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- What Your Bones Have to Do with Back Pain - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Ed DelaneyYour body has about 206 skeletal bones, which vary in length, thickness, and shape. In these bones are your red blood cells, bone marrow, phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium. Magnesium is the silvery white metallic element that works with calcium to provide the necessary support to your bones and ...
Views: 754 - Getting Proper Diagnosis for Back Pain - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Ed DelaneyBack pain is one of the most common ailments that people complain about, but many times your doctor may fail to pinpoint the exact cause of your back pain, thus preventing you from getting lasting cure. One of the reasons why doctors experience some difficulty in identifying the cause of your ...
Views: 689 - Shower Chair Health and Safety Tips - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Ed DelaneyShower chairs can provide you with a great deal of comfort while taking a bath. Just think about how many times your legs felt as if they were going to give way while you were in the shower. There may even have been instances when you were temporarily incapacitated due to an injury and had to be ...
Views: 2083 - Back Support - Why You Need It More Than You Think - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Ed DelaneyAre you experiencing back pain? You might be in need of back support. Back braces and other back support devices are specifically designed to provide stability and limit your range of motion in the spine whenever necessary. One of the most common cases where such support is needed is in the ...
Views: 886 - Back Pain as a Symptom of Multiple Myeloma - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Ed DelaneyMusculoskeletal and neurological conditions are among the most common medical problems that cause back pain. However, those are not the only conditions that lead to back pain. In fact, muscle disorders such as multiple myeloma can also cause back pain. Read on to find out exactly how this ...
Views: 906 - Back Pain as a Symptom of Fractures - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Ed DelaneyWhat are fractures and how are they related to back pain? Fractures are simply defined as breaks or cracks in the permanence of bones. There are, however, several types of fractures you can suffer from, namely: pathologic, complete, incomplete, avulsion, compressed, depressed, comminuted, ...
Views: 868 - What Shower Chairs Can Do for the Elderly and Disabled - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2011 from Ed DelaneyPeople with physical disabilities often don’t consider the bathroom as a very friendly place. That’s because they’re afraid of slipping and falling in the bathroom, especially since they no longer have complete control of their motor functions. The shower area is especially challenging to these ...
Views: 1638 - Why Shower Chairs Can Help You Bathe Safely - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Ed DelaneyAre you having problems bathing in the shower? Shower chairs, shower seats, or shower stools might be your answer. These safety furniture are well-designed for elderly care or for people with disability. You can use them too, and never worry about accidents in the shower. They are easy to use ...
Views: 818 - Back Pain as a Symptom of Multiple Myeloma - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2011 from Ed DelaneyMusculoskeletal and neurological conditions are among the most common medical problems that cause back pain. However, those are not the only conditions that lead to back pain. In fact, muscle disorders such as multiple myeloma can also cause back pain. Read on to find out exactly how this ...
Views: 1587 - 5 Everyday Mistakes That Hurt Your Back - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2011 from Ed DelaneyBack pain can be caused by several different factors, and the sad thing is that some of these factors are the daily habits that you often just take for granted. To help alleviate back pain and prevent further occurrences, take note of these five common everyday habits that may hurt your ...
Views: 1042(1 vote) - Exercises and Yoga Stretches for Lower Back Pain - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Ed DelaneyAs people put more and more pressure on their bodies, muscle damage and injuries has become an almost normal part of the modern lifestyle. Think about it this way: If athletes who spend considerable time training their bodies and are arguably in top physical condition can get hurt one way or ...
Views: 810 - The Surprising Answer to Back Pain at Work - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Ed DelaneyWhatever type of pain it entails and whatever the cause, back pain can definitely make it very difficult for you to focus on your work, thus affecting your productivity. The bad news is that a majority of modern occupations can place some considerable demands on your back, and routine office ...
Views: 764 - Stretching Exercises for Lower Back Pain - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Ed DelaneyAll individuals are likely to experience back pain at some point in their lives. For this reason, you need to educate yourself on the various methods of preventing or relieving back pain. Prevention is, of course, so much better that cure. Unfortunately, one can’t always prevent back pain. That ...
Views: 1166(1 vote) - Why We Need Lumbar Support - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Ed DelaneyYou may already have heard of lumbar support a number of times, but you may not yet fully understand it. If this is the case, then this article is just right for you. Here we will give you a brief discussion regarding the lumbar area, its function in your body, and why you need to provide it ...
Views: 3039 - Why Lumbar Support Is the Key to Banish Back Pain - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Ed DelaneyA lot of people suffer from back pain, which is why many of us are now searching for the best lumbar support for back pain. But, the first step towards true relief from back aches and pains is realizing that the problem most often stems from our own mistakes. Think about it. You usually bend ...
Views: 745 - Lumbar Support Chair - Are You Sitting Comfortably? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Ed DelaneySometimes, back pain is the result of something that is quite easy to remedy. All you might be needing is a product that is specially designed to ease back pain problems. People have a tendency to slouch forward, especially when remaining seated for a prolonged period, which is why lumbar ...
Views: 827 - Sciatica? Could Using the Right Lumbar Support Help? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Ed DelaneyBack pain is sometimes due to a condition known as sciatica. If you suffer from sciatica then you may be wondering if lumbar support devices can help relieve you of the condition. To find out if it can and what kind of relief it can actually give you, let us first look at what causes sciatica in ...
Views: 1375(1 vote) - Got Back Pain? Why Your Office Chair Could Be At Fault - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Ed DelaneyUnderstanding back pain and its possible causes is a first step on the road to pain relief. Learn how something as innocuous as an office chair could cause you body pains. Over the years, our knowledge about what causes back pain has evolved and expanded. In the past, people believed ...
Views: 1014 - The Lazy Way to Beat Back Pain - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Ed DelaneyWhen people talk about epidemics, they seldom mention back pain. But the truth is that they should because back pain has definitely reached epidemic proportions. Millions of work days are lost each year due to this problem and billions of dollars are spent by people all over the world for ...
Views: 965 - What Is Lumbar Support? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Ed DelaneyIf you’re curious about what lumbar support actually is, then you’ve definitely come to the right place. Here we will tell you all about lumbar support and why it is important. First off, the definition of terms. The simplest definition of lumbar support is that it is support for your lower back ...
Views: 875 - Your Back Pain – Explained - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Ed DelaneyBack pain is one of the most common problems that plague people these days. Are you one of these people who have or are experiencing back pain? Perhaps the biggest problem associated with this condition is that we understand so little about it. We are often unaware that some of the things that ...
Views: 783 - Lower Back Exercise: For Lasting Relief from Back Pain - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Ed DelaneyMost people these days live lifestyles that place a lot of pressure on their bodies, particularly their backs. Whether you hold a blue collar job or sit at your office desk all day, you are surely putting your body at constant risk of muscle damage and injury with your repetitive daily routine. ...
Views: 727 - Back Pain and Multiple Sclerosis - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Ed DelaneyIf you are suffering from back pain, you might be wondering the possible causes. If you think it is due to multiple sclerosis, here are some questions to ask yourself. What is multiple sclerosis and how is it associated with back pain? Multiple sclerosis is a progressive disease that ...
Views: 840 - Gouty Arthritis and Back Pain - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Ed DelaneyThe back pain you are feeling now could be due to a lot of things. Plenty of contributing factors can cause this condition. Among the many causes of back pain is gouty arthritis, a form of arthritis that is characterized by deposits of needle-like uric acid crystals. These acid crystals are ...
Views: 1171 - Lower Back Support - Your Back Pain Saviour? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Ed DelaneyAs more and more people complain of lower back pain, the need for appropriate lower back support continues to rise. While pain in the lower back may start off with a mild feeling of discomfort, especially when you have to remain seated for prolonged periods, it can gradually escalate into ...
Views: 1883 - Why Lumbar Support Is Crucial to Prevent Back Pain - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Ed DelaneyHow does lumbar support save you from back pain? Before we answer that question, it may be necessary for you to know what the most common causes of back pain are. After all, learning what causes a problem is often the best way to determine the best solution and prevent further occurrence. So, ...
Views: 1041 - How a Slipped Disk Causes Back Pain - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Ed DelaneyWhenever you experience back pain, the first thing you need to do is identify the cause. This can help you get appropriate treatment. One common cause of back pain is a slipped disk, which is known in medical terms as Herniated Nucleus Pulposa (HNP). This condition is defined as a rupture in the ...
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