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  • Regional News Stories: Pain That Lingers

    Chronic Pain News
    24 Jan 2012 | 5:10 am
    All this week ideastream is examining the "Body in Pain." Yesterday health reporter Anne Glausser looked at how we feel pain; today she looks at why it often lingers.

  • The Cost of Pain

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    27 Jan 2012 | 11:27 am
    Pain is generally under-treated in the U.S., but low-income and minority patients are even less likely to receive guideline-recommended pain treatment in virtually all healthcare settings in the U.S., according to the authors of a new paper from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, even though minority patients often suffer more severe pain and physical impairments than non-minority ...

  • Where Is the Pause Button in Life?

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    26 Jan 2012 | 4:20 pm
    I found the start key That was easy enough, ‘Cause it started without me Like Blindman’s Bluff. I can’t say I was normal But I was more like the rest, Now I’m distinctly different And I have just one request. Where is the pause button How do I slow it down? I wonder if, though dry, Could I suddenly just drown? If I don’t find that button I’ll just decay away I think the dye is cast Colors deepen every day. This nasty erosion of life Is in a constant state of progress While others all about me say “tsk, tsk” And worry about my constant stress. If only they knew, deep within my…

  • Florida Pain Network Announces Jacksonville Chiropractor Inclusion - DigitalJournal.com (press release)

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    28 Jan 2012 | 2:40 am
    Florida Pain Network Announces Jacksonville Chiropractor InclusionDigitalJournal.com (press release)If you are looking for a Jacksonville chiropractor, the Florida Pain Network will be able to connect you with the best Jacksonville chiropractic clinics very soon. The Network announced today that it is now accepting chiropractor Jacksonville FL and more »

  • Florida Pain Network Announces Jacksonville Chiropractor Inclusion

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    28 Jan 2012 | 2:08 am
    If patients in pain are looking for a Jacksonville chiropractor, the Florida Pain Network will be able to connect you with the best Jacksonville chiropractic clinics very soon. The Network announced today that it is now accepting chiropractor Jacksonville listings to serve patients.Jacksonville, FL (PRWEB) January 28, 2012 If you are looking for a Jacksonville chiropractor, the Florida Pain ...
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  • Florida Pain Network Announces Jacksonville Chiropractor Inclusion - DigitalJournal.com (press release)

    28 Jan 2012 | 2:40 am
    Florida Pain Network Announces Jacksonville Chiropractor InclusionDigitalJournal.com (press release)If you are looking for a Jacksonville chiropractor, the Florida Pain Network will be able to connect you with the best Jacksonville chiropractic clinics very soon. The Network announced today that it is now accepting chiropractor Jacksonville FL and more »

  • Golf Pain Away Tees Off With Official 2012 Launch In Orlando at the PGA ... - PR Web (press release)

    28 Jan 2012 | 2:14 am
    Golf Pain Away Tees Off With Official 2012 Launch In Orlando at the PGA PR Web (press release)Golf Pain Away celebrates 2012 commercial launch at PGA merchandise show in Orlando with the exciting announcement of their corporate partnership with Nick Price. Using GPA daily gives golfers of all levels the chance to enjoy their game again and play and more »

  • CHIVAS USA: Iraheta's debut ends in pain - ESPN (blog)

    28 Jan 2012 | 12:55 am
    CHIVAS USA: Iraheta's debut ends in painESPN (blog)By Scott French OXNARD -- Marvin Iraheta's first game experience with Chivas USA's first team was such a blast that even a knee injury, one that might be more serious than he believes, couldn't wipe the smile from his face.and more »

  • Greenwich Doctor Offers New Help for Chronic Pain - The Daily Greenwich

    28 Jan 2012 | 12:21 am
    Greenwich Doctor Offers New Help for Chronic PainThe Daily Greenwichby Anna Helhoski (email) 1 hour ago Dr. C. Evers Whyte shows off the Calmare MC-5A therapy device at the New England Center for Chronic Pain. It is a new solution to several types of chronic pain. GREENWICH, Conn. — Dr. C. Evers Whyte, and more »

  • WSU's Mays playing hard despite pains - Springfield News Sun

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:25 pm
    WSU's Mays playing hard despite painsSpringfield News Sun“First you work on the pain, then range of motion and finally strength. “Like he does every game day now, he came in at 9 this morning for some more intense exercises. Then he was back at noon for stretching and he was in here again at 5 (pm) for pain and more »
 
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  • Florida Pain Network Announces Jacksonville Chiropractor Inclusion

    28 Jan 2012 | 2:08 am
    If patients in pain are looking for a Jacksonville chiropractor, the Florida Pain Network will be able to connect you with the best Jacksonville chiropractic clinics very soon. The Network announced today that it is now accepting chiropractor Jacksonville listings to serve patients.Jacksonville, FL (PRWEB) January 28, 2012 If you are looking for a Jacksonville chiropractor, the Florida Pain ...

  • 'Preferred' pain drug now called last resort

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:09 pm
    In a striking reversal in state policy that has gained momentum this week, doctors are receiving stark warnings that the painkilling drug methadone is riskier and more dangerous than previously believed — a drug of last resort because it's unpredictable and poses a heightened risk of accidental death.

  • Gel lubricant reduces pain during vaginal exams

    27 Jan 2012 | 12:37 pm
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Next time you get a vaginal exam, you might want to ask your doctor to use a lubricant gel. According to a new study, three in 10 women feel no pain during a vaginal exam when the speculum is smeared with gel, while only one in 10 is pain-free when water, the conventional lubricant, is used. Earlier research shows using a gel won't interfere with test results, said Dr ...

  • The Cost of Pain

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:27 am
    Pain is generally under-treated in the U.S., but low-income and minority patients are even less likely to receive guideline-recommended pain treatment in virtually all healthcare settings in the U.S., according to the authors of a new paper from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, even though minority patients often suffer more severe pain and physical impairments than non-minority ...

  • Obesity and pain linked, study of one million Americans shows

    26 Jan 2012 | 9:11 pm
    A clear association between obesity and pain -- with higher rates of pain identified in the heaviest individuals -- was found in a study of more than one million Americans.
 
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  • FDA Warns of Percocet, Opioid Drug Mix-Up

    9 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm
    The FDA has issued a warning that tablets, pills, and caplets of Percocet and eight other opioid products may have been mixed up and wrongly packaged as another.

  • Popular Painkillers Linked to Increased Heart Risks

    11 Oct 2011 | 1:57 pm
    A review of previous studies has found that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such dicolfenac, ibuprofen, and naproxyn can increase users' risk for heart attack or stroke by a third, depending on the drug taken and the size of the dose.

  • People Discount Pain in Those They Dislike: Study

    11 Oct 2011 | 1:27 pm
    According to a new study in the medical journal Pain, people are more likely to underestimate a person's pain intensity and to be slightly less sympathetic to that person's pain if he or she is not considered "likeable."

  • NSAIDs May Boost Miscarriage Risk

    3 Oct 2011 | 2:05 pm
    According to a new study, women who take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin or ibuprofen during the first few months of their pregnancy may have a higher risk of suffering a miscarriage.

  • Chronic Pain, Smoking Linked in Women: Study

    3 Oct 2011 | 1:50 pm
    Researchers at the University of Kentucky have found that women who smoke are more likely to experience chronic pain than those who don't smoke.
 
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  • GiiResearch.com: Infusion Systems - Increasing Chronic Pain Patient Pool to ... - PR.com (press release)

    28 Jan 2012 | 2:07 am
    GiiResearch.com: Infusion Systems - Increasing Chronic Pain Patient Pool to PR.com (press release)The global infusion systems market was valued at $6 billion in 2010, driven by an increase in the chronic pain patient population, positive reimbursement scenario and technological developments, the market is forecast to reach $8.3 billion by 2017.

  • Pain: What is it? - The Swazi Observer

    28 Jan 2012 | 12:51 am
    Pain: What is it?The Swazi ObserverPain from internal organs is perceived at a location that is not the source of the pain ie referred pain. Chronic pain can result in an altered perception to pain, leading to increased sensitivity or abnormal sensantions such as burning or numbness.

  • Greenwich Doctor Offers New Help for Chronic Pain - The Daily Greenwich

    28 Jan 2012 | 12:21 am
    Greenwich Doctor Offers New Help for Chronic PainThe Daily Greenwichby Anna Helhoski (email) 1 hour ago Dr. C. Evers Whyte shows off the Calmare MC-5A therapy device at the New England Center for Chronic Pain. It is a new solution to several types of chronic pain. GREENWICH, Conn. — Dr. C. Evers Whyte, and more »

  • SVMC welcomes pain management specialist - Bennington Banner

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:05 pm
    SVMC welcomes pain management specialistBennington BannerBENNINGTON -- A new doctor who specializes in chronic pain management and rehabilitation has come to Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. Dr. Robert W. Giering started at SVMC in January, coming from Rutland Regional Medical Center,

  • Break chronic pain cycle with calming steps - The Province

    26 Jan 2012 | 5:28 pm
    Break chronic pain cycle with calming stepsThe ProvincePain can stop you in your tracks faster than Dwyane Wade's sprained ankle sat him on the Miami Heat's bench. When pain is the kind that won't quit (a chronic bad back or arthritic joint), painkillers — even prescription ones — aren't always enough.
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  • Stamford Firm Offers New Help for Chronic Pain

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:22 pm
    GREENWICH, Conn. — Dr. C. Evers Whyte, a Greenwich native, is drawing chronic pain sufferers from all over the country seeking relief with the help of a new device at his New England Center for Chronic Pain in Stamford. Whyte's facility is one of 10 in the country to have the new ...

  • Greenwich Doctor Offers New Help for Chronic Pain

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:11 pm
    GREENWICH, Conn. — Dr. C. Evers Whyte, a Greenwich native, is drawing chronic pain sufferers from all over the country seeking relief with the help of a new device at his New England Center for Chronic Pain in Stamford. Whyte's facility is one of 10 in the country to have the new ...

  • New understanding of chronic pain

    22 Jan 2012 | 9:18 pm
    Millions of people worldwide suffer from a type of chronic pain called neuropathic pain, which is triggered by nerve damage. Precisely how this pain persists has been a mystery, and current treatments are largely ineffective. But scientists, using a new approach known as metabolomics, have now discovered a major clue: dimethylsphingosine (DMS), a small-molecule byproduct of cellular membranes in ...

  • New understanding of chronic pain suggests new target for drug development

    22 Jan 2012 | 12:05 pm
    Millions of people worldwide suffer from a type of chronic pain called neuropathic pain, which is triggered by nerve damage. Precisely how this pain persists has been a mystery, and current treatments are largely ineffective. But a team led by scientists from The Scripps Research Institute, using a new approach known as metabolomics, has now discovered a major clue: dimethylsphingosine (DMS), a ...

  • Metabolites Involved in Chronic Pain

    22 Jan 2012 | 11:01 am
    Untargeted metabolic profiling implicates a new suite of metabolites that may be involved in nerve damage-induced pain.
 
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    CHRONIC PAIN - Bing News

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  • The Secret to Eliminating Forever?

    is one of the hardest ailments to treat. You can keep medicating it forever, but over time people build up a tolerance for painkillers. Many people struggle with for years. But today, researchers announced they may have found one ...

  • costs U.S. economy billions in lost productivity

    116 million Americans experience some sort of . By comparison, that's: • 4.5 people with for every one person with diabetes • 7.1 people with for every one with heart disease • 9.7 people with for every ...

  • In Rating , Women Are the More Sensitive Sex

    It has long been known that certain -related conditions, like fibromyalgia, migraine and irritable bowel syndrome, are more common in women than in men. And after childbirth is surprisingly common; the Institute of Medicine ...

  • PosturePlast: in trials 78% of back sufferers found relief

    In trials, PosturePlast, the drug-free adhesive support developed by an osteopath, was found to give “significant” relief to 78% of back sufferers in just 7 days. The NHS claims that one in five people will visit their GP at some ...
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    CANCER PAIN - Google News

  • Greenwich Doctor Offers New Help for Chronic Pain - The Daily Greenwich

    28 Jan 2012 | 12:21 am
    Greenwich Doctor Offers New Help for Chronic PainThe Daily GreenwichThe machine originated in Rome by a scientist looking to help terminal cancer patients who had become resistant to morphine and other narcotics. “He realized through his research that there are these certain pain fibers communicating pain signals that and more »

  • Some comfort for cancer patients - Mankato Free Press

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:25 pm
    Some comfort for cancer patientsMankato Free PressAmong the vendors: Peace of Mind life coach service, Mayo Clinic Health System hospice and palliative care, Virginia Piper Cancer Institute of New Ulm, VINE Faith in Action, American Cancer Society, Advanced Pain Management, Anytime Fitness,

  • The pain then, the happiness now - ESPNcricinfo.com

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:48 pm
    ESPNcricinfo.comThe pain then, the happiness nowESPNcricinfo.comAs he reflected on the pain and happiness it had brought him, he recalled nothing so much as Joy Gresham, the American who married the noted author and academic CS Lewis before dying of cancer. In a cinema depiction of their lives, Gresham tells Lewis: and more »

  • Cancer aid with ROBIO - IBNLive.com

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:27 pm
    Cancer aid with ROBIOIBNLive.comA product launched by Perfint Healthcare Corporation, based in Chennai and Lowell from the USA, this Robotic Targeting system will help in cancer care and pain care. Dr Roy Santosham, Professor of Radiology and Image Sciences at Sri Ramachandra

  • After surviving cancer, 10-year-old cat gets a new knee and chance at more ... - Washington Post

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:07 pm
    Kansas City StarAfter surviving cancer, 10-year-old cat gets a new knee and chance at more Washington PostCyrano — his full name is Mr. Cyrano L. Catte II — underwent treatment last year at Colorado State University for cancer in his left hind leg. The disease is in remission, but the treatment left the leg nearly useless and extremely painful.10-year-old cat resting after knee replacement surgerySacramento BeeCat Gets Metal Knee JointTopNews United States10-Year-Old Cat Gets Metal Knee ReplacementFrench Tribuneall 247 news articles »
 
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  • New Book Helps Readers Confront the Obstacles of Cervical

    “You’ll find the of a heart and the cry of a wounded soul by a devastating diagnosis of cervical .” Feelings are confronted throughout the pages, telling readers of the obstacles and challenges that left a scar as a constant reminde

  • Severe can be Combated by Mouth Spray Developed from Marijuana

    GW Pharmaceuticals has asked the Food and Drug Administration to approve Sativex, the world's first prescription drug developed from marijuana's two best known psychoactive ingredients, Delta-9 THC and cannabinoids. The company is in advanced ...

  • Less , more hope in new treatment

    ANEW way of treating promises less and more hope for patients, it was learned on Thursday. Dr. Jay Lazaro of the University of the Philippines Diliman’s Institute of Biology said that the novel treatment entailed the use of immunoliposomes as ...

  • The Dangerous Panic Over Painkillers

    Sign up to stay up to date on the latest Media headlines via email. While use of prescription opioids for and other end-of-life is increasingly accepted, if you are going to suffer in agony for years, rather than months, mercy is ...
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    PAIN MANAGEMENT - Google News

  • Florida Pain Network Announces Jacksonville Chiropractor Inclusion - PR Web (press release)

    28 Jan 2012 | 2:28 am
    PR Web (press release)Florida Pain Network Announces Jacksonville Chiropractor InclusionPR Web (press release)The Florida Pain Network connects those in pain with pain relievers - the best Jacksonville chiropractic clinics. The connection allows those in pain to find the best physical therapy and pain management Jacksonville clinics, and takes the hassle of and more »

  • 'Preferred' pain drug now called last resort - The Seattle Times

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    'Preferred' pain drug now called last resortThe Seattle TimesHe said physicians are stepping up efforts to unravel the long-term impact on the body from prolonged use of prescription drugs now that Washington's new pain-management law has gone into full force beginning this month. The groundbreaking law requires and more »

  • SVMC welcomes pain management specialist - Bennington Banner

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:05 pm
    SVMC welcomes pain management specialistBennington BannerBENNINGTON -- A new doctor who specializes in chronic pain management and rehabilitation has come to Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. Dr. Robert W. Giering started at SVMC in January, coming from Rutland Regional Medical Center,

  • East of England Ambulance paramedics pen book on pain management for patients - Norfolk Eastern Daily Press

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:53 pm
    Norfolk Eastern Daily PressEast of England Ambulance paramedics pen book on pain management for patientsNorfolk Eastern Daily PressThe group of front-line staff who have contributed to 'Pain: an ambulance perspective' will be presented with their own copies during an event on Wednesday, where guests will also hear about how pain management for patients was an area that needed more and more »

  • Holistic Pain Management Institute Announces Grand Re-Opening - PR Web (press release)

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:50 am
    Holistic Pain Management Institute Announces Grand Re-OpeningPR Web (press release)As San Jose's original collective, HPMI (Holistic Pain Management Institute) has maintained an ongoing presence as an industry model. With the announcement of a move to its new location, HPMI will hold a grand re-opening this weekend complete with
 
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  • SVMC welcomes specialist

    BENNINGTON -- A new doctor who specializes in chronic and rehabilitation has come to Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. Dr. Robert W. Giering started at SVMC in January, coming from Rutland Regional Medical Center, where he is ...

  • Holistic Institute Announces Grand Re-Opening

    As San Jose’s original collective, HPMI (Holistic Institute) has maintained an ongoing presence as an industry model. With the announcement of a move to its new location, HPMI will hold a grand re-opening this weekend complete with ...

  • Senate modifies proposal to regulate clinics

    FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTW) — A Senate panel has delayed a vote on a bill that would crack down on clinics. The Senate Judicial Committee could vote by next week on an amended version that requires all clinics operating in ...

  • 'Preferred' drug now called last resort

    He said physicians are stepping up efforts to unravel the long-term impact on the body from prolonged use of prescription drugs now that Washington's new law has gone into full force beginning this month. The groundbreaking law ...
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  • Where Is the Pause Button in Life?

    admin
    26 Jan 2012 | 4:20 pm
    I found the start key That was easy enough, ‘Cause it started without me Like Blindman’s Bluff. I can’t say I was normal But I was more like the rest, Now I’m distinctly different And I have just one request. Where is the pause button How do I slow it down? I wonder if, though dry, Could I suddenly just drown? If I don’t find that button I’ll just decay away I think the dye is cast Colors deepen every day. This nasty erosion of life Is in a constant state of progress While others all about me say “tsk, tsk” And worry about my constant stress. If only they knew, deep within my…

  • Just Keep Your Nose Above the Waterline

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    19 Jan 2012 | 4:19 pm
    When I was a small child, I was deathly afraid of the water. My parents were concerned I was missing out on too much as a child growing up in Southern California and wanted to help me over that hump. They enrolled me in swim class at our local YMCA. I attended class because I had to, but I hated it, dreaded going and was frightened the entire time. I sat on the side of the pool, only going in when I had to or was directed to by the teacher. One day, another kid, thinking he was funny, pushed me into the pool. I struggled, I sputtered, and I thought I was going to die. As I sunk to the bottom…

  • How Sweet It Is!

    admin
    12 Jan 2012 | 3:40 pm
    Many years ago we had an American comedian who coined that phrase, and his life was anything but sweet. His humor was. We’ve been receiving candy catalogs lately to replace all the Christmas ones, and they are filled with sweet goodies. I’ve learned you can get heart-shaped boxes full of many delicacies and can even get candies that are dark, sour, cream-filled, and nutty. I would say that’s a fairly accurate analysis for life in general — sweet, dark, sometimes creamy, and always nutty. Life, however, is seldom all sweetness. There are many days when I wonder how many kinds of…

  • How Much Can You Take in This Life of Chronic Pain?

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    5 Jan 2012 | 4:10 pm
    I know this isn’t a contest, this pain-filled life, but there are times it certainly feels like it. Two days ago, I definitely came in last in this macabre race. Chicken Little kept coming to mind as life dropped the sky on top of me time and time again. “The sky is falling, the sky is falling.” My day began with the usual pain and morning nausea. I stopped taking my methotrexate several weeks ago for numerous reasons, and am still trying to decide if that’s a good thing or bad. I had to go to the market because we were running low on all staples, especially milk. If you think the sky…

  • How to Have a Happy New Year in Spite of a Life With Chronic Pain

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    29 Dec 2011 | 4:14 pm
    Let’s add “Happy New Year” to the file with “Have a good day,” “How are you?,” “I’m fine how are you?,” and all the other things that flow out of our mouths before we put our brains in gear. I know these are tough times for so many. I see many of my friends struggling with financial problems and know life is neither happy nor secure for them right now. I also have enough sense to remember the many times when my life changed. One of those times was when I could no longer work due to pain and disease. I know it could also happen to my husband, who I hate to see in pain and…
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  • San Francisco Chiropractor Review

    San Francisco Chiropractor
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:40 am
    The Executive Express Chiropractic "Patient of the week" is Edgardo Moncada. Edgardo had been suffering with chronic severe low back pain that had landed him in the emergency room with a pain pill prescription. Edgardo had tried other back pain...

  • Diabetes: Drugs or Diet, What's Best?

    San Francisco Chiropractor
    24 Jan 2012 | 9:01 am
    There are a lot of opinions on what the best form of treatment is for Diabetes. In fact...there are still experts that think that both Type I Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes are both incurable and can only be treated...

  • Mastering the Fundamentals of Health: Diet and Exercise

    San Francisco Chiropractor
    22 Jan 2012 | 9:56 am
    Today is the day the 49ers play the New York Giants to see who goes to the Super Bowl. What an amazing ride for the 49ers. Last night on ESPN they were talking about how the 49ers have mastered the...

  • San Francisco Chiropractor Review: Back and Neck Pain

    San Francisco Chiropractor
    20 Jan 2012 | 11:13 am
    The Executive Express Chiropractic San Francisco "Patient of the week" is Nancy Lam. Nancy presented to our chiropractic clinic with ongoing low back and neck pain as well as numbness and tingling. Nancy reports she is feeling much better now...

  • Is Chiropractic Addictive?

    San Francisco Chiropractor
    18 Jan 2012 | 5:28 pm
    We have been practicing chiropractic in downtown San Francisco for over 20 years now. During this time we have helped tens of thousands of patients return to a higher level of health and function. In fact, we still have many...
 
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  • The Placebo Effect and the Effectiveness of Acupuncture

    Rhoda Climenhaga, L.Ac.
    17 Jan 2012 | 10:55 am
    Recently, a patient sent me an article from the New Yorker by Michael Specter, “The Power of Nothing.” The article is largely about the placebo effect, but it refers to acupuncture in a way I think needs to be addressed. The patient who sent it to me is a longtime client who has benefited considerably from acupuncture and Chinese herbs. I thought this person also deserved a response, and this is what I wrote: Thank you so much for alerting me to this article and for sending it to me. It’s an interesting article about placebo effect, but it concerns me considerably in the way the…

  • Pain Management

    Michelle Hanchey
    17 Jan 2012 | 10:13 am
      We understand what you’re going through and are here to offer you an alternative. A dependency on prescription medication has become common in this country. It is estimated that today more than 4.7 million Americans are dependent on prescription medications. Whether it is a result of a physical injury caused by an accident, surgery, anxiety, or chronic pain caused by cancer or another disease, people from every walk of life are struggling with this problem. This is a problem that does not have any external signs. It is not something that is easily identified just by a looking at a…

  • Run, little girl

    angelshekaza
    17 Jan 2012 | 7:52 am
    DESIRE! For the little things I want to kick, The little men I need to kill, The incomprehensible wa

  • Laid Low By Fibro Major Flare Up #1 2012

    Bridgesburning Chris King
    17 Jan 2012 | 7:25 am
    Apologies all.  I had some rather witty things to say today regarding cheek bones but have encountered major flare up from old friend who I conquered years ago but drops in to let me know I am still vulnerable now and then. There are measures but like any super hero – must retreat to Bat Cave, Ice Palace etc etc to recharge.  Energy very low pain high ..off to rest 100%.  My doc reminds me that for as bad as a flare up can be for me I do recover while somewith Fibro live like this always. Please drop in and see my friend Joss Burnel at crowingcrone.wordpress.com. and link upto her.

  • Making and Using Cannabis To Cure Cancer

    ♥Sin♥city♥girl♥
    17 Jan 2012 | 3:06 am
    One pound (500g) of bone-dry hemp buds will usually produce about 2 ounces (55 – 60 mL) of high-grade oil. This amount of oil will cure most serious cancers; the average person can ingest this amount in about three months. This oil is very potent so one must begin treatment with small doses. A drop of oil about half the size of a grain of rice, two to four times a day is a good beginning. After four or five days, start increasing your daily dosage very gradually. As time goes on the body builds a tolerance to the oil and more and more can be taken. In cases where people are in a great…
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    Psychology of Pain

  • Pain is top concern in Ohio and the nation

    27 Jan 2012 | 8:43 am
    CLEVELAND, Ohio -- High costs and the alarmingly high number of accidental deaths linked to prescription pain pills have made pain treatment a central issue in health care across Ohio and the nation.A recent report by the Institute of Medicine underlined the urgency of developing better pain-management strategies in the United States, where chronic pain affects more than 116 million people and costs as much as $650 billion yearly in direct medical treatment and lost productivity."Pain is a major driver for visits to physicians, a major reason for taking medications, a major cause of…

  • In Rating Pain, Women Are the More Sensitive Sex - NYTimes.com

    23 Jan 2012 | 8:23 pm
    Do women feel more pain than men?It has long been known that certain pain-related conditions, like fibromyalgia,migraine and irritable bowel syndrome, are more common in women than in men. And chronic pain after childbirth is surprisingly common; the Institute of Medicine recently found that 18 percent of women who have Caesarean deliveries and 10 percent who have vaginal deliveries report still being in pain a year later.But new research from Stanford University suggests that even when men and women have the same condition — whether it's a back…

  • Rat helps pinpoint pain molecule : Nature News & Comment

    23 Jan 2012 | 8:49 am
    An uncharted trawl through thousands of small molecules involved in the body's metabolism may have uncovered a potential route to treating pain caused by nerve damage.Neuropathic pain is a widespread and distressing condition, and is notoriously difficult to treat. So Gary Siuzdak, a chemist and molecular biologist at the Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California, and his team decided to take an unusual route to finding a therapy. Their results are published today in Nature Chemical Biology1.They took rats with surgically damaged paws, who were consequently suffering from…

  • Reports of Lost or Stolen Medications: Difficult Conversations - PainEdu.org

    18 Jan 2012 | 4:09 pm
    It is not unusual for a patient to report to their prescribing clinician that they have discovered that their prescription pain medication (or the written prescription) has been either lost or stolen, leading them to request a new prescription. It is important to distinguish between lost medications and stolenmedications.Losing a prescription form or a vial of medications may result from the occasional lapses that all patients may have. If this occurs only once it may not have significant medical implications, and the prescriber may choose to replace it without much concern. Losing a…

  • Compact Clinical Guide to Geriatric Pain Management - An Evidence-Based Approach for Nurses | Ann Quinlan-Colwell / Yvonne D'Arcy

    18 Jan 2012 | 4:06 pm
    The care of older adults suffering with pain is a difficult task that calls for understanding as well as compassion. Dr. Quinlan-Colwell has written an excellent book that deals with every facet of the problems that are encountered by caregivers. Elderly people present challenges that call for recognition of the fact that pain affects sleep, appetite, social interactions, and many other facets of life that require attention. Dr. Quinlan-Colwell carries the reader into the lives of elderly people and provides the information necessary to bring psychological comfort as well as knowledge to help…
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  • 96% Of Us Are More Stressed Than Our Moms Were; Cut Yourself Some Slack

    Deborah Dunham
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:40 am
    On the Today show this morning, they reported that a whopping 70% of moms in the U.S. say mothering is “incredibly stressful.” On top of that, 96% feel we are far more stressed than our own mothers were. While I can certainly relate (I am a working mom with two kids), I always find reports like that interesting, because I think they can paint a picture of us as martyrs, when in fact, we’re the ones who typically bring this stress upon ourselves. And if we would just cut ourselves some slack, we could probably alleviate a lot of this angst. Yes, things like the economy, financial…

  • Demi Moore Reportedly Hospitalized Over ‘Whip-Its’; Couldn’t She Have Just Had Some Wine?

    Deborah Dunham
    26 Jan 2012 | 10:07 am
    After days of rumors, reports now indicate that “whip-its” could have been the drug of choice for Demi Moore and the reason she was rushed to the hospital earlier this week. And here I thought sucking the air out of whipped cream bottles was just for teenagers to do as a cheap and stupid way of getting high when working at Ground Round or Ben & Jerry’s. Media outlets are now claiming the actress reportedly had a seizure after inhaling nitrous oxide at her home. Known commonly as doing “whip-its,” the activity generally involves inhaling the gas from a whipped…

  • At 62, Vera Wang Looks Healthy And Awesome In Harper’s Bazaar

    Hanna Brooks Olsen
    25 Jan 2012 | 2:49 pm
    Fashion and healthy bodies don’t always get along, but in a gorgeous spread for the February edition of Harper’s Bazaar, Vera Wang is doing her darndest to merge the two. Images from the shoot displaying the 62-year-old fashion icon’s healthy, awesome-looking body have just been released, and all I can say “Damn, Vera.” The point of the spread wasn’t to show off Wang’s muscular gams and enviable arms–it was to give the world a tour of her epic new Beverly Hills mansion. In fact, she says, she didn’t even mean to end up in the…

  • Demi Moore Called Paramedics To Treat Her Exhaustion; Why Didn’t Anyone See This Coming?

    Briana Rognlin
    24 Jan 2012 | 9:55 pm
    Demi Moore was taken to a hospital by paramedics on Monday night after an emergency call, and today her rep issued a statement saying she’s being treated for exhaustion due to the stresses in her life. But after her strange interview in Harper’s Bazaar at the beginning of the year, and her ever-diminishing frame in the two months since her divorce from Ashton Kutcher, wasn’t it obvious she needed some help? According to New York Daily News, the Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed that she’d called for help on Monday night. This afternoon, Moore’s rep issued…

  • Psychedelic Mushrooms Reduce Brain Activity (And That’s A Good Thing)

    Elizabeth Nolan Brown
    24 Jan 2012 | 3:03 pm
    In my college days, I was no stranger to the odd hit of acid or bag of ‘shrooms, and I’ve long believed in the power of drugs like these to be therapeutic under the right circumstances. I’m reading a book right now, in fact, by Ram Dass (born Richard Alpert), a Harvard psychology professor turned yogi and spiritual leader who was part of that whole 1960s scholarly cohort (including Timothy Leary) studying psychedelics. But although serious scholars (and lay people like myself and my college friends) have been studying psychedelics for decades, no one has been quite…
 
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    Back Pain Blog

  • Jan 27, Holistic Help for Arthritis Symptoms

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:25 am
    Holistic Help for Arthritis Symptoms article, authored by Dr. Andrea Mills, offers some advice for patients about utilizing chiropractic, massage and physical therapy instead of drugs.

  • Jan 26, Back Pain

    26 Jan 2012 | 10:24 am
    An encyclopedia of honest & understandable information about back pain, including the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for low back, upper back, neck, coccyx and sacroiliac pain.

  • Jan 22, Sacrum

    22 Jan 2012 | 4:36 pm
    The Sacrum is a structure composed of several naturally fused vertebral bones which exist between the lumbar and coccygeal regions of the spinal column.

  • Jan 22, Coccyx

    22 Jan 2012 | 4:06 pm
    The Coccyx is the last section of the spinal column, after the sacrum. This region is often the site of tailbone pain, called coccydynia.

  • Jan 22, Spinal Cyst

    22 Jan 2012 | 3:45 pm
    A Spinal Cyst is a common finding on MRI reports and some may even be palpable through the skin. Learn about the different types of cysts which may form on or near the spine.
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    Spine-Health - Back Pain, Neck Pain, Lower Back Pain

  • Sacroiliac Joint Injection

    jpayseur
    24 Jan 2012 | 8:54 am
    A sacroiliac (SI) joint injection – also called a sacroiliac joint block – is primarily used either to diagnose or treat low back pain and/or sciatica symptoms associated with sacroiliac joint dysfunction.read more

  • Managing Chronic Pain

    jpayseur
    20 Dec 2011 | 3:31 pm
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  • Piriformis Syndrome Video

    jpayseur
    5 Dec 2011 | 10:27 am
    When the sciatic nerve is irritated by a contraction of the piriformis muscle, it is called piriformis syndrome. The symptoms caused by piriformis syndrome are similar to many spinal conditions that also affect the sciatic nerve and cause radiating leg pain (sciatica). Most treatments deal with reducing the tightness in this muscle to remove pressure on the sciatic nerve.read more

  • Whiplash Video

    jpayseur
    5 Dec 2011 | 10:17 am
    Whiplash is an injury to the cervical region of the spine when a great force causes the neck to go beyond its normal range of motion. The spinal vertebrae, ligaments, and muscles may be injured by this force, causing neck pain, headaches, neck stiffness, and/or cognitive difficulties such as dizziness or trouble concentrating. These symptoms may appear immediately or after a few days.read more

  • Spondylosis Video

    jpayseur
    5 Dec 2011 | 10:01 am
    Spondylosis is a term used to describe degeneration in the spine. Two specific conditions may develop from this degeneration – degenerative disc disease and spinal osteoarthritis – depending on if the degeneration occurs in the discs or in the facet joints, respectively. The development of bone spurs may also occur as part of the degeneration of the spine with spondylosis and with either of the degenerative conditions.read more
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    Musculoskeletal Consumer Review

  • Useful tips to choosing your running shoes

    Naheed Ahmed
    17 Jan 2012 | 3:31 am
     It is common knowledge that excessive and long distance running can cause problems with the low back, hip, knees and feet. So how can we protect ourselves from these ailments? In addition to other factors such as regular stretches and effective warm ups and cool downs, a good pair of running shoes is vital to protect your joints in the lower limb.What do we expect from a good pair of running shoes: stability, support and motion control.In order to select an appropriate pair of running shoes, one must understand the principle of pronation.The Normal Foot Normal feet have a normal-sized…

  • The Right Tool for a Specific Occassion.

    Admin
    9 Jan 2012 | 12:16 am
    When we came across this article in the New York Times (How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body) last week,  we knew exactly what article was all about. Don’t get us wrong, we think that yoga is fine. But rather people tend to forgot that everything has its place and time, and often in the proper amounts. Extreme Yoga Poseclick for larger view “Yoga is for people in good physical condition. ” – Glenn BlackIf you have been a regular reader of our articles, you will know that we strongly advocate understanding the situation first – what’s causing what, then only do we…

  • Recurrent Hamsting injuries?

    Naheed Ahmed
    5 Jan 2012 | 8:26 pm
    Footballers and sprinters- you must be wondering what your doing wrong?  What is causing you to have recurrent problems with your hamstring?Now as with any injury, you should always consult your GP and or physiotherapist before commencing any new exercise…So a big mistake when rehabilitating the hamstring  is the lack of eccentric work… people tend to stretch and concentrically strengthen muscles which does not protect the hamstring when it is under the most strain. Eccentric contraction involves contracting a muscle in a lengthened position- in the case of the hamstring this…

  • Blackberry Thumb: 2012

    Naheed Ahmed
    5 Jan 2012 | 3:55 am
    Are you texting/ using your phone for lengthy emails? Are you experiencing pain at the base of your thumb?Historically we have seen clients suffering from tennis elbow, bakers cysts, runners knee and mummy thumbs,  as with the advance of technology, a new form of repetitive strain injury is fast emerging: blackberry thumb.The thumb is designed to act as a stabilizer for pinch gripping with the  fingers; and is therefore the least dexterous digit on the hand. For this reason repetitive and extensive typing can cause the thumb to muscles to fatigue and strain. Symptoms include pain, swelling…

  • Cigarettes May be Useful for Distance Runners?!? (or, How to Prove Anything with a Review Article)

    Naheed Ahmed
    29 Dec 2011 | 12:04 am
 
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    About.com Back & Neck Pain

  • Thyroid Surgery May Bring On Unexpected Neck Pain

    25 Jan 2012 | 9:06 am
    If you're planning thyroid surgery, you may experience neck pain and stiffness afterward the procedure. I asked Dr. Eric Wisotzky, Associate Director of Oncology Rehabilitation at the National Rehabilitation Hospital what causes it and what you can do for yourself to alleviate it. Here's what he said: Dr. Wisotzky says that several factors can cause neck pain and stiffness after thyroid surgery. The first, he says is the position of your neck during the surgery. "The neck is often fully extended during thyroid surgery." He informs me that the pain and stiffness is often due to compression of…

  • Ways to Reduce Your Back Wellness Costs

    24 Jan 2012 | 6:42 am
    Photo Courtesy: Pricegrabber Reducing the cost of back wellness is relative, in my opinion.  Generally speaking, common sense is often an excellent gauge for picking out things to do to manage your neck or  back pain.  And this may mean the solutions you'll come up with are free or at least low cost. Of course, exercise is the least expensive. After you consult a physical therapist or other in-the-know professional, you give up your time, but that's about it. There are a number of other free or nearly free common sense options for low cost back care, as well.  Learning how…

  • Lighten the Load You Put On Your Back

    22 Jan 2012 | 1:25 pm
    Photo Courtesy: Pricegrabber If you live a frenetic life, juggling job, kids, schools, social and more, you may regularly find yourself lugging around lots of different things, large, small, heavy and light.  Has it started to bother your back?  I know it has for me (except when I'm careful about my limits).  Well now there's a solution - the PacSafe Stashsafe Hip Pack 100.

  • Nominate Your Favorite Back Pain or Neck Pain Blog

    20 Jan 2012 | 3:38 pm
    Nominations are now being taken for the 2012 About.com Reader Choice Awards.  And this year you can nominate your favorite spine related blog!  It's easy - just fill out this form.  Voting begins mid-February.  Rewards include a nifty badge the winner can put on their site, and of course, bragging rights.  Best of luck!

  • Back Pain Wake Up Call

    17 Jan 2012 | 9:33 am
    Something's changing in the spine treatment world. I think it's a wake up call. Last week, I blogged about new research showing strong evidence in favor of chiropractic adjustments and exercise to help relieve neck pain.   It seems getting a neck adjustment is a better way to relieve pain in the short and long term than taking pain meds.  And the same study found that doing your back exercises is on par with getting an adjustment, as far as pain relief goes.  For many people, the response to these findings is "I could have told you that." But there's more. For people who…
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    Trauma Dolls

  • Struggling to Find Your New Year Enthusiasm? You’re Not Alone

    Annie
    2 Jan 2012 | 3:38 pm
    I rock beginnings. I really do. I’m not bragging here. It’s just a fact. I have always excelled at the start. The re-do. The reboot. The reinvention. The changing over of the page on the calendar. Especially at two key times during the year, I feel a natural surge of energy, a burgeoning recommitment to old goals, a surging influx of new ones, and a tidal wave of enthusiasm for them all. Those two times: late August/early September, and the beginning of a new year in January. That surge of “whoot!” came on schedule last fall. But today, the second day of January, a day…

  • Back to the Grind

    Annie
    12 Oct 2011 | 1:59 pm
    Ugh. I just wanna throw my hands up and go “UGH” some days. There’s the micro-level of “UGH” — little mini-waves on the shore of life. The dish disposal grinds to a halt and you have to kneel down on the hard cold floor to reset it with that weird little wrench thingie.  Or the kid committed you to 4 dozen Italian Wedding Cookies for the fall festival bake sale at school. And it’s THIS WEEKEND. Then there’s the macro-level “UGH”: you get a notice from the landlord that he’s sold the house you’re renting and you have to…

  • Move It, But Not Too Much: Pain-Free Exercise for Chronic Pain

    Annie
    2 Jun 2011 | 10:41 am
    Yoga is one of the top five recommended forms of physical exercise for chronic pain patients. We all know exercise is important to overall health, and more specifically to successful management of our chronic pain illnesses. But too much exercise, or the wrong kind of exercise, can and often does lead to what’s called post-exertional pain: an increase in our pain levels that follows physical activity. Fortunately, there are options for women with fibromyalgia, reflexive sympathetic dystrophy, chronic fatigue syndrome and other chronic pain illnesses. Specifically, you might want to talk…

  • Exercise: Pain Relief or Pain Trigger? The Answer Might Surprise You

    Annie
    31 May 2011 | 2:03 pm
    Prescription for pain relief: medication, nutrition, sleep hygiene ... and exercise? Here’s a particularly nasty little Catch-22 for CP dolls: We’re told over and over that exercise will help us feel better, yet post-exertional pain — that is, exercise-triggered pain — is a prime cause of our bad days and fibromyalgia flares. The truth of this quandary has been driven home in a very in-your-face kind of way to me in the last month. Four weeks ago, I began feeling bad — I mean really, really bad. Most of the day, every day, I rated my overall pain levels at a six…

  • This Doll’s Story – Part 3: Painful Lessons and a Mini-Rant

    Annie
    24 May 2011 | 4:03 pm
    Even bad experiences can teach us something about our chronic pain I’d been accused of pharmacy-shopping, apologized to and then ignored, was on the brink of withdrawal, and found out I’d lost track of 21 tramadol pills. But somehow, probably due to the power of email, we finally got on the same page and I picked up the remainder of a one-week supply on Saturday afternoon. Almost one week later, I found myself back in the clinic’s waiting room, anxiously eyeing the clock. It was my first appointment since the whole kerfuffle went down, and I was understandably nervous. I…
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    Sprained Ankle Institute

  • Sprained Foot – At-Home Treatment

    admin
    1 Jan 2012 | 2:51 am
    Regardless of which term you use, a sprained foot and a sprained ankle are essentially the same injury – both describe the ligaments in the ankle getting tweaked, stretched or torn, causing pain, swelling, bruising and general weakness. Since a sprained foot is such a common injury, many different names have developed over time, including ankle sprain, folded ankle, rolled ankle – the list continues on. But who cares, right? You’re here to learn how to treat your sprained foot and recover fast at home. Breaking Down the Different Types of Sprains So let’s get right into it –…

  • At-Home Ankle Strengthening Exercises

    admin
    12 Oct 2011 | 6:24 pm
    Unfortunately, your ankles are one of the most susceptible joints when it comes to injuries – they have to bear your entire body weight daily, allow for jumping, side-stepping and landing safely, and also stop you abruptly when playing sports. Every day wear-and-tear can weaken your ankles, especially if you’ve suffered an ankle sprain recently, and didn’t follow through with rehabilitation exercises. Thankfully, ankle strengthening exercises can be utilized to take advantage of the surrounding ligaments and supporting muscle, to help give additional support and strength to the…

  • Sprained Ankle During Basketball

    admin
    2 Aug 2011 | 9:45 am
    While a sprained ankle can happen during any type of activity, basketball tends to be a sport where you see a lot of ankle sprains. Many times, these injuries occur when coming down awkwardly on the court, trying to turn too quickly, or landing on another player’s shoe after a shot or rebound. Whether you were playing a pickup game at the gym, or in an organized team league, once you’ve suffered a rolled ankle, you’ll begin to realize just how much you use your ankles on an everyday basis. It can be a total bummer to not be able to practice or play it games, but the frustrations also…

  • Sprained Ankle Pain

    admin
    26 Jun 2011 | 5:28 pm
    After you’ve suffered a sprained ankle, pain is one of the three most common symptoms you’ll be experiencing. The amount of pain you’ll be subjected to will greatly depend on the severity of your injury. Sprained ankle pain can also have a delayed on-set, which is a form of pain you may feel later on, after a certain period of time. The type of pain you’re experiencing is classified medically as deep somatic pain. This kind of pain is initiated by a stimulation of the nociceptors in the damaged ligaments within your ankle, which typically causes a dull, throbbing ache that decreases…

  • Ankle Sprain Treatment

    admin
    26 Jun 2011 | 5:24 pm
    A proper, effective ankle sprain treatment should closely follow a set schedule full of initial treatment techniques, swelling reduction strategies, dynamic stretching, strength training movements, and a handful of additional methods that have been proven to dramatically cut down your recovery time. Taking a proactive, much more direct approach to your ankle sprain treatment can get you back up and walking again within a very short amount of time – usually within the same week. Once they’ve gone through our ACT rehabilitation program, many clients have reported seeing phenomenal results…
 
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    Body in Mind

  • More on body awareness and chronic pain

    BiM
    26 Jan 2012 | 5:46 pm
    Evidence has been accumulating that shows that people with chronic pain have modifications in body awareness. Camila Valenzuela-Moguillansky writes about a large review just published on this research

  • The development of the Canadian Physiotherapy Pain Science Division

    BiM
    23 Jan 2012 | 2:16 pm
    You may not know what the The Pain Science Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association get up to. Here is more about what they do and some of the people involved. You may know them.....

  • Maltreated children show same pattern of brain activity as combat soldiers

    BiM
    19 Jan 2012 | 1:39 pm
    This is the first functional MRI brain scan study to investigate the impact of physical abuse and domestic violence on children.

  • TNF-a: the scroundrel that can smile and smile

    Luke Parkitny
    16 Jan 2012 | 2:29 pm
    Glial cells keep appearing everywhere I look. No, I have not been shrunken by some Rick Moranis-like character and made to wander around the body (a reference to “Honey, I shrunk the kids”)! But, I have been wandering around the pages of journals, ever-so-slowly trying to get a grasp of how the nervous and immune systems talk to each-other. What usually stands out?

  • Luke Parkitny talks CRPS at BiM

    Luke Parkitny
    12 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am
    Luke is a PhD student researching some of the factors that play a role in the development of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). Here he is talking more about what he does at BiM.
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    sukiebaxter.com

  • Why Does My Mid Back Hurt When I Look Down?

    Sukie
    25 Jan 2012 | 10:53 am
    Does your mid back hurt when you tilt your chin forward to look at your toes?  Do you feel a pull and a strain between your shoulder blades? Pain in the mid back between the shoulder blades is quite common, but massages on your tight, sore muscles won’t alleviate your discomfort.  It’s logical to expect [...]

  • Dry Brushing for Detox

    Sukie
    18 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am
    When you think of detoxing, you probably imagine weeks of drinking nothing but green juice and long stretches of time dedicated to a sugar-free existence.  All of that is important, of course, but did you know there’s a simple tool you can use to detox every day without having to make massive changes to your [...]

  • Video: How to Get Rid of a Foot Cramp

    Sukie
    16 Jan 2012 | 1:11 am
    Foot Cramp Relief This video shows you a myofascial release trick to get rid of a foot cramp and prevent it from coming back.  Do this frequently, especially if you wear a lot of high heels or very tight, constrictive shoes to keep foot cramps from happening again. This exercise is great at the end [...]

  • Do Not, I repeat, DO NOT Waste $869 on an Ergonomic Desk Chair

    Sukie
    11 Jan 2012 | 2:29 pm
    We’ve all been there.  You’re on a lightning streak of productivity.  You’re camped in front of your computer, coffee mug steaming up an inspirational storm next to your laptop, fingers floating over the keyboard like a concert pianists’, pages flowing onto your screen almost as fast as you can get the words into your head. [...]

  • What To Do For Pain in the Neck and Mid Back

    Sukie
    4 Jan 2012 | 4:05 am
    Your neck is so stiff you can barely look over your shoulder. The space between your shoulder blades feels like someone’s got your spine in a vice grip.  Your shoulders are so close to your ears it looks like you’re trying to start a new fashion in earrings.  This is not a pleasant situation. And [...]
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    Body in Mind

  • More on body awareness and chronic pain

    BiM
    26 Jan 2012 | 5:46 pm
    Evidence has been accumulating that shows that people with chronic pain have modifications in body awareness. Camila Valenzuela-Moguillansky writes about a large review just published on this research

  • The development of the Canadian Physiotherapy Pain Science Division

    BiM
    23 Jan 2012 | 2:16 pm
    You may not know what the The Pain Science Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association get up to. Here is more about what they do and some of the people involved. You may know them.....

  • Maltreated children show same pattern of brain activity as combat soldiers

    BiM
    19 Jan 2012 | 1:39 pm
    This is the first functional MRI brain scan study to investigate the impact of physical abuse and domestic violence on children.

  • TNF-a: the scroundrel that can smile and smile

    Luke Parkitny
    16 Jan 2012 | 2:29 pm
    Glial cells keep appearing everywhere I look. No, I have not been shrunken by some Rick Moranis-like character and made to wander around the body (a reference to “Honey, I shrunk the kids”)! But, I have been wandering around the pages of journals, ever-so-slowly trying to get a grasp of how the nervous and immune systems talk to each-other. What usually stands out?

  • Luke Parkitny talks CRPS at BiM

    Luke Parkitny
    12 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am
    Luke is a PhD student researching some of the factors that play a role in the development of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). Here he is talking more about what he does at BiM.
 
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    Laser Spine Institute Blog

  • Another Reason Why Weight Loss Can Improve Your Health

    LSI
    26 Jan 2012 | 7:55 am
    If you're overweight, you already know the countless reasons why shedding those excess pounds can be beneficial to your overall health. But, if you also suffer from chronic neck or back pain, did you know that reaching a healthy body weight can also serve a positive purpose for your spine? Aside from reducing the risk of heart problems and the other overall health benefits that losing weight can offer, dropping those frustrating extra pounds can also ease the burden your spine has to deal with every day. This, in turn, can help slow or prevent the natural degeneration of the anatomical…

  • How to Beat the Winter Blues

    LSI
    24 Jan 2012 | 10:12 am
    Winter can be a particularly difficult time of the year emotionally, as the cold weather keeps you stuck inside and away from the friends, family, and activities that you otherwise might be able to enjoy. This is especially true for those suffering from chronic neck or back pain, as pain and other symptoms can even further limit your ability to get up and around and enjoy life. However, even if the snow or bitter cold outside is keeping you shut indoors, there are still some great ways you can avoid the winter blues, especially if you're dealing with chronic or neck pain. Of course, you…

  • Laser Spine Institute Helps Man Beat Pain and Race Again

    LSI
    19 Jan 2012 | 1:50 pm
    It is not every day that a Laser Spine Institute patient can boast of completing a triathlon - but Steve can. At 59 years of age, Steve has overcome his back pain and maintained his passion for biking, swimming and running. But he wasn't always sure such an active lifestyle would be possible for him. In May of 2008 Steve was hit with unseen back pain during the USAT National Championship Triathlon in Las Vegas, Nev. By 2009 Steve was unable to stand for more than five minutes without debilitating back pain. read more

  • What’s the difference between an M.D. and D.O?

    LSI
    17 Jan 2012 | 8:18 am
    If you suffer from chronic neck and back pain, you have probably seen the initials M.D. and D.O. next to the names of surgeons. You might have heard that there is a significant difference between the capabilities of medical professionals with these two degrees and that perhaps you might receive a different level of care based on what letters follow a physicians' name. Dr. Michael Perry explains that there is not much at odds between the two, especially when it comes to helping you find relief from your back and neck pain. Q: What do all of those letters stand for? A: M.D. stands for Doctor of…

  • Weight Loss Goals and Exercise for a Healthier Spine

    LSI
    12 Jan 2012 | 12:02 pm
    Millions of individuals are hitting the gym this month, having resolved to lose some weight in the New Year. Shedding those pounds has many health benefits, including reducing your risk of developing back and neck issues. Obese individuals are far more likely to develop neck and back problems than individuals with a healthy body weight. Obesity is one of the most common factors that can contribute to spine conditions such as spinal degeneration. While most people understand the correlation between being overweight and heart and lung disease, the toll that supporting excess body fat takes on…
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    Dahn Yoga in Nevada

  • Breathing exercises for stress should be from the diaphragm

    Phil
    18 Jan 2012 | 9:18 am
    TweetOne of the most important aspects of yoga is breathing. This simple but life-essential act can help increase one's sense of awareness and calm. But how do you make sure you're taking a deep enough breath? People who do breathing exercises for stress need to remember that this act is done slowly, with the shoulders pulled back and from the diaphragm. The health bloggers from FitSugar offer these tips to help teach people what proper breathing feels like: 1. Lie down with a magazine on your stomach. 2. Exhale the air from your lungs as completely as you can. Inhale slowly and…

  • Yoga’s pain management techniques may help college students

    Phil
    16 Jan 2012 | 9:20 am
    TweetCollege students may be susceptible to a delusion common among all youth: invincibility. Hence all the keggers, the Freshman Fifteen or, for more studious individuals, all-night cram sessions. But even though back pain may not be a big worry in this population, small problems that aren't addressed early may become major issues in the future, one reporter wrote in The Daily Nexus. However, the pain management techniques of yoga can nip this problem in the bud. One study conducted at the University of York, and published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, demonstrated that yoga may…

  • Two-thirds of Americans can benefit from breathing exercises for weight loss

    Phil
    9 Jan 2012 | 8:07 am
    TweetWhile improving physical fitness is one of the most popular New Year's resolutions, people may not be aware of just how bad a public health threat weight problems have become. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that a little more than two-thirds of Americans are either overweight or obese. Thankfully, people can learn breathing exercises for weight loss and other techniques from yoga, according to one instructor. Unlike fad diets, which can be difficult and, without a proper balance of nutrients, dangerous, yoga may prove to be a sustainable weight loss…

  • Yoga’s pain management techniques may help people with digestive problems

    Phil
    29 Dec 2011 | 8:25 am
    TweetPeople who have conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcers, acid reflux or other painful digestive problems may not prioritize physical activity in their lives. After all, why would you want to move around when you hurt so much? Well, according to one practitioner, yoga may offer some useful pain management techniques to these people. There are different yoga poses that can gently move the abdominal organs, K.C. Dermody wrote in Yahoo! Sports. Additionally, yoga's breathing exercises for stress can be helpful in relieving pain. "If you can…

  • Las Vegas yoga classes enhance experience with style

    Phil
    20 Dec 2011 | 10:00 am
    TweetWhatever reason people have to visit Las Vegas, odds are self-denial is not one of them. In a city that offers gambling, Michael Jackson impersonators and endless buffets, it can be hard not to go wild. But for people who never fail to be health-conscious, Las Vegas yoga classes are also available at certain resorts – and some of them include a little more style to enhance the experience. The Mirage Resort and Casino hosts yoga classes in the middle of a small zoo, flanked by dolphin tanks, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. "It's quite relaxing for [the yoga…
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