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  Why Walking Is Good for Your Lower Back

  Tags: Pain Management, Health and Wellness, Back Pain | Posted on: 09-Oct-2020 | No of views: 4728

  Walking is relatively easy to do and one of the most overlooked ways that you can help relieve and prevent future flareups of lower back pain. Two specific and direct benefits of adding a regular walking routine to your lower back treatment program are highlighted below.
  Walking Strengthens the Muscles That Support Your Spine - Your trunk, core, and lumbar (lower back) muscles play a vital role in maintaining the stability and movement of your lower back.

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  Hand Exercises to Ease Arthritis Pain

  Tags: Pain Management, Health and Wellness | Posted on: 07-Oct-2020 | No of views: 8141

  Painful Hands - Arthritis wears away at the cartilage of a joint, which is the cushioning material between bones. This can cause inflammation and irritation of the synovial lining, which produces the synovial fluid that helps protect and lubricate the joint. When arthritis affects the joints of the hands, it can cause pain and stiffness. That pain can get worse whenever you use your hand a lot for repetitive tasks. For example, typing on a computer keyboard or gripping utensils in the kitchen can cause discomfort. You may also lose strength in your hands. Weakness in your hands can make it hard to do even the simplest everyday tasks, such as opening jars.

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  How Weight Loss Can Help with Pain Management

  Tags: Pain Management, Health and Wellness, Back Pain | Posted on: 05-Oct-2020 | No of views: 4367

  When patients and their doctors talk about pain relief strategies, one area often gets overlooked: weight management. While working on a weight management plan likely won’t offer instant relief, research seems to indicate there is a strong connection between carrying extra pounds and how much we hurt and even modest weight loss can help turn things around.

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  How to Treat Lower Right Back Muscle Strain

  Tags: Pain Management, Health and Wellness, Back Pain | Posted on: 02-Oct-2020 | No of views: 9627

  A muscle strain is a common cause of lower back pain and maybe localized to the right side of your lower back. Muscle strains occur when a muscle is pulled beyond its normal limit, causing the muscle fibers to overstretch or have small, microscopic tears. While this type of injury is typically minor and heals without complications1, the pain may be severe and your back may be markedly stiff.

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  Treatment of Arthritis Pain Without Medication

  Tags: Pain Management, Health and Wellness | Posted on: 30-Sep-2020 | No of views: 4132

  What Is Arthritis? - Arthritis can sometimes serve as a bit of an umbrella term. It is used to describe over 100 different types of joint pain and joint disease experienced by millions of people. It is true that arthritis seems to favor the elderly, as it becomes more apparent in people as they age; however, it is possible for people to experience arthritis in their early middle age.

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  Important Things to Look for in a Pain Management Plan

  Tags: Pain Management, Health and Wellness, Back Pain | Posted on: 28-Sep-2020 | No of views: 4235

  Pain can be a huge barrier to living a happy and fulfilling life. When I meet a new patient for the first time, I often let them know that while working on the pain problem itself is very important, my primary goal is to break down this barrier and help them get to healthy and well overall.

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  3 Beginner Yoga Poses for Lower Back Pain Relief

  Tags: Pain Management, Health and Wellness, Back Pain | Posted on: 25-Sep-2020 | No of views: 6524

  Yoga is a low-impact, effective way to relax tight muscles and build strength which can help relieve lower back pain. Try these 3 beginner-level poses and see if you find relief. Remember to take it slow and stop if the pain gets worse.
  Sphinx Pose - The sphinx pose puts your lower back muscles in a more relaxed position and is sometimes recommended for people who have sciatica pain from a herniated disc. You need to lie on the ground, so use a yoga mat or thick towel.

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  Nerve Treatments for Arthritis Pain

  Tags: Pain Management, Health and Wellness | Posted on: 23-Sep-2020 | No of views: 4456

  Nerve Treatments for Arthritis Pain - Nerves transmit pain signals from the brain to joints if you have arthritis. Learn about the treatments that block these signals and ease the pain. Have you tried many medications, non-drug therapies, and lifestyle habits to treat your arthritis pain? Are you putting off joint surgery for as long as possible? You may consider a treatment that blocks the pain signals being sent from your central nervous system to painful joints.

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  Stem Cells in Pain Medicine (2)

  Tags: Stem Cell, Pain Management, Health and Wellness, Back Pain | Posted on: 21-Sep-2020 | No of views: 4810

  Neuropathic Pain - Treatment of neuropathic pain is a clinical challenge, as the pathogenesis is very complicated. The pathology of neuropathic pain involves the entire nervous systems, including the peripheral nerve, dorsal root ganglion, spinal cord, and brain. The main idea of applying stem cells to neuropathic pain is based on the ability of stem cells to release neurotrophic factors, along with providing a cellular source for replacing the injured neural cells, which make them ideal candidates for modulating and possibly reversing intractable neuropathic pain.

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  What Causes Upper Left Back Pain?

  Tags: Pain Management, Health and Wellness, Back Pain | Posted on: 18-Sep-2020 | No of views: 7349

  Back pain that is localized to the upper left side can be both frustrating and puzzling, especially when the cause is unknown. Depending on your health history, you may wonder if the pain is related to your spine, shoulder, ribs, or possibly an internal organ, such as the heart. Let’s look at some possible causes of upper left back pain, and when it requires a doctor visit. Muscle Strain - Upper back pain is commonly related to a muscle strain, which can feel anywhere from a dull ache to an intense or burning pain. For people experiencing mild to moderate upper left back pain with recent onset, muscle strain is by far the most common cause.

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