What is a herniated disc? Well a herniated disc occurs when one of the discs located between the vertebrae bulges abnormally or ruptures altogether. These discs act as a sort of shock absorber between the vertebrae in your back. When one becomes injured, the result can be acute or chronic pain due to the compression ...
Infra Red Light Therapy – What is it? And how did it work in my individual case is what this article is all about. Infra Red Light Therapy is when infra red light through the electrical device is provided upon your ailing muscle or area of pain for fifteen minutes or so at a time. ...
A little background on me: I was deployed to Bosnia for 8 months in 2000, as a Supply Sergeant, responsible for Hazmat certification, weapons and chemical gear. I was a 39 year old female when I deployed, carrying a duffle bag, ruck sack, weapon, metal tool box with 36, M-16 bolts, a flak vest, my ...
I have been dealing with chronic back pain for a decade now. It started in 2001 with occasional back aches and by 2004 I had pain shooting down the back side of my left leg, leaving me in tears most days. Since then I have regularly been visiting the pain doctor in an effort manage ...
I have had low back pain and sciatica for over 16 years. I first injured my back when I was pregnant with my oldest son, I twisted one of my lumbar vertebras while vacuuming. It was excruciatingly painful and I lost feeling and in my legs. I had to pull myself along the ground to ...
Compressed discs and pinched nerves in the neck are two of the most common neck-related issues that people seek treatment for. Both can cause pain, numbness and weakness that disrupt the life of a person experiencing them. Knowing how these two issues occur is very helpful in being able to avoid falling victim to them. ...
Herniated discs are a significant cause of low-back pain, which in turn is one of the most common medical complaints in the US. Chances are good that you’ve experienced low-back pain at some point in your life – you might be dealing with a herniated disc right now. Even if you haven’t personally had a ...
Also known as decompression, a laminectomy is a surgical procedure in which the back section of the vertebra covering the spinal canal (lamina) is removed. Essentially, the procedure serves to enlarge the spinal canal and alleviate any excessive pressure that is interfering with the proper function of the spinal cord and the surrounding network of ...
Those who are tall and those with naturally longer necks are just as susceptible to neck and shoulder pain as shorter people. However, many neck support pillows are not created with taller people in mind. There are some out there that offer the support that you need. Causes of Neck Pain Neck pain can stem ...
Car Accident In October of this year, it will be 14 years since I had a car accident. I came out of that accident safe and free from major injuries. I was under the care of a chiropractor for almost a year to help me get better. I regularly visited his office for treatments. My ...