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29th September 2009
Every year we face challenges, ones that require us to step outside our comfort zone and brave the unknown. We feel the fear in the pit of our stomachs, yet deep down we know it’s time to meet the challenges head on. Perhaps you’re stuck in a rut and ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle24th September 2009
Historical references to a universal energy field date back as far as 5000 B.C. to India where prana was considered to be the basic source of life. In China it was referred to as chi and was believed to be in all matter. Two polar forces were recognized, ... Read >
Author: aashish12318th August 2009
Pain in the lower part of the back is a common phenomenon affecting people all over the world. Even though it is not a specific illness, when encountered it is one of the worst form of symptoms that might come up due to a wide range of reasons. Medical ch... Read >
Author: Azeem03rd August 2009
If you feel like you've been run over by a Mack truck, have no energy whatsoever, have a general feeling of achiness/pain that just won't go away, welcome to the unfortunate world of chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. If you've been through the ringer in t... Read >
Author: pauly31st July 2009
The advantages of forex currency trading include:
Forex trading can be done with hundreds rather than thousands of dollars.
You can trade the forex markets 24 hours a day Sunday through Friday.
The funds are liquid and you do not have to wait for... Read >
Author: Teve31st July 2009
One back pain relief product that has run into some mixed reviews is the DaVinci Tool Soft, which sells for about $17 on Amazon. People praise the product for its ability to release trigger points in the neck region, reduce charley-horse cramping in the c... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON31st July 2009
A new product in the back pain relief category is picking up a lot of positive attention in the Amazon marketplace. The $32 Body Back Buddy: The Sport Pain Reliever Self Massage Tool has received 4.6/5 stars and more than fifty glowing reviews.
Very f... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON30th July 2009
Rolfing is a method of structural integration accomplished by soft tissue manipulation and movement education. Developed in the 1950s by Ida Rolf, this bodywork method has allowed people to stand straighter, move better then ever and gain height through i... Read >
Author: hefferon30th July 2009
Research by Drs. Janet Travell and David Simons, authors of "The Trigger Point Manual," has shown that trigger points are the primary cause of pain at least 75 percent of the time and are a factor in nearly every painful condition.
Trigger points, a t... Read >
Author: hefferon30th July 2009
Back pain costs Americans roughly $50 billion in medical care, disability payments and pain relief products each year. More than six million people suffer from mechanical lower back pain alone. Next to cancer and heart disease, back pain is one of the mos... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON19th July 2009
We all probably get sore, tight muscles now and again. However, if it persists, we may have a chronic problem on our hands. If you feel like your muscles are in a knot, difficult and painful to move, reoccurring, or the tightness gives you multiple headac... Read >
Author: Stephen Akamine15th July 2009
We all know Acupressure has been around for some 5,000 years now and those of us involved in Holistic and wellness remain convinced that the procedures encompassed within this sphere are more efficacious than physical therapy. Every living being has a lif... Read >
Author: petersonbran10th July 2009
What is TMJ?
The Temporomandibular Joint connects the lower jaw to the skull and is responsible for the opening and closing of the mouth. The way your teeth fit together can affect the health of the TMJ (jaw joint). If the TMJ is dislocated, this can l... Read >
Author: Candy01st May 2009
When knots are not funny:
Trigger points – we usually call them knots – are small areas of incredibly tight and painful muscle tissue that can be located in the back, shoulders and even the chest. They hurt, they can appear seemingly out of nowhere ... Read >
Author: Lenka16th April 2009
It`s no secret that back pain has reached near epidemic proportions. This kind of pain can stop you in your tracks. Ask anyone who suffers from back pain how it has affected their life. They will probably tell you that their life is now all about their ba... Read >
Author: Louise Green10th 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
Upper back pain is far less common than lower back pain. But it can still be very painful and frustrating. Usually the cause is some type of muscular irritation. However, herniated discs or other structural injuries can also lead to pain in the upper... Read >
Author: Kris Bickell17th March 2009
Win your love back. After a painful breakup, if you choose to win your love back, Congrats. It is possible. If you are ready to spend some time you have a window of opportunity to win her back. But even before you make your first move towards getting her,... Read >
Author: SriHari10th March 2009
Recognized as one of the best methods of healing, massage therapy means different things to different people. A recently published journal article identified over 80 types of massage, most of which have only been developed over the past 30 years. But let ... Read >
Author: Ben 10th March 2009
Recognized as one of the best methods of healing, massage therapy means different things to different people. A recently published journal article identified over 80 types of massage, most of which have only been developed over the past 30 years. But let ... Read >
Author: Ben 23rd January 2009
You are knock out on bed because of a hard day's work. Most likely, nothing can awaken you, not even the noisy barking dog of your neighbor or the chilly breeze caressing your skin. However, you wake up to those pins and needles sensation on your right ha... Read >
Author: Jada Slover05th January 2009
Back pain is the second most common reason for medical office visits. About 60–90% of people will have at least one significant episode of low back pain during their lifetime. Low back pain is the most common and the most expensive cause of work-related... Read >
Author: Richard Willson04th December 2008
Performed correctly, I guarantee that you can instantly relieve pain between the shoulder blades. Many people experience pain in this area. This pain is usually the result of stress, poor posture, or both. The area between the shoulder blades is a common ... Read >
Author: Tony Wilson31st October 2008
Muscle pain also called Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) and refers to pain and inflammation that occurs in the soft tissues of the human body. Muscle pain can be chronic and primarily affects the connective tissue that covers the muscles, called the fascia... Read >
Author: painrelief21st October 2008
Myositis is the medical term for inflammation of muscle tissue and one type of muscle arthritis is dermatomyositis. (Without the rash, the condition is called polymyositis.) In this form, there is soreness and inflammation and pain in the muscles but ther... Read >
15th October 2008
If you are one of the many who suffer from the agonizing and incapacitating pain of migraine headaches you may be interested to know that one surgeon may have found the answer. After carrying out Botox injections for many years it was noticed that some o... Read >
Author: james09th September 2008
As the lifestyle of people is changing, so are their needs. Earlier, people used to live carefree life but with the change in times, the hustle bustle of city life has made it difficult for the common man to lead a healthy and satisfied life. Different ty... Read >
Author: Apisrisak21st August 2008
Joint ventures are one of the most effective ways to grow your business. Yet, like many of the most effective marketing strategies, when done improperly, your results may often be poor.
When you try to sell your product, you use all sorts of conversio... Read >
Author: Ajaay Kumar21st August 2008
Joint ventures are one of the most effective ways to grow your business. Yet, like many of the most effective marketing strategies, when done improperly, your results may often be poor.
When you try to sell your product, you use all sorts of conversio... Read >
Author: Ajaay Kumar05th July 2008
What is TMJ?
The Temporomandibular Joint connects the lower jaw to the skull and is responsible for the opening and closing of the mouth. The way your teeth fit together can affect the health of the TMJ (jaw joint). If the TMJ is dislocated, this ca... Read >
Author: Dr. Dawne Slabach25th May 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Hailey Harris
Joint pain and fatigue are the common symptoms of Fibromyalgia. Nearly 3.7 million Americans are affected by the illness, most of who are women. Most people are ignorant of these symptoms and tend to ignore symptoms in ... Read >
20th May 2008
Why Do I Constantly Get Muscle Tension In My Neck?
…And How Can I End The Pain And Soreness?
Summary: Do you often wake up with a stiff neck? Feel like you always have soreness across the shoulders? Notice you can't turn your head li... Read >
Author: docb01st May 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Hailey Harris
Myotherapy is a treatment that relives pain; it involves applying pressure at trigger points that are situated all over the body. Trigger points are hypersensitive locations that are responsible for pain when the indivi... Read >
04th March 2008
Research by Drs. Janet Travell and David Simons, authors of "The Trigger Point Manual," has shown that trigger points are the primary cause of pain at least 75 percent of the time and are a factor in nearly every painful condition.
Trigger points, a ty... Read >
Author: hefferon21st October 2007
After 40 weeks of gestation, most pregnant women are impatient for labor to begin; their restlessness may cause them to look for ways to induce labor. Once full term pregnancy is reached, there are several ways to induce labor including many natural meth... Read >
Author: Bob Alexander20th September 2007
Some body politics* suggest to learn how to deal with stress so it does not get in there way of making good decisions. Some people may take this advice and reap good rewards, but others may follow the same advice and fail. Why, well because we are all dif... Read >
Author: Li Ming Wong03rd September 2007
Perhaps you might have enjoyed a massage in the past. While relaxing massages are enjoyable...neuromuscular or NMT is a massage techniques that is specifically designed to address your pain.
You must understand that your nervous system controls everyth... Read >
Author: fcheshire28th August 2007
Now day’s alternative medicines for back pain are becoming more and more popular to help people with their back pain problem. The good thing about alternative medicines for back pain is that there is a very large choice of treatment compared to the more... Read >
Author: Frederic Madore26th August 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Hailey Harris
Differences Between Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain
Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain are syndromes that are closely related but have a few differences that are worth discussing. Knowing the two syndromes and their r... Read >
Author: Alex Perry26th July 2007
Self Myofascial Release (SMFR) is a technique that, when done properly, can return fascia to its original, flexible state. Over time fascia builds up knots, or trigger points due to trauma to the muscle. These knots are basically scar tissue that have b... Read >
Author: Arnold Schwarz16th June 2007
In 1990 I decided to move to Dallas from San Jose to attend
Parker College of Chiropractic. For anyone that is familiar
with the climates of these two cities the heat and
humidity during the summer months are at two extremes of
the spectrum. I quickly... Read >
Author: Rod BeDuhn11th May 2007
Massage chairs are gaining popularity. With today's technologically advanced electric massage chairs, you can enjoy the benefits of shiatsu or Swedish massage in the comfort of your own home. These chairs are great for a quick 15 minute tension-release, o... Read >
Author: Christapho30th April 2007
Don't have the cash for a weekly massage? Let a foam roller be your personal masseuse!
Foam rollers are used for both exercise and massage. During exercise, they promote core strenthening and deep muscle stretching. During massage, the roller applies ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer23rd April 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Hailey Harris
You know the pain, you know the trigger points, you know the fatigue that compounds the pain. You have probably spent a good amount of time in bed trying to deal with the pain, fatigue, headaches, brain fog, etc. But do... Read >
18th April 2007
Have you ever worked really, really hard on something only to experience that it just isn't working out the way you imagined leaving you feeling frustrated and stressed?
I recently experienced this exasperating situation in my own life. An inspiring... Read >
Author: Diana Long M.S.ACC06th April 2007
Fibromyalgia, also known as FM, non-articular rheumatism, soft tissue rheumatism and fibrositis, is a chronic pain illness characterized by widespread musculoskeletal aches and stiffness, soft tissue tenderness, general fatigue, and sleep disturbances.
... Read >
Author: Moses Wright28th February 2007
Anxiety headaches are, at least for me, a symptom or warning of being overloaded with information or emotions. The feeling of dizziness comes on without warning and is typically triggered by information coming from OUTSIDE my own head. Maybe it's the ki... Read >
Author: Abigail Franks07th January 2007
These are centuries old exercises that the Chinese believed could reduce eye strain and improve vision.
The Chinese are well known for treating health problems using Acupuncture techniques and many Western medical professionals have come to recognize i... Read >
06th January 2007
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), which is also called chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS), and myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), is known for its symptoms associated with extreme fatigue that cause a substantial reduction in activity leve... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer17th November 2006
Around 1988, I developed fibromyalgia. As has always been my path, I chose to address it naturally rather than through allopathic medicine. This is not a decision every person can make and, in an article such as this, I have focused on pain relief tips ... Read >
Author: N J Howell22nd August 2006
Is chronic pain making life difficult for you? Well have you tried the alternative medical form of treatment, acupuncture? Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese healing method that can heal people suffering from different types of clinical and medical conditi... Read >
Author: Marlin Shome23rd June 2006
Fibromyalgia is the migraine syndrome gone haywire. Treatment has to be directed toward controlling the migraine syndrome. Controlling the migraine syndrome can lead to a cure for fibromyalgia! That's right; I said a cure for fibromyalgia is possible! ... Read >
Author: J. Wes Tanner, MD09th June 2006
Copyright 2006 New World Opportunities Inc.
Ezine advertising compared to many conventional offline/online forms is still one of the most inexpensive costs per word methods of reaching your desired audience. But is it as easy as it may meet the eye?
... Read >
Author: MIKE LAPENNA18th May 2006
Fibromyalgia is a neurological chronic condition that affects the musculoskeletal tissues of the body. The disorder is mostly responsible for inducing discomfort, pain and fatigue in the muscles, ligaments, tendons and in the areas surrounding the joints.... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola17th March 2006
We have heard these before many times. We may have helped others prepare a wedding speech. Trust, this is very different from giving that speech yourself. The world changes totally when you are on the other side of the table. What you had been hearing til... Read >
Author: ted belfour31st August 2005
Massage –not the areas that hurt
Some experts think that arthritic conditions or pain conditions in general aggravate and flare up trigger points, and that one can get additional relief to arthritis symptoms trough self massage.
The idea is not to m... Read >
Author: Karri Koivula
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