September 1st, 2010
Since a lot of manual workers have problems with their backs due to excessive stress, exercises for lower back pain can help them a lot if they learn how to do them correctly.
Lower back exercises can help you get rid of the pain or at least reduce it. Your pain will disappear faster if you exercise on a regular basis, as this will also improve flexibility and strengthen the muscles. All these benefits contribute to the reduction of chances of an acute back pain attack happening.
There are two components of exercises that can be done for lower back pain. First is the increased flexibility and strength, plus the body conditioning overall. You can get your body in great condition if you do some cardiovascular exercises (biking, walking or swimming) on a regular basis.
Your lower back will also improve if you lose some of the extra weight. In the beginning you should start slow, but in time you should get to 20-40 minutes of exercise in each session, with 3-5 sessions per week.
The second component of these exercises will make your back muscles more powerful and flexible. Besides your lower back, exercises will also improve your other muscles and abdominals. With exercise you will be able to keep the back of the thigh loose, which decreases the chance of injury.
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Dr. Alan Weidner
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August 31st, 2010
The neck is one of the most flexible organs of the body that has a great deal of functionality. It is quite susceptible to injuries, because it is subjected to a lot of stress and weight and to a certain extent because of its flexibility. Neck pain is usually caused by the stress, misuse, overuse, poor posture, accident or a sport injury. Neck pain is one of the most common complaints that may become a constant problem if remain untreated and ignored. In holistic medicine, massage therapy is considered as the most significant natural treatment that helps provide effective pain management.
Massage therapy is the natural way of treating neck pain. It is a profound and non-invasive holistic approach that is effective for people of all age groups. It not only provides pain relief and management, but also decelerates the progression of neck problems.
All neck problems including injuries require immediate assistance of a health care practitioner, because damaged muscles, ligaments and nerves may lead to a serious condition called osteoarthritis. Furthermore, neck injuries that occur due to accidents can lead to more severe neck problems including whiplash, herniated disc, fracture, pinched nerve and paralysis.
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Dr. Alan Weidner
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August 28th, 2010
One major cause of lower back pain is muscle imbalances. The other is trauma to your body core. Like falling, sitting for long periods of time and traffic accidents. Those are just a few of the many examples.
The obvious conclusion is to fix one of those two conditions. If you can not help but sit all the time then at least counter the low back pain caused by sitting to much. Do this by countering the muscle imbalances in your body.
Any therapist experienced in neurological release can help you learn stretching techniques to help build and correct a muscle imbalance. An exercise therapist can analyze and help you for specific imbalances. Here is a quick self test to help you understand, realize and provide some relief from leg pain, knee pain or low back pain by performing your own neurological release.
This is the quick self test, if you are sitting, legs at a 90 degree angle, grab your leg just above your knee, right past the joint. Now dig your index and middle fingers into your muscles on the outside. You should feel your IT band and one of your quadriceps attachment point. Your thumb should be around the medial-us (the “head”) of your knee. Now you should dig your fingers into that area and in the general vicinity of the muscles. When you find a knot or sore spot dig into it. Then slowly extend your leg. You may feel a jump or muscle twitch. These are good things as you are releasing tight muscles that are causing the imbalance in your knee joint. By restoring some balance your knee, leg and lower back you may have some pain relief. If you get any relief then you may want to look into muscle imbalances and SMR.
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Dr. Alan Weidner
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August 27th, 2010
Back pain can occur due to various reasons. However, it is better prevented than cured. There are ways to avoid lower back pain and prevent it from aggravating. Typically, one of the major causes of this condition is carelessness. Bad posture, poor fitness level, too much weight lifting, strenuous work etc can lead to pain. A little carefulness can go a long way in preventing this condition.
Aggravated condition often leads to major complications. It may require surgery or long-term medication if the problem persists. Besides, there are other factors too that can affect this condition. It may get chronic with the passage of time and the older it is, the more damage it would have caused to your spinal cord. Our spine is indeed the backbone of our survival. You must care for it.
Light to moderate exercise is the key to keep this problem at bay. Spend half an hour everyday for keeping yourself fit. Watching your weight is not only good for your physical appearance, it also exerts less pressure on the back. Excess body weight can strain your back and cause pain.
If you have hectic lifestyle and have to do the running around ever so often, then it is important to wear comfortable shoes. This will prevent lower back pain and keep your energy levels up. Tired feet is equal to a tired back and tired mind.
Spread your body weight equally on both your legs. Do not stand on one foot by exerting the entire body weight one side. Also, keep your back arched while standing and sitting. Your posture plays an important role. Standing and sitting erect is an effective remedy for backache.
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Dr. Alan Weidner
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August 25th, 2010
There are two different types of injuries/pain that can affect the lower back. The first one is Acute pain, which is generally an injury that just occurred recently and the pain associated with it is do this recent injury and it is not a condition that has been on-going for many months or even years. The second type is chronic pain, usually resulting from an injury or trauma from many months ago or sometimes years ago.
But here are 4 tops to reduce lower back pain:
Flexibility: The Spinal column is the most crucial aspect of our everyday existence. To attack one problem would be to begin with some basic stretches 2-3 times weekly and eventually working your way up to 5-7 days per week. Hold each stretch for approximately 10-30 seconds and remember to take deep breaths as well to ensure the complete relaxation of the mind and body.
Core Strength: The entire lower back is attached to the hip girdle and wraps around to the connecting abdominal muscles on the front side of your body. Here is a quick simple exercise that can be done at your desk to strengthen your transverse abdominal muscles. Sit upright and inhale as deep as possible, then when exhaling flex those abdominal muscles and imagine sucking your belly button in towards your spine. Then hold that for about 20-30 seconds while breathing lightly in and out. Do this often and you will begin to notice much greater control of your abdominal muscles, this alone will help you greatly with alleviating the back pain in addition to preventing future injury.
Posture: This one is tough especially for those who work at a computer most of the day. Sit down in your chair with legs at a 90 degree angle; sit with your upper body perfectly straight and your head straight forward as well. Now pull your shoulder blades down and back toward each other, this should pull your shoulders back naturally and then control the abdominal muscles like we did earlier.
Lifting habits: Whenever you lift things for now on whether at the gym, moving, groceries, whatever it may be keep the back straight and control the abdominal muscles like we just did and lower your body by bending at your hips first and then knees.
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Dr. Alan Weidner
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August 24th, 2010
Turn around and ask those around you; what is the best way to keep yourself healthy? Without any doubt, the answer will always be to get a good night sleep. Getting enough sleep at night help prepare us to face new challenges on the following day, whether it is to study for your final exam or to complete the task assigned to you by your employer. Here are three quick ways to help you get a better sleep at night.
Those with too much free time on their hands often have problems trying to sleep at night. This might sound counter intuitive and paradoxical but once you grasp hold of the fact that our bodies actually work in cycles, you will understand why that is the case. If we want to get a better sleep at night, we must train our body to follow a certain pattern everyday.
Next, whenever possible, you must never use drugs to counter your sleeping problems. Many people are tempted to do so because they thought that drugs are going to solve their sleeping problems once and for all but that is often not the case because the effects of drugs are only temporary and they often do not last long.
Last but not least, negative emotions like anxiety and nervousness can also cause you to lose sleep at night. If you know that you are suffering from these kinds of emotions, you must put an end to this by dwelling in the present moment and stop worrying too much about things that are going to happen tomorrow.
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August 24th, 2010
If your back constantly hurts and you cannot seem to make it go away you should try some techniques that you have not thought of before. There are several things you can do to get the back pain relief you need.
Many pharmaceutical pills are available for you to take to help, but the relief is short lived and unreliable for some. Usually within a few hours your back returns to feeling the same pain it felt before you took the pills. Here are some remedies for your back pain that do not require medication.
Sleep on a firm mattress. The problem with a soft mattress is that it makes your back bend more than it needs to while you are sleeping. It also does not provide enough support for the areas in your back that cause the most pain. If you invest in a firm mattress your back will lay flat on the bed. Doing this will give you the proper support to help relax your back muscles.
Go for a walk at least once a day. A lot of pain in the back comes from your muscles being twisted and tight. The most effective way to loosen up and strengthen those muscles is to exercise. You risk hurting your back by performing certain types of exercise, so the best way to get this exercise is to walk. This kind of physical activity will go easy on your muscles allowing them to relax gently and as the stress is taken off them. Leading to a reduction in your pain symptoms.
Back pain relief can be achieved even if you feel the pain every day. It is okay to take medicine to help reduce this pain. However, most medications are not designed to be taken on a daily basis.
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Dr. Alan Weidner
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August 21st, 2010
Americans are getting older every minute and life expectancy is ever-increasing. People leading full productive lives after the age of retirement are no longer a “wow.” Most baby boomers want to live active lives and learn how to enjoy a fulfilling active life. Here are 10 tips to help you stay younger, fitter and functional.
1. Drink six to eight glasses of water each day. Hydrate skin, nourish it, and prevent wrinkles.
2. Stretch and strengthen your legs. Doing calf raises and tiptoe walking every other day improves circulation and helps prevents spider veins.
3. Incorporate upper-body exercises. Lift mini dumbbells, and stretch back muscles. This protects against osteoporosis.
4. Strengthen your abs five days a week. Sit-ups enhance blood flow to vital organs, repairing tissue damage.
5. Add aerobic exercise. Keep your heart and lungs youthful and fit.
6. Choose aerobics that enhance brain power. Jogging, bicycling, and speed walking sharpen memory and increase attention span.
7. Use diaphragmatic breathing. Inhale through your nose so debris and pollutants are filtered from the air.
8. Eat baked, broiled, or grilled salmon two times per week. Its omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins combat disease-causing free radicals.
9. Try colorful vegetables. Dark green vegetables have cancer-fighting properties and vitamin C to boost your immune system. Tomatoes are also on this “fighter veggies” list.
10. Enjoy fresh fruit for dessert. These also combat the cell damage that causes premature aging.
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Dr. Alan Weidner
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August 20th, 2010
The symptoms of back pain are the pains itself. It is very hard to understand the symptoms because pain alone is a symptom that indicates damage in the spine or there is an impending disease that only the doctor can diagnose. As much as the back pain is a symptom, it is but only a subjective type. The patient alone can be observed by the patient and it is never measured because pain varies from one person to the other.
Symptoms of back pain is linked with the causes. Symptoms usually occur unpredictably, most often than not, it can hit you like big time, anytime of the day. You may even wake up one morning feeling unusual like these symptoms below:
* Difficulty standing straight or standing in one position for a long period of time. When one feels this symptom, it commonly happens because of an injury to the muscles at the back which may be brought about by overworked muscles, accident or sudden falls.
* Discomfort when sitting. This is most likely due to pressure on the largest nerve in the body, the sciatic nerve. This is brought about by lifting, twisting, overworked muscles, etc.
* Difficulty in walking accompanied with weakness and leg fatigue. Difficulty in walking is commonly due to a narrowing or tightening of the spinal canal in where the nerves pass through. Usually both legs are affected so walking is unbearable to do. However, it usually improves when bending forward.
* Radiating pain down towards the buttocks or legs. This radiating pain to the buttocks and legs are usually because of sciatica or nerve compression or the spinal disc that is being pushed outside the normal boundary.
* Pain, Tenderness and stiffness felt at the lower part of your back. All these symptoms are covered in combination with back injury, sciatica, disc that is pushed out from normal limits, and tightening of the spinal canal where the nerves are passing.
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Dr. Alan Weidner
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August 18th, 2010
Over the years, textbooks have gotten bigger and heavier, resulting in heavier and heavier backpacks. Parents have expressed concern that this trend might cause back problems in children. This concern is entirely justifiable.
In a large study, over 33% of children between the ages of 11 and 14 years old noted back pain. The students that carried heavier backpacks reported more back pain than those that carried a lighter load. Heavy backpacks are believed to increase lumbar disk compression, lumbar curvature, and muscle fatigue, all of which may lead to back pain.
What can be done to minimize the risk that backpacks will cause back pain? Choosing the right backpack can make a big difference. The ideal backpack would have two wide, well-padded shoulder straps as well as a waist strap. It would also be lightweight and well-padded along the back.
The ideal backpack would make a difference, but it is not a substitute for using the proper carrying technique. Both shoulder straps should be used to allow better distribution of the weight. The weight itself should not exceed 10-15% of the student’s body weight. The straps should be tightened to carry the weight as close to the body as possible and it is important to bend at the hips and knees when lifting the backpack or bending while wearing a backpack. These techniques will help relieve some of the stress put on the back. Back strengthening exercises are also helpful because they can build muscles and make it easier to carry the load.
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Dr. Alan Weidner
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