Slipped discs can cause a surprising variety of problems. It is even possible for you to have a slipped disc and simply not know of its existence, attributing the symptoms to some other cause. Slipped discs can cause discomfort like backaches, neck pain and stiffness, lumbago, migraines, and sciatica among other aches and pains that need to be corrected.
Discs have been known to slip back into place without assistance. However, if this does not happen, and you experience pain or
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Bone Setting In History
The fascinating practice of bone setting is seen by many as a precursor to present day chiropractic. And it goes back a long way.
Evidence of bone setting can be found in the artifacts of early Greece and Egypt. In fact, Egyptian scrolls exist offering instructions for the treatment of fractures and dislocations. During the Middle Ages, young boys could take an apprenticeship, learning discipline and how to master their craft, under the governance of a Guild. Evidence of these guilds
Evidence of bone setting can be found in the artifacts of early Greece and Egypt. In fact, Egyptian scrolls exist offering instructions for the treatment of fractures and dislocations. During the Middle Ages, young boys could take an apprenticeship, learning discipline and how to master their craft, under the governance of a Guild. Evidence of these guilds
Friday, May 17, 2013
Sitting Sensibly
The weight on the spine is the same whether sitting or standing. Because of this, it is important to sit properly to alleviate discomfort and to prevent future pain. Here are some suggestions to help keep the pain away.
When you are sitting without back support your muscles can tire quite easily. To prevent this, sitting with a straight back and resting the elbow or forearm on an armrest or even on the thigh will help.
Chairs with back support provide rest for the lumbar spine. To
When you are sitting without back support your muscles can tire quite easily. To prevent this, sitting with a straight back and resting the elbow or forearm on an armrest or even on the thigh will help.
Chairs with back support provide rest for the lumbar spine. To
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Curious Chiropractic and Medical Terms
Have you ever watched old black and white movies and heard an elderly character mention “the rheumatiz?” Or, perhaps you know someone who occasionally states that his or her rheumatism is acting up. Perhaps you’ve heard someone exclaim, “Oh! My Lumbago!!”
Aren’t these curious words? What, exactly, do they mean? Here is a brief glossary of some chiropractic and other medical terms that might satisfy your curiosity.
Some Curious Chiropractic Terms
Fibrositis: is pain felt
Aren’t these curious words? What, exactly, do they mean? Here is a brief glossary of some chiropractic and other medical terms that might satisfy your curiosity.
Some Curious Chiropractic Terms
Fibrositis: is pain felt
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Figures in the Study of Nerves and Back Care
The study of nerves and the recognition of their importance to the health of the human body began in the ancient world and continue in the present day. Here are some of the key figures involved in that process.
In ancient Greece, Hippocrates (460-377 BC) known as the Father of Medicine, determined that a link between spinal misalignment and poor health existed. He believed that the body is capable of curing itself. He also believed that physicians should concentrate on an individual’s
In ancient Greece, Hippocrates (460-377 BC) known as the Father of Medicine, determined that a link between spinal misalignment and poor health existed. He believed that the body is capable of curing itself. He also believed that physicians should concentrate on an individual’s
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