"Over the hill and through the woods to grandmother's house we go..." The problem is that grandma has beds that were made in the 1960's: lumpy, bumpy, and hard as a rock. A bad bed can put such a damper on holiday festivities. Waking up in pain throughout the night, flare-ups of painful conditions, and the lack of sleep can turn anyone into a cranky scrooge. Instead of avoiding the family fun just because of a bad bed, try these three alternative ways to rest in peace.
I'm not saying that the right bed and mattress bed will cure your insomnia or sleep apnea or sleep paralysis, but a bed or mattress that's... Read more »
One of the major risks of having spine surgery is the development of an infection. Discitis is an uncommon infection of the spinal disc... Read more »
Ahimsa, an important tenet of yoga philosophy, means the avoidance of violence. This includes violence towards others and violence towards... Read more »
A recent task force has determined that women are at higher risk for developing neck pain than men. What accounts for this gender... Read more »
Hey you, sitting at your computer: Sit up straight and don't slouch. The importance of having good posture at your desk, at your dinner... Read more »
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Spinal pain, or back pain, is very common in the Western world. In fact, it affects up to 80 percent of people at least one time in their life.... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
and CausesThe origin of the pain is often unknown, and imaging studies may fail to determine its cause. Disk disease, spinal arthritis, and muscle... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Exercise and Physical TherapyThe Role of Physical TherapyPhysical therapy with a trained professional may be useful if pain has not improved after 3... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Back pain - nonspecific Treatment The majority of nonspecific back pain is probably caused by muscle strain. This usually responds... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Pain felt in your lower back may come from the spine, muscles, nerves, or other structures in that region. It may also radiate from other areas like... Read more »
THAT caused my back pain? Many of us have hurt our backs by lifting heavy things, falling, or taking a bad step on stairs or ladders. But experts say there are some everyday back pain triggers that many people aren't even aware can hurt their...
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