Causes of Back Stiffness Siting too long in one position, at work, school or going for a ride Lifting heavy items in the wrong way Heavy backpacks with too many books or work Poor nutrition Stressed out Mamma! Or father, son, daughter, or whoever
This therapy has a soothing effect on the nerves. It helps tight muscles to relax and signals the brain to release endorphins. Interferential is known as the therapy that sends little electrical pulses thru the body. Thanks to modern technology, you no longer have to make a trip to the clinic, chiropractor or doctor’s office [...]
Reduce Pain Promotes Healing Stimulates Endorphin Release Increases Range of Motion Interferential therapy uses tiny electrical currents, that intersect below the surface of the skin. This promotes endorphin release in the body. Endorphins are the bodies, natural, built in pain killers.
After my motorcycle accident, my friend loaned me his inversion table. It takes up too much space in my garage, he said. I am more than happy to have it at my house. It is well worth the space it takes up in my house. Now he just comes over once a week to get [...]
In this video, Mr. Skeleton man, gives us an inner view of the workings of sciatica. You can see exactly what causes sciatica pain. Most sciatica pain issues start in the lumbar spine area, around the L4, L5, S1 discs. A disc bulge or herniation in this area, compromises the sciatic nerve as it exits [...]
My sciatica pain suddenly flared up the other day, while I was playing disc golf. Luckily, I had a battery powered, portable Interferential unit, in my van. I hooked up the electrodes and fired it up.
Here is a great video demonstration of where the sciatic nerve is located and where problems can occur. Some people often mistake other problems for sciatica. Of course the real first step to solving any problem, is to determine the true cause. Anyone who suffers from sciatica, or thinks they have sciatica, would benefit from [...]
McKenzie exercises offer hope for the sciatica sufferer. This first video is targeted towards people who have sciatica due to a disc problem, like disc bulge or disc herniation. Click here to see the second video, focusing on pain due to piriformis syndrome, and how to tell the difference between true sciatica and piriformis syndrome. [...]
Stress can add to any chronic pain situation. Worry, fear, anxiety in the mind can increase pain in the body. Relaxation techniques are the antidote to excess stress and muscle tension. Restorative yoga provide the mind and body with deep relaxation, that in my book, beats meditation and other relaxation methods.
How do you tell the difference? The symptoms are very similar, pain down the leg. The cause or root problem can be different however. Dr George Best shares 2 simple tests, to help tell the difference.
