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22nd September 2009
It is a sad day when one has to deal with pediatric disorders in the family. Most people believe that children should never suffer from physical problems. Yet, the reality must be faced that pediatric disorders can happen. The good news is that physiot... Read >
Author: Carey Hudson21st September 2009
Scoliosis is a medical condition that refers to a lateral or rotational curve and deformities in the spine. There are different types and causes of scoliosis. A congenital scoliosis is a condition that has developed after birth while an idiopathic scolio... Read >
Author: wbdoyle16th September 2009
Physical pain in the muscles such as fibromyalgia or pain in the spine or joints caused by arthritis, scoliosis, inflammation or swelling is debilitating, restrictive and generally impacts just about every aspect of every moment of daily life for tho... Read >
Author: Adrian5504th September 2009
STATISTICS ON BACK PAIN
Among which are:
Bulging or ruptured disks. Cauda equine syndrome. This is due to the added weight and hormonal fibers which expand the sacroiliac joints and widens the size of the birth canal. Osteoarthritis usually hits the j... Read >
Author: Steve Whelan23rd August 2009
Often somebody will say to me, "Why would a child have to have a chiropractic adjustment?" My response is mostly, "Children have spines too!' Child chiropractic care is growing in renown and I have seen many patients in my office from newborns to geriatri... Read >
Author: Daryl Davis11th August 2009
There are many reasons why people develop causes for lower back pain. They may be work related or may have stemmed from injuries road, sports, or simple accidents. In some cases, the reason for a person's lower back suffering may be due to the person's ag... Read >
Author: Alvin Hopkinson11th August 2009
There are many reasons why people develop causes for lower back pain. They may be work related or may have stemmed from injuries road, sports, or simple accidents. In some cases, the reason for a person's lower back suffering may be due to the person's ag... Read >
Author: Alvin Hopkinson10th August 2009
Back pains especially the chronic ones are said to be signs of the existence of a more pressing disease such as those of the kidney and pancreas as well of a type of ulcer. But not all back problems are minor muscle strains or caused by disease because st... Read >
Author: Timbo02nd August 2009
Once in their lifetime, more than 31 million
Americans experienced dorsalquia; 60% suffered
back problems; 4 out of 5 people had low back
pain while 50% of working Americans have back
pain symptoms each year.In some patients,
no specific cause i... Read >
Author: woodboy31st July 2009
In this article you will learn the treatment for back pain, the common causes, and the ways of preventing back injury. Nearly everyone at some point in their life will experience back pain that can interfere with their daily activities, work or recreation... Read >
Author: emergencysuppliesinfo.com29th July 2009
There are many reasons that can cause backache. Backache is very commonly seen in women. Most common reason is menstrual periods. Some of the health ailments such as slipped disks, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis etc can also give rise to backache. Rarely, d... Read >
Author: Dr. Mital John19th July 2009
Adult Scoliosis is a spinal abnormality that occurs during adulthood, or is a continuation of the disease that was undiagnosed or ignored during childhood or adolescence.
Adult Scoliosis is generally idiopathic, which means that its cause is unknown. ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle09th July 2009
Back pain is the pain in the region of the back or spine. Backache, as the name suggest, is nothing but pain in the back. It is one of the most common ailments of the mankind. Medically, it can be considered as lumbago especially when the backache is lowe... Read >
Author: steven marks07th July 2009
Though the polio vaccine has nearly eradicated the polio virus among the populations of industrialized nations, people whose lives were affected by paralytic polio before the vaccine became largely available in the late 1950’s and 1960’s continue to l... Read >
Author: kentsmith07th July 2009
Though the polio vaccine has nearly eradicated the polio virus among the populations of industrialized nations, people whose lives were affected by paralytic polio before the vaccine became largely available in the late 1950’s and 1960’s continue to l... Read >
Author: kentsmith28th June 2009
Does chronic back pain keep you from enjoying your favorite activities? If so, it’s probable that you suffer from one of the following back conditions. The extreme discomfort of lower back pain, upper back pain, sciatica, scoliosis, herniated discs, sp... Read >
Author: Robert A. Meyer17th June 2009
The search for height products is one of a struggle. Sometimes it seems as though there are not products in the market that really work. Being short in this society is intimidating because people tend to overlook you as a person and your potential. Th... Read >
Author: diggsrooney04th June 2009
This is the second question I usually get, the first one being, "I don't need a bike fit or a new bike, because I fit my bike just fine." The question of whether a bike fits or not has been asked for decades and at the end of the day, the answer does not ... Read >
Author: Kevin Saunders10th April 2009
Sciatica is the Latin word for "Pain down the back of the leg". It is a referred pain usually caused by trapping the sciatic nerve in the lower back. Sciatica is a set of symptoms rather than a diagnosis for what is irritating the root of the nerve, causi... Read >
Author: Johnemman10th April 2009
Sciatica is the Latin word for "Pain down the back of the leg". It is a referred pain usually caused by trapping the sciatic nerve in the lower back. Sciatica is a set of symptoms rather than a diagnosis for what is irritating the root of the nerve, causi... Read >
Author: Johnemman27th March 2009
For some children injury can interfere with proper development or they may develop abnormally due to a congenial condition or behavior they exhibit. A doctor with training in pediatrics is trained to identify and treat developmental anomalies before they ... Read >
Author: Mark Weiss11th March 2009
Scoliosis is one of the most widespread ailments we know of. According to ongoing studies and surveys, twelve percent of the planet's population suffers from this state. Unfortunately, scoliosis remains undiagnosed in the large number of cases.
The har... Read >
Author: Jamie Hanson11th March 2009
Scoliosis is one of the most common diseases we know of. According to ongoing studies and research, twelve percent of the world's residents suffers from this state. Unfortunately, scoliosis remains undiagnosed in the vast majority of cases.
The severit... Read >
Author: Jamie Hanson05th March 2009
Countless people - not only teenagers - aren’t happy with their height and wish they could grow taller. A lot of short people think that tall people get more attention and respect, are more confident, earn more money, get better educations and are more ... Read >
Author: Steve Wells26th February 2009
As predictably as hairdressers focus on split ends and cobblers look for run-down heels, certain kinds of back practitioners tend to diagnose with tunnel vision. Believe it or not, the name of your back problem may depend on the type of your practitioner'... Read >
Author: gillmortensen7326th February 2009
As predictably as hairdressers focus on split ends and cobblers look for run-down heels, certain kinds of back practitioners tend to diagnose with tunnel vision. Believe it or not, the name of your back problem may depend on the type of your practitioner'... Read >
Author: MichelleS23rd February 2009
Did you know that 90% of us will suffer with a back problem at some time in our lives?
60% will be sub-acute or chronic and at least half of these cases will be caused by poor posture. The effects of these alarming statistics are far-reaching as the fo... Read >
Author: Josie McKenlay 13th February 2009
When I talk about tailoring a back pain exercise program to my clients specific needs, I have in mind the specific condition - provided that one can be identified - that is the root cause of your chronic back pain.
Many, if not most, back pain problems... Read >
Author: gillmortensen7313th February 2009
When I talk about tailoring a back pain exercise program to my clients specific needs, I have in mind the specific condition - provided that one can be identified - that is the root cause of your chronic back pain.
Many, if not most, back pain problems... Read >
Author: MichelleS12th February 2009
With its traditional emphasis on the integration of spine, mind and spirit, yoga provides an excellent form of back pain relief. In fact, a recent US survey revealed yoga instruction and practice to be among the most successful of all back pain treatments... Read >
Author: gillmortensen7312th February 2009
With its traditional emphasis on the integration of spine, mind and spirit, yoga provides an excellent form of back pain relief. In fact, a recent US survey revealed yoga instruction and practice to be among the most successful of all back pain treatments... Read >
Author: MichelleS05th February 2009
Bursitis is the painful inflammation or irritation of the bursa. The bursa is a soft, tiny, fluid-filled sac that covers and cushions the movement between the bones, tendons and muscles near the joints. There are 160 bursae in the body. The major bursae a... Read >
Author: Fiona Eakin08th January 2009
It’s a matter of fact that many people suffer from back pain through obesity. Doctors and sports physicians are frequently confronted with this complaint. The cause of back pain, especially lower back pain, often consists in obesity. According to the AO... Read >
Author: WeightLossInfo04th December 2008
The medical industry defines lumbago as mild to severe pain or discomfort in the region of the lower back. There are two specific types of lumbago pain, specifically, acute (pain can be sudden and severe and comes and goes) or chronic, lasting over three ... Read >
Author: painrelief21st October 2008
The lifetime incidence of low back pain is very high, with most of us being affected to a lesser or greater extent at some point in our life. The very high numbers of lumbar pain sufferers means a large proportion of physiotherapy clients have this proble... Read >
Author: David Ravech07th October 2008
Lower back pain can be treated in a number of different ways and unfortunately there are times when surgery seems to be the only option.
Depending upon your particular condition, there are several types of surgical procedures that can be done in orde... Read >
Author: Dan Raymond24th September 2008
Scoliosis is defined as curvature of the spine in the coronal (front view) plane. Idiopathic scoliosis is the most common type of spinal deformity confronting orthopedic surgeons. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is present in 2 to 4 percent of children be... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen12th September 2008
As the body succumbs to pain and dis-ease from genetics, injury, or trauma it is ever more obvious that space
and organization in the body are necessary. Certified Rolfing and Rolf Movement manipulates and re-integrates the tissue and nervous system to r... Read >
Author: Certified Rolfer12th September 2008
The whole structure has experienced a deeper felt sense of space, organization, and integration by the Rolfing seventh hour session: Palintonicity/Adaptability (7-8-9) core expressing through lower pole (push).
The amount of stress that the visceral cr... Read >
Author: Certified Rolfer12th September 2008
Rotoscoliosis is a pathology that is ongoing and continuous over time and is always falling out of balance. The central nervous system is the initiator of scoliosis and manifests as rotation, counter-rotation, and compression in the structure and tissue... Read >
Author: Certified Rolfer09th September 2008
Freeman-Sheldon syndrome is a very rare genetic condition. Freeman-sheldon syndrome is characterized by multiple contractures (i.e., restricted faction around two or more body areas) at birth (congenital), abnormalities of the head and face (craniofacial)... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen08th September 2008
As the body succumbs to pain and dis-ease from genetics, injury, or trauma it is ever more obvious that space
and organization in the body are necessary. Certified Rolfing and Rolf Movement manipulates and re-integrates the tissue and nervous system to r... Read >
Author: rolfmovement08th September 2008
The whole structure has experienced a deeper felt sense of space, organization, and integration by the Rolfing seventh hour session: Palintonicity/Adaptability (7-8-9) core expressing through lower pole (push).
The amount of stress that the visceral cr... Read >
Author: rolfmovement08th September 2008
Rotoscoliosis is a pathology that is ongoing and continuous over time and is always falling out of balance. The central nervous system is the initiator of scoliosis and manifests as rotation, counter-rotation, and compression in the structure and tissue. ... Read >
Author: rolfmovement02nd September 2008
Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa. A bursa is a small fluid-filled sac that works as a skiding surface to descrease friction between tissues of the body. Bursitis chance when a bursa becomes inflamed. When inflammation happens, movement or pressure is p... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd July 2008
VertiBaX: Bringing Lower Back/Core Muscle Pain Relief
VertiBaX: Healthcare Sensory Back Belts are currently bringing revolutionary core muscle pain relief to many people across Europe suffering from lower back pain. Due to the success of the joint hea... Read >
Author: lindaloo15th May 2008
Brachyolmia is a rare form of skeletal dysplasia. Brachyolmia is a form of spondylodysplasia. It is characterized by generalized platyspondyly without significant epiphyseal, metaphyseal, or diaphyseal changes in the long bones. There are four main types:... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen28th April 2008
People are always searching for new ways to treat their back pain. An alternative to taking drugs to end their pain is what many people want. Physical therapy and exercise is one such way to help eliminate the pain and keep it from returning, without the ... Read >
Author: Golfer5713th April 2008
Can prayers really help you get healing? Are angels or spiritual guides just fantasy or are they really at the other end of your whisper for help?
Laura, a shy 17 year old, could not wait to get home from the world renowned Hospital For Special Surger... Read >
Author: Laura Bartolini Mendelsohn01st April 2008
Back pain is one of the most common ailments of mankind. Ever since human beings stood upright they have been having trouble with their backs. In fact, experts estimate that roughly 80 percent of people will experience back pain at some point in their l... Read >
Author: peterhutch01st April 2008
Back pain is one of the most common ailments of mankind. Ever since human beings stood upright they have been having trouble with their backs. In fact, experts estimate that roughly 80 percent of people will experience back pain at some point in their l... Read >
Author: peterhutch30th March 2008
As a young adolescent I awaited the time my body would bloom into a woman’s. During this time I would examine my body to see how it looked in the mirror. One day I noticed one shoulder was higher than the other. I strained to see my back with a mirro... Read >
Author: Laura Bartolini Mendelsohn22nd January 2008
Normally, a spine when viewed from rear should appear straight but if the spine is lateral or curved or sideways or rotated then it is affected by scoliosis. It gives an appearance as if the person has leaned to a side. According to Scoliosis Research S... Read >
Author: Krishan Bakhru29th October 2007
Rett syndrome is not a degenerative disorder, but rather is a neurodevelopmental disorder. Rett syndrome affects one in every 10,000 to 15,000 live female births. It occurs in all racial and ethnic groups worldwide. Parents later reflected on how it was n... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen21st October 2007
Managing your back pain can be difficult for many people. Along with general practitioners, there are many back doctors that have devoted the time to correcting more specific types of back and neck pain.If before the end of your treatment you find yourse... Read >
Author: Robert Langard21st October 2007
If you are suffering from back or neck pain you usually look to your family doctor or primary care physician first for medical attention. Unfortunately many patients end up needed to go a step further and require the services of a spine specialist. A sp... Read >
Author: Robert Langard25th September 2007
Scoliosis is a medical condition that refers to a lateral or rotational curve and deformities in the spine. There are different types and causes of scoliosis. A congenital scoliosis is a condition that has developed after birth while an idiopathic scolio... Read >
Author: aseya24th July 2007
As we approach the coming school year, we head off to the stores and malls to buy school supplies. Of course, most kids have outgrown most of the clothes they finished the last school year in just a couple of months ago. And then, there’s the usual ar... Read >
Author: Tim Langley, D.C.23rd July 2007
Yoga for Back Pain
Today, most of the people are experiencing back pain. The reasons for getting problem are several. However, yoga for back pain may be beneficial as it comprises of physical movements, but it may also put forth benefits through its e... Read >
Author: Alien21st May 2007
Prolotherapy has always mystified me. Well, I shouldn't say prolotherapy per say but rather the lack of attention it gets as a potential solution to help people with back pain.
In case you don't know, prolotherapy involves the injection of minerals, d... Read >
06th May 2007
Both orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons are trained to do spinal surgery, and many doctors from both disciplines specialize in spinal surgery. The only difference between what they can do is that only neurosurgeons are trained to do procedures that in... Read >
Author: Egalthan06th May 2007
Spinal stenosis is narrowing of any of the vertebral openings that nerves go through. The narrowing compresses the nerve, and symptoms appear due to impaired nerve function. The spine is composed of approximately 33 interlocking bones, called vertebrae.... Read >
Author: Egalthan01st May 2007
Orthopedic surgeons frequently perform spinal orthopedic procedures to relieve symptoms caused by spinal nerve compression. Nerves that exit the spinal column between the vertebrae can be compressed by an intervetebral disc, by the vertebrae themselves or... Read >
Author: Egalthan01st May 2007
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that puts pressure on the spinal cord and/or on spinal nerves as they leave the spine. Compression of the nerve interferes with communication between the brain and the body, and results in sensory problem... Read >
Author: Egalthan23rd April 2007
Getting enough exercise is a great challenge in today's work-driven world: there are just too many reports to finish, too many accounts to attend to, and too many deals to close. A day at the gym can be too demanding for the busy executive, and a few hour... Read >
Author: Albert Lee11th January 2007
Replacing Fear of Injury with Proper Techniqueby Vic HoltremanOver the years I've heard many people say that deadlifts are theworst thing for your back, or if you're going to do them you'd betteruse a weighlifting belt, and you're still nuts even if you d... Read >
Vic Holtreman
02nd January 2007
Many individuals with cerebral palsy have no additional medical disorders. However, because cerebral palsy involves the brain and the brain controls so many of the body’s functions, cerebral palsy can also cause seizures, impair intellectual development... Read >
Author: altec01523rd June 2006
The spine of the human body consists of 24 vertebrae. There are 7 cervical vertebrae in the Scoliosis is a potentially crippling condition that can cause deformity in children. Early detection and treatment, therefore, is extremely important in reducing o... Read >
Author: Anne Wolski01st April 2006
Before we understand about scoliosis exercise let us have a brief overview of what scoliosis is.Scoliosis is a back condition in which a person has side-to-side spinal curves in addition to the normal curves through which the lower portion of the human ba... Read >
Author: Saurabh Jain01st April 2006
Scoliosis is a condition in which a person has side-to-side spinal curves in addition to the normal curves through which the lower portion of the human back curves inwards. Standing upright cannot cure these side-to-side curves. Some of the bones of a per... Read >
Author: Saurabh Jain01st April 2006
A question that people normally ask is whether exercises to correct scoliosis are effective. Scoliosis is the lateral curvature of the spine. It is a progressive disease. Experts feel that exercises to correct scoliosis are not that effective, as little e... Read >
Author: Saurabh Jain01st April 2006
Scoliosis is the lateral curvature of the spine. It is a progressive disease. Little evidence has been found on the effectiveness of exercises on scoliosis, though there are reports that show some improvement in the degree of curvature. What so far has no... Read >
Author: Saurabh Jain21st March 2006
In fitness, like in any other sport, correct performing of exercises is essential. Even if a program is well dosed, divided and individualized, as long as the exercises are not done correctly, no one can expect to achieve the results he/she expected. More... Read >
Author: Isabel Curini09th November 2005
Copyright 2005 David Altfeder
Lower back pain (also called lumbar pain or backache) is very common. Virtually everyone at some time in their life experiences a backache. Except for the common cold, backaches account for more doctor visits and more miss... Read >
Author: David Altfeder
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