There’s a good chance that you’ve heard someone blame their arthritis pain on the winter cold. At first glance, this might sound like a credible complaint. But is this common accusation actually accurate? According to a 2017 report, the answer ...
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MELT Method: The Key to Fixing Back Pain?
Book Review: The MELT Method Author: Sue Hitzmann 304 pages, Harper Collins, $25.99 Are you suffering from chronic pain? Do you have a pain in your neck that won’t go away? Or pain in your foot that you just ...
Read More »Alleviating Chronic Back Pain
Book Review: Treat Your Own Back Author: Robin McKenzie, CNZM, OBE, FCSP (Hon), FNZSP (Hon), Dip MDT, Dip MT 100 pages, Spinal Publications New Zealand Ltd, $10.00 Many people suffer from acute or chronic back pain and have tried holistic adjustment ...
Read More »Overlooked Reasons for Back Pain
When back pain flares up, it usually can be blamed on a certain group of culprits. Generally speaking, this problem is often attributed to injuries, poor posture or the presence of chronic conditions known for causing pain, such as osteoarthritis. ...
Read More »What’s Your Pain Tolerance? Some Possible Factors
Like the ability to tolerate cold weather and stress, it may often appear as if some people seemed better equipped to handle pain than others. Because of this, you might have heard the term “pain tolerance” mentioned at some point ...
Read More »Sensitive to Pain? Your Brain (or Genes) Might be Why
Like it or not, pain is an inescapable fact of life; regardless of whether a person leads an active or sedentary lifestyle, all of us have had to deal with certain injuries and/or pain-inducing medical conditions. You might have noticed, ...
Read More »Common Causes of Back Pain, and How to Prevent It
Along with wrinkles and graying hair, back pain is often considered one of the sobering signs of getting older. You’ve probably heard at least one person complain about his or her persistent back problems, and at times it may seem ...
Read More »Gardening With Arthritis: Ways to Keep Pain at Bay
Arthritis is a painful disease that 50 million Americans suffer with every year. Despite its severity, it’s still possible for those with arthritis to enjoy regular physical activity. Arthritis sufferers who like to garden, for instance, don’t necessarily have to ...
Read More »Taking a Hard Look at Acupuncture
Most people have heard of acupuncture, and probably have some idea of what the procedure involves. Of course, the idea of having needles stuck into the body doesn’t appeal to everyone. Likewise, while acupuncture has its share of supporters, there ...
Read More »Can Getting a Massage be Good for Your Health?
Massages are generally thought of as a technique for helping the body to relax. Judging by the amount of money Americans spend on them, it seems that massages are very effective in helping customers unwind. The American Massage Therapy Association ...
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