercise muscles that make them look good. On the other side, this might cause to neglect other muscles that are not so visible, resulting in a muscle imbalance. The objective is to train the whole body. For example, weak glutes force smaller muscles to perform big tasks, causing back pain and hip pain. Other neglected muscles are the adductors and those located in the upper back. Get the full list. More details click here.

 

Paleo Advocates Insist On Sleeping On The Floor To Align Their Spines And Get A Better Sleep

Paleo Advocates Insist On Sleeping On The Floor To Align Their Spines And Get A Better Sleep    

Might Not Be A Good Idea - Check The Pros And Cons    

Paleo is considered a fad by many people, in which they take a diet similar to the one our caveman ancestors ate. However, some of them also insist that they get better sleep if they sleep on the floor or on a thin mattress, such as yoga mat. According to paleo advocates, it corrects the posture, provides a deeper sleep, gets a better circulation, and get rid of muscular aches. However, according to specialists, for a good sleep, one has to be comfortable. Also, an aligned spine has a slight curve. These might not happen when sleeping on the floor. Click here for more details.

 

Physical Pain Can Be A Symptom Of Injury And Must Not Be Ignored

Physical Pain Can Be A Symptom Of Injury And Must Not Be Ignored    

A good workout will strengthen your boy and make it more flexible. But there are cases in which the body reacts with pain due to an injury and unfortunately, it is not given enough importance. For example, there can be discomfort caused by using little-known muscles, but if it lasts longer, it might be a sign of damage. Additional information click here.

 

Chronic Back Pain Can Be Treated By Blocking The Pain Signals

Chronic Back Pain Can Be Treated By Blocking The Pain Signals    

Chronic pain is not only excruciating for the patients, but it is also very difficult to diagnose, which makes it frustrating for the doctors who treat it. When there are combined symptoms, such as back pain, neck, joint pain, nerve injury, among others, and pain persists, there is a treatment called spinal cord stimulation (SCS), in which the pain signals are interrupted before reaching the brain. Click here for more information.

 

New Chronic Pain Treatment Based On Personality And Brain Structure

New Chronic Pain Treatment Based On Personality And Brain Structure    

It Determines The Susceptibility Of Developing Chronic Pain    

Chronic pain is caused by a variety of conditions, such as physical injuries, arthritis, or stroke. However, in some cases, there is no obvious reason. It can appear as back pain, joint pain, and sciatica, among others. Recent research has shown that it also depends on the mind and emotions, a sensation of perception instead of physiological causes. Researchers are working on the biological and psychological aspects of chronic pain, and are looking forward to specific treatments for particular types of pain, based on individual brain biology. Even though treatment is based mainly on medication, it also includes alternate treatments, such as exercise, diet, mindfulness, and acupuncture. It considers two types of pain. One of them is acute pain, caused by cuts, sprains and burns, which are localized, easily treatable. The other type is chronic pain, which lasts longer and is more difficult to treat. These are related to an injury or illness, but, according to the study, it is also affected by personality and brain structure, which determines the susceptibility of developing chronic pain. If a person with a painful condition has a personality-oriented to stress and anxiety, they will have a tendency to develop chronic pain. Also, in the case of brain structure, researchers have found that people with a smaller hippocampus and amygdala, two areas of the brain related to stress and anxiety, will have more risk of developing chronic pain.https://justnobackpain.com/3v0g

 

Advantages Of Minimally Invasive Surgery For Back Pain

Advantages Of Minimally Invasive Surgery For Back Pain    

It Reduces Recovery Time And Causes Less Trauma To Muscle And Tissues    

Spine surgeries are usually open, which is related to excess risk, long recovery time and pain. On the other hand, there are minimally invasive surgeries, which have less painful procedures and faster recovery time. It uses small incisions, less bleeding, fewer anesthetics, and less risk of trauma to muscles, nerves, and tissues. Back pain caused by nerve compression due to disk issues or bone overgrowth can be treated with minimally invasive surgery instead of open surgery. Also, a faster recovery time means that patients can have increased mobility after 4 to 6 weeks, without pain. Additional info click here.

 

This New Device Prevents Back Pain While Sitting By Retraining Muscle Memory

This New Device Prevents Back Pain While Sitting By Retraining Muscle Memory    

It Reminds The User To Sit Un An Upright Position When Slouching Over The Computer Screen    

This new device will help in eliminating back and neck pain. It prevents slouching and improves posture while sitting at a desk. It is similar to a backpack attached to the back of the seat and uses lightweight straps to reminds the user to sit upright when he is slouching over the computer screen. This results in retraining muscle memory to remember the new posture, which will lead to eliminating in the long-term chronic neck, shoulder and back pain. Other solutions address the pain, while this is oriented to addressing the origin of the pain and preventing it in the future. It also helps align the ears, shoulders, and hips, improving lumbar support, and also prevents neck strain caused by slouching the head forward. Additional information click here.

 

Avoid Back Pain With A Healthy Sleeping Posture

Avoid Back Pain With A Healthy Sleeping Posture    

Did you know that the posture in which you sleep in beneficial for certain conditions? For example, sleeping on one side aligns the column. There are sleeping postures for patients with specific conditions, such as emphysema, otitis, heart disease, high blood pressure, among others. Click here for more details.

 

Proper Stretching In Legs Will Help With Hamstring-Caused Back Pain

Proper Stretching In Legs Will Help With Hamstring-Caused Back Pain    

Hamstrings are muscles found at the back of the thigh and allow knee flexion and hip extension. They cross the knee and the hip joint. In the hamstrings are tight, it will result in back pain. Therefore, it is important to stretch the hamstrings to avoid back pain. What are the causes of tight hamstrings? Click here for more info.

 

Standing For Excessive Time At Work Can Be Even Worse Than Excess Sitting Down

Standing For Excessive Time At Work Can Be Even Worse Than Excess Sitting Down    

The Blood Pools In The Legs And The Heart Has To Fight Against Gravity    

Sitting for too much time has been named “the new smoking”. However, standing for an extended period of time can be even worse. According to a study, people whose jobs require them to stand have double the risk of developing heart disease. The reason is that the blood pools on the legs, which forces the heart to work harder to return the blood because it is fighting gravity. This, in turn, increases the pressure in the veins. Therefore, the idea is not to sit all the time, but also not stand all the time. Click here for more details.

 

Causes And Treatments For Sciatica

Causes And Treatments For Sciatica    

The sciatic nerve is the largest in the body and goes from the lower back to the foot. It is formed by 5 nerves joining in the lower back. When any of them get compressed, a sharp pain will appear on the nerve pathway. It can be also a sense of numbness or burning. How can it be treated? More info click here.

 

Sciatica: What Is It And How To Treat It

Sciatica: What Is It And How To Treat It    

The sciatic nerve runs from the pelvis down to the hip and knee. Sometimes the piriformis muscle, which is adjacent to the sciatic nerve, will spasm and pinch it, resulting in pain and numbness of the buttock, calf and even the sole of the foot. How to deal with it? Relaxing the piriformis muscle. Check more details. More info click here.

 

Frequent Traveler? Check This Advice To Avoid Back Pain

Frequent Traveler? Check This Advice To Avoid Back Pain    

Frequent fliers have to stay in their seats for long hours. This will result in back pain unless certain precautions are taken. Among others, pack lightly avoiding excess luggage weight, move around each hour, and of course, sit right. Additional information click here.

 

New Technologies For The Prevention And Treatment Of Chronic Back Pain

New Technologies For The Prevention And Treatment Of Chronic Back Pain    

Among Them Are Devices That Detect Poor Posture, And That Interrupt Pain Signals To The Brain    

Back pain is usually treated with medication and therapy, but there also advanced technologies. These also help with the diagnosis of the cause of back pain, which includes x-rays, MRI, and CT. There are also modern technologies for back pain treatment, such as postural correction. Normally a proper posture person seats upright and the screen are that eye level, but people have a tendency to slouch over the desk, compressing the spine. There are now modern devices with sensors that detect when a person is slouching over the desk, and sounds a reminder alarm, or sends a signal to a cellphone app, which, besides notifying the user to correct his posture, logs how many times the person has slouched. For chronic pain, there is also a device that uses electrical stimulation. It is called Transdermal Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and consists of a set of patches attached to the skin, sending electrical signals through the skin and to the nerves, interrupting the pain signal path to the brain. Additionally, there are ultrasonic wave, radiofrequency wave systems, and lasers, which generate heat that destroys the tissue attached to the nerve that is originating the chronic pain. In severe cases, the solution is surgery, but, compared to traditional surgery, modern methods are minimally invasive and, in some cases, the patient return home the same day of the surgical procedure.https://justnobackpain.com/0q81

 

Back Pain After Sitting Too Much? Check These Stretches

Back Pain After Sitting Too Much? Check These Stretches    

If you have been sitting or a long time due to a desk job or driving a long way, chances are that it will result in back pain. This is because the natural curve of the spine is forced to maintain a position in which it compresses the spinal disks and tenses back muscles. Trying this back stretch can be helpful to avoid this problem. Additional information click here.

 

Check These Quick Ways To Improve Your Posture

Check These Quick Ways To Improve Your Posture    

One of the reasons for back pain is poor posture. Correcting it will not only help with back problems but will also make you feel younger, taller and healthier. There are simple ways to do it. Some of them are exercises for strong and flexible muscles, stretch, and of course, being aware that you may have a poor posture and need to correct it. Click here for more info.

 

Sitting Up Straight And Other Myths Related To Back Pain

Sitting Up Straight And Other Myths Related To Back Pain

Other Myths Are Resting In Bed To Treat Back Pain, And Avoiding Lifting Heavy Objects

Back pain is related to certain myths. One of them is sitting up straight to avoid back pain. Slouching over a screen or over the desk will result in back pain, but the same will happen if sitting too straight because of the strain on the back. The best way to sit is letting the back curve slightly. Another myth is avoiding lifting heavy objects. What must be avoided id lifting them the incorrect way. The correct way is to squat close to the object and lift it. People also say that resting in bed is the best treatment for back pain. In fact, studies have proven that resting in bed actually worsens back pain, and encourage having physical activity to treat it. On the other hand, one fact is that excessive weight is related to back pain, the excess weight is linked to excess effort on the spine. Check all the myths and facts related to back pain. Click here for more details.

 

Strengthening Your Muscle Core Can Help You With The Back Pain

Strengthening Your Muscle Core Can Help You With The Back Pain    

Core strength is fundamental for avoiding back pain because it provides support for the spine. However, this is more than having flat abs. There are a series of exercises that will not only strengthen the abs, but also the other muscles in the core, such as the lateral and oblique muscles. More Information click here.

 

If You Have Sciatica Try These Treatments Before Going For Painkillers

If You Have Sciatica Try These Treatments Before Going For Painkillers    

Sometimes sciatica deeply alters our daily activities and painkillers do not show the expected results. In these cases, there are alternative treatments, such as acupuncture, which has been shown to be more effective than conventional medication, chiropractic adjustments, and alternated temperatures of cold and hot, which will boost the lymph flow. Additional info click here.

 

This New Device Will Help Relieving Pelvis Conditions

This New Device Will Help Relieving Pelvis Conditions    

Pelvic conditions can result in bladder problems, erectile dysfunction or prostate conditions. This can change with a product named Pelvicore, ball accompanied by a set of exercises. It can address also pelvic floor problems in women. More info click here.

 

Is Acupuncture Really Effective?

Is Acupuncture Really Effective?

This Traditional Chinese Medicine Could Have An Impact On Treating Back Pain And Headaches

Chronic pain sufferers are looking for alternative treatments, due to the addiction risk of opioids. One of them is acupuncture. However, doctors do not agree yet is it's effective or not. According to specialists in traditional Chinese medicine, inserting the needles in specific points balances the flow of energy in the body. In modern medicine, these points are considered to release endorphins, which are natural painkillers. It is used for back and neck pain, headaches, dental pain, and menstrual cramps, among others. The question is if it really works. Some say it has a placebo effect, but studies have shown a positive effect on the treatment of back pain, headaches, and migraines. Several studies show that acupuncture could have an impact on improving pain and reducing the need for medication. Additional details click here.

 

Good Posture Boosts Confidence In Anxiety-Inducing Activities

Good Posture Boosts Confidence In Anxiety-Inducing Activities    

On The Opposite A Slumped Posture Pus The Body In A Defensive Posture, Affecting Performance    

Good posture not only aligns the body and provides proper support for the core and the spine, preventing back pain and neck and joint pain. It also gives us confidence. In other words, it not only reflects what others see in us but also affects how we see ourselves. A study related to math problems was performed on a group of students. When the sat in an upright position, they had less difficulty solving the problems, as opposed to other students who sat in a slumped or slouched position. According to the study, slumping is a defensive posture, which distracts the brain, making it underperform, and also triggers negative memories. Also, the posture affected how the students felt about the test, rather than the test itself. According to specialists, a poor posture sets the body in a defensive position, which could increase the sensation of anxiety. It can also affect not only tests but other anxiety-inducing activities, such as a job interview. A good posture could also give more confidence to athletes, public speakers, and musicians, among others. More Information click here.

 

Check These Quick Ways To Improve Your Posture

Check These Quick Ways To Improve Your Posture    

One of the reasons for back pain is poor posture. Correcting it will not only help with back problems but will also make you feel younger, taller and healthier. There are simple ways to do it. Some of them are exercises for strong and flexible muscles, stretch, and of course, being aware that you may have a poor posture and need to correct it. Click here for more info.

 

Suffering From Slipped Disks? Now There Are Now Artificial Disks To Replace Them

Suffering From Slipped Disks? Now There Are Now Artificial Disks To Replace Them    

Spinal disks act as a shock absorber between vertebrae. There are cases in which they lose elasticity, get crushed between the bones or enter in contact with the nerves. There are now artificial disks to replace them. Additional information click here.

 

Pain In The Legs And Butt Could Be Caused By The Piriformis

Pain In The Legs And Butt Could Be Caused By The Piriformis    

It Is A Small Muscle That Helps To Stabilize The Hip    

Glute or lower back pain could be caused by a little muscle called piriformis. This muscle connects the front of the sacrum to the top of the femur and is one of the six muscles responsible for stabilizing and rotating the hip. It is located over the sciatic nerve, so swelling or tightening of the piriformis can compress or irritate the sciatic nerve, resulting in a feeling of numbness or pain through the butt and the back of the leg. This is common in the activity of running, but also when sitting for a long time or going up or downstairs. Click here for more information.

 

Suffering From Neck Pain While Working In Fron Of The Computer? Check This Advice

Suffering From Neck Pain While Working In Fron Of The Computer? Check This Advice    

Neck pain is the result of the wrong posture while working on the computer or using gadgets. It can be solved with painkillers, but it won’t go away until you change your habits and get a better posture. More details click here.

 

Anxiety Meds Can Have Dangerous Interactions With Certain Drugs

Anxiety Meds Can Have Dangerous Interactions With Certain Drugs    

Among Them Are Meds For Treating Acid Reflux, Insomnia, And Also Painkillers    

Certain drugs can have adverse effects on anxiety drugs, such as Benzodiazepines (Also known as “Benzos”), which are prescribed for anxiety, insomnia or panic disorder. Among these anxiety, drugs are Xanax (alprazolam), Valium (diazepam), Ativan (lorazepam), and Klonopin (clonazepam). The effects might be oversedation, accidents, or overdose. Other effects of the interactions are a decrease of benzo in the bloodstream, resulting in withdrawal effects such as severe being seizures or even death. Among the drugs that have dangerous interactions with benzodiazepines are opioids, such as the painkillers OxyContin (oxycodone), morphine, and Vicodin (hydrocodone), which can cause cardiorespiratory depression, and increase the risk of overdose and death. According to statistics, 75% of deaths related to benzodiazepines also involved an opioid. Another interaction to watch for are insomnia drugs, such as including Ambien (zolpidem), Lunesta (eszopiclone), and Sonata (zaleplon), which have a similar mechanism to benzos and can cause episodes of amnesia. Acid reflux drugs such as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), such as Prilosec (omeprazole), Nexium (esomeprazole), Prevacid (lansoprazole), and Protonix (pantoprazole), are also dangerous to combine with benzos, because they increase the level of benzodiazepines in the blood, and might worsen the effects of these drugs, including confusion, dizziness, sedation, falls and impaired driving. The fourth group of drugs to watch is fluoroquinolone antibiotics such as Cipro (ciprofloxacin), Levaquin (levofloxacin), and Avelox (moxifloxacin), which compete for the same binding site as benzodiazepines. This means that both drugs cannot work at the same time and one drug blocks the effect of the other. Therefore, the antibiotics block the benzos, resulting in withdrawal effects from the latter, in the form of increased heartbeat and dizziness. Additional information click here.

 

A Well-Designed Workspace Will Reduce The Risk Of Health Conditions

A Well-Designed Workspace Will Reduce The Risk Of Health Conditions    

A poorly designed workplace will have an impact on the health of the employees. Sitting down at a desk will result in sedentary behavior, which will increase the risk of diabetes, back pain, heart diseases, and obesity, among others. An alternative is to move around or reduce sitting time by using a standing desk. What are the advantages of standing desks? Click here for more details.

 

Yoga More Effective Than Painkillers When Treating Chronic Pain

Yoga More Effective Than Painkillers When Treating Chronic Pain    

Yoga is well-known to ease back pain, anxiety and general wellbeing. The alternative treatment for back pain is via opioids, which has the risk of addiction and are effective in only 60% of the cases. Considering again yoga, a study has shown that this technique, guided by an instructor, can effectively reduce chronic pain within six to twelve months. It even was twice as effective as other cases in which there were only exercises for the back or no exercises at all. Click here for more info.

 

Prevent Back And Muscle Pain Drinking Coconut Water

Prevent Back And Muscle Pain Drinking Coconut Water    

It Includes Potassium, Magnesium, And Calcium, Which Reduces Muscle Tension    

Lower back pain can appear as a result of an improper movement, muscle contraction, or incorrect lifting. Most people have had back pain once in their life. This does not mean that it should happen to you. There are ways to reduce the risk of back pain, such as including coconut water in the diet. Coconut water includes has potassium, which reduces stress and muscle tension, decreases swelling, and promotes nerve function. It also has calcium and magnesium, which helps relax muscles. Additional info click here.

 

Avoiding Back Pain When Lifting Your Children Or Groceries

Avoiding Back Pain When Lifting Your Children Or Groceries    

These Exercises Will Strengthen The Core Muscles And The Lower Body    

One of the causes of acute back pain is improper lifting. It might happen when you lift the groceries, or if you lift your children or grandchildren. There is a correct way to lift heavy things without risking back pain. However, it might be the case that certain muscles are not developed enough to properly lift things. This happens when there are issues with core stability, lower body strength, and hip mobility. In this case, the muscles in charge to keeping the spine erect called erector spinae, must take the job, but they are small, not strong enough to do the heavy lifting, resulting in back pain. There are exercises for core stability, called low plank, also for enhancing hip mobility and lower body strength. Learn how to do them. Additional details click here.

 

Your Fashion Accessories May Be The Cause Of Your Back Pain

Your Fashion Accessories May Be The Cause Of Your Back Pain    

Most girls consider their high heels as mandatory for their look. Their legs look amazing and longer, but the shoes also increase the risk of bone and joint injury, and even the spine. Giant bags are also good looking, but when they are too heavy, the uneven weight distribution will affect the shoulder and the spine. Additional info click here.

 

New Technologies For The Prevention And Treatment Of Chronic Back Pain

New Technologies For The Prevention And Treatment Of Chronic Back Pain    

Among Them Are Devices That Detect Poor Posture, And That Interrupt Pain Signals To The Brain    

Back pain is usually treated with medication and therapy, but there also advanced technologies. These also help with the diagnosis of the cause of back pain, which includes x-rays, MRI, and CT. There are also modern technologies for back pain treatment, such as postural correction. Normally a proper posture person seats upright and the screen are that eye level, but people have a tendency to slouch over the desk, compressing the spine. There are now modern devices with sensors that detect when a person is slouching over the desk, and sounds a reminder alarm, or sends a signal to a cellphone app, which, besides notifying the user to correct his posture, logs how many times the person has slouched. For chronic pain, there is also a device that uses electrical stimulation. It is called Transdermal Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and consists of a set of patches attached to the skin, sending electrical signals through the skin and to the nerves, interrupting the pain signal path to the brain. Additionally, there are ultrasonic wave, radiofrequency wave systems, and lasers, which generate heat that destroys the tissue attached to the nerve that is originating the chronic pain. In severe cases, the solution is surgery, but, compared to traditional surgery, modern methods are minimally invasive and, in some cases, the patient return home the same day of the surgical procedure.https://justnobackpain.com/0q81

 

Instead Of Meds For Treating Back Pain, Consider Exercising

Instead Of Meds For Treating Back Pain, Consider Exercising

We mentioned that meds like ibuprofen do not have an effect on back pain. One alternative is exercise. While most health conditions advice to rest, in the case of back pain it is better to get moving and exercise. And not just exercise for treating the current back pain, but also to prevent it by strengthening the muscle core. Additional info click here.

 

Stopping Physical Activity And Exercise Has An Overall Effect On The Body

Stopping Physical Activity And Exercise Has An Overall Effect On The Body    

There Is An Increase If The Risk Of Hypertension, Back Pain, Depression, And Excess Weight    

Exercise and physical activity are one of the pillars of good health. But there are times in which the exercise must be interrupted because of lack of time, an accident, or a scheduled event, the exercise must be interrupted. There are effects on health, such as a higher risk of depression. This is because the brain does not receive enough blood to the hippocampus. Depression symptoms might appear after three days of not exercising. Also, the blood pressure increases because the blood vessels get stiff after three months of sedentarism. There is also a rise in blood sugar, and the muscles shrink. There is also a higher risk of joint pain or back pain. Another issue is the loss of endurance, which affects the sensitivity of the heart and the lung capacity, making it less efficient. Less exercise means also more body weight because of lower metabolism. Less exercise also affects sleep quality. Click here for more details.

 

New Research On Pain Control Is Not Based On Opioids

New Research On Pain Control Is Not Based On Opioids

These Can Be Highly Addictive And Lose Effectiveness Over Time

Back pain is usually treated by opioids. These have two main problems: they decrease their effectiveness over time, and they have a risk of addiction. However, there are new procedures that can replace opioids. One of them is called amniotic allograft injection. It is based on the amniotic fluid can repair tissue damage. It can be used for neck or back pain, knee pain, and muscle tears, among others. Another technique is Alpha-2-Macroglobulin injection, which regulates the healing process preventing more inflammation and pain. Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) is extracted from the patient’s bone marrow and helps activate the body’s repair process. Check all the new procedures. Click here for more information.

 

Standing For Excessive Time At Work Can Be Even Worse Than Excess Sitting Down

Standing For Excessive Time At Work Can Be Even Worse Than Excess Sitting Down    

The Blood Pools In The Legs And The Heart Has To Fight Against Gravity    

Sitting for too much time has been named “the new smoking”. However, standing for an extended period of time can be even worse. According to a study, people whose jobs require them to stand have double the risk of developing heart disease. The reason is that the blood pools on the legs, which forces the heart to work harder to return the blood because it is fighting gravity. This, in turn, increases the pressure in the veins. Therefore, the idea is not to sit all the time, but also not stand all the time. Click here for more details.

 

Suffering From Back Pain For Sitting Too Much Time? Strengthen The Back Muscles

Suffering From Back Pain For Sitting Too Much Time? Strengthen The Back Muscles    

Many people with desk jobs complain about it. And we’re not talking about the paycheck, but about the back pain and the other consequences of sitting for a long time. One of the causes is the loosening of back muscles, which provide support for the spine. Fortunately, there are ways to correct this damage and strengthen these muscles. More Information click here.

 

The Cause Of Your Back Pain Can Be Mental And Not Physiological

The Cause Of Your Back Pain Can Be Mental And Not Physiological    

Back pain is a problem related to poor core support, wear on the vertebrae, and pinched nerves, among others, However, there are people who believe they are suffering from pack pain and act as so. As a result, the brain believes there is a back pain issue and prepares the body for it, limiting the movement to protect it. Click here for more info.

 

Back Pain Suffering Can Result In Depression

Back Pain Suffering Can Result In Depression    

It Is Treated With Opioids, Which Can Lead To Misuse And Dependency    

Back pain not only causes physical pain. It also causes emotional stress due to the suffering, the difficulty in performing daily activities, and the dependence on drugs and painkillers, which can lead to depression. In many cases, doctors prescribe opioids to patients with depression due to back pain, however, these drugs may create misuse and dependency. Click here for more information.

 

Sitting Up Straight And Other Myths Related To Back Pain

Sitting Up Straight And Other Myths Related To Back Pain

Other Myths Are Resting In Bed To Treat Back Pain, And Avoiding Lifting Heavy Objects

Back pain is related to certain myths. One of them is sitting up straight to avoid back pain. Slouching over a screen or over the desk will result in back pain, but the same will happen if sitting too straight because of the strain on the back. The best way to sit is letting the back curve slightly. Another myth is avoiding lifting heavy objects. What must be avoided id lifting them the incorrect way. The correct way is to squat close to the object and lift it. People also say that resting in bed is the best treatment for back pain. In fact, studies have proven that resting in bed actually worsens back pain, and encourage having physical activity to treat it. On the other hand, one fact is that excessive weight is related to back pain, the excess weight is linked to excess effort on the spine. Check all the myths and facts related to back pain. Click here for more details.

 

A Cooldown After Working Out Is As Important As A Stretching And Warming Before It

A Cooldown After Working Out Is As Important As A Stretching And Warming Before It    

It Lowers The Blood Flow And Heart Rate And Also Prevents Back Injury    

During a workout, there is more effort on the muscles and on the heart. Most people agree that before the workout, the body needs a stretching and warm up to prevent muscle sprains. However, not many people know that a cooldown is required after the workout. Suddenly stopping a workout can cause blood pressure to drop rapidly, causing lightheadedness. It also gradually slows down the heart rate. During a workout, the muscles have been in tension, and a cooldown prevents injuries in the lower back, knees, and hamstrings. This can be prevented by a stretching, elongating the muscle fibers. Check all the benefits of a post-workout cooldown. Click here for more info.

 

Interested In Yoga? Practice It Correctly To Avoid Injuries

Interested In Yoga? Practice It Correctly To Avoid Injuries    

Yoga is one of the healthiest activities for our bodies. It adds flexibility and also helps with muscle strength. However, practicing it without supervision, from a DVD, can lead to wrong postures, which will cause muscle and joint injury. More details click here.

 

Learning About Natural Muscle Relaxers

Learning About Natural Muscle Relaxers

They Don’t Have Side Effects Such As Depression, Fatigue, And Lower Blood Pressure

One of the causes of back pain and muscle pain are muscle spasms, in which the muscle contracts and affects nerves and other tissues. Spasms are usually caused by over-exertion, being in the same position for an extended period of time, or dehydration, among others. These are treated with muscle relaxants, which act as central nervous system depressants, having a sedative or relaxing property. However, these can have side effects such as depression, fatigue, dizziness, and lower blood pressure. However, there are natural products that can also work as muscles relaxers, such as arnica oil, which acts as a vasodilator and stimulates the production of white blood cells. Another procedure consists of chiropractic adjustment, which helps with muscle-skeletal complications including arthritis, headaches, arthritis, neck pains. Check all the natural muscle relaxers. More info click here.

 

Painkillers No Good For You? Check These Alternate Ways To Get Rid Of Back Pain

Painkillers No Good For You? Check These Alternate Ways To Get Rid Of Back Pain    

Modern life has back pain as one of its side effects. Sitting too much time in front of a computer, driving too much time, even women wearing high heels. Painkillers are a temporary solution, but the objective is to attack the cause, the inflammation that s causing back pain. Among these are strengthening the core muscles with yoga or Pilates, cutting down caffeine and sugar to reduce inflammation, hydrate well, among others. There are more options. Additional details click here.

 

Opioids Have Limitations As Painkillers

Opioids Have Limitations As Painkillers    

An FDA report informs that opioid-based painkillers are not effective in the long term for chronic pain. These drugs also have a side effect such as nausea, constipation, vomiting, sleepiness, and headaches, among others. However, there are safer ways to deal with chronic pain. More details click here.

 

Trying Yoga As An Alternative Treatment To Back Pain

Trying Yoga As An Alternative Treatment To Back Pain    

We have mentioned that a back pain sufferer must continue with physical activities, but in some cases, it is not easy. According to a study, one alternative is yoga, since it includes a combination of physical movements, controlled breathing (also known as yoga breathing), and relaxation or meditation. Additional details click here.

 

A Comfortable Seating Position Will Help Avoid Back Pain While Driving

A Comfortable Seating Position Will Help Avoid Back Pain While Driving    

Driving for an extended time can be the cause of back pain. However, experts agree that this is a result of a poor driving position, in which people are too much in a hurry to take their time and properly adjust the seat. Another reason is that seats are designed for the average person, while we are all different. The main problem is when the hips are higher than the knees, because of the extra pressure on lumbar disks. Click here for more info.

 

Myths About Back Pain

Myths About Back Pain    

Back pain is uncomfortable but rarely dangerous. There are myths about back pain cures. One of them is related to professionals realigning slipped disks and joints. Even though these can provide short-term relief, the benefits are due to muscle relaxation and changes in the nervous system. Also, there is no evidence an ideal posture exists. More info click here.