April 6, 2007

Back Pain

Tip! Not exercising the abdomen can lead to severe back pain because the abdomen supports the back.

My back pain was tormenting me every day. I simply hated waking up every morning because I knew that I would have to support the aching back pain thru out the day. At first I didn’t pay much attention, thinking it would go away… But I was wrong. Months past and still my back pain got no better. I couldn’t keep on torturing myself; I had to find a solution!

I knew that the fastest way to find the right solution was online. I did some browsing and found several good products that would ease my back pain. Yet once I read about the memory foams pillows, it clearly stood out from the others. Why? I was amazed by the unique design of these pillows. Memory foams pillows not only relieve my back pain but also relieve the pressure on my shoulder and neck! I kept on reading about the memory foams pillows and I just wanted to grab the pillow and try it! I learned that the memory foam lasts for continuous support, and it won’t wear like other common pillows. The memory foams pillows molds perfectly to fit the shape of your head, neck and shoulders to give you better sleeping posture to relieve back pain. Proper head positioning is also a key ingredient in the reduction of snoring! Could this pillow get any better? By conforming to the shape of your spine and back the memory foams pillows make the next day fatigue a thing of the past.

Tip! This will relieve constipation and this reminds me of a true experience with my father years back. He had suffered a severe back pain for weeks and an alternative health consultant told him to eat a meal of plain fruit on a given night and 2-3 hours afterwards, he was instructed to drink a laxative tea.

There was no doubt. The memory foams pillows where clearly my best choice. I ordered a memory foams pillow and was thrilled when I received it. I saw the results immediately. I usually tend to toss and turn before finding the right position to sleep but with the memory foam pillow, as soon as I laid my head down I was comfortable! My wife always complained about my snoring but the next day she told be that she was surprised that I hadn’t woken her up with my load snoring. But best of all there was no back pain! At first it was hard to believe, but I really felt that the pillow had helped me sleep in the correct posture thus alleviated my back pain. My wife was surprised also and also tried the pillow. She loved it so much I had to buy one for her too!

Tip! Massage and chiropractic therapy can provide many benefits to individuals suffering from mild or chronic back pain.

The memory foam pillow was the solutions all along. I wish I had found it earlier so I wouldn’t have had to put up with so much back pain. If you are suffering for back pains, shoulder pain, neck pain or sleep apnea I highly recommend you try a memory foam pillow. With a memory foam pillow you will discover the real way to sleep!

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March 29, 2007

Back Pain

Tip! The best way to treat chronic back pain syndromes is to prevent them. Although proficient early treatment does not always prevent an acute injury from turning into a chronic problem, it is a good insurance policy.

Back pain is one thing most likely to elicit a twinge of sympathy from the hardest of hearts. It is estimated that every person in the world will suffer from it in his/her lifetime - mild to serious, chronic or temporary.

You could get an attack at any point along the spine, especially the lower back area which takes on the maximum weight and stress. Most common causes: strain or bruising of muscles; sprain or injury to ligaments; and spasms when the injured muscle knots up as part of the body’s attempt to immobilize it to prevent further injury. Other causes include osteoporosis, arthritis, a slipped disc, or even excessive gas, besides more serious causes like tumors, diabetes or kidney malfunctions that emerge in a doctor’s clinic.

Tip! Not exercising the abdomen can lead to severe back pain because the abdomen supports the back.

Blame it on your Lifestyle

An important factor and one that is entirely in you hands, is lifestyle. For instance, improper postures while sitting and sleeping, and carelessness during walking, stretching or playing, especially when you are overweight, are few common causes. Grand illusions of being a Hercules incarnate and lifting heavy weights or improperly hefting them around are other frequent errors.

Bad posture is the biggest culprit. Desk jobs mean sitting for hours before computers where we unconsciously slump into odd positions. Or twist our backs frequently while trying to reach for something behind or beside us, or stretch forward too far; too fast. We also unconsciously slip into awkward positions while reading or watching TV sprawled on the bed or sofa.

Sit up

Chairs with gaps at the lower back level are deadly - avoid them. And if you think you are invulnerable because you have that perfectly ‘ergonomically’ designed chair; know this - most people unconsciously lean forward in such a way that their lower back moves away from the chair base and thus remains unsupported.

Get up and Walk around

Sitting anywhere, anyhow, for long periods means that dangerous pressure points develop along the back. The load on you back is the highest when you are sitting, less while standing and least when you are sleeping.

The golden rule is to get up and walk around every 15-20 minutes. When on a long drive, get out of the car, walk around, stretch you limbs after every two hours. While driving, the back of the car seat should not recline beyond 30 degrees and ideally the seat bottom should be tilted up slightly in front.

It’s not a high

Avoid regular use of high heels - they hamper good posture, ruin you body’s alignment and hurt the back, feet and neck. Our feet are designed to bear the entire weight of the body evenly across their surface. However, the feet and legs are placed in and unnatural position when you wear heels. Most of the pressure is transferred to the front of the foot.

Stressed Out

The modern-day stress epidemic is another factor since back pain can be psychosomatic. Stress/emotional problems both cause back pain and aggravate any existing pain. Yoga and meditation sessions are effective in such cases.

Weak stomach muscles heighten back strain and cause you pelvis to twist abnormally. Regular and proper exercise help tremendously since it keeps joints mobile, muscles conditioned and, more importantly, raises your pain threshold.

Tip! Back pain can be helped by many factors, first look after your back, lift objects properly and participate in exercises that strengthen you back, quit smoking (smoking reduces nutrition to the spinal discs), do not stay in bed too long, try to get mobile (unless you have a slipped disc), try hot and cold compresses and with chronic back pain (back pain that last more than 3 months) see a chiropractor. If your back pain persists, then see a doctor, their may be other factors involved such as fractures, nerve damage, arthritis, spinal tumour and infections.

Don’t over Exercise

Doctors receive many back-pain patients who are victims of improperly-trained gym instructors or half-baked yoga teachers. Suddenly launching into heavy, unaccustomed activity is a sure recipe for disaster.

Lucy Nicholas also writes on Acne Remedy Home. More info: Acne Treatment & Medication

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