Friday, January 31, 2014

Chattanooga Company Makes Back Pain Buster


Treating back pain just went high tech. "Trans-cutaneous electrical nerve stimulation," says Hollywog's Vice President Keith Hagy. That's the technical term for the tiny electrical waves that the Neubac sends out. "The electrical stimulation will interact with the nerves in your muscle fibers so what it will do is block the pain signals that are going to your brain," Hagy explains. ...



New Year's Resolution: Eliminating Back Pain
Muncie Voice
MUNCIE, Indiana – In the U.S., there are said to be 100 million people suffering from chronic pain. One recent study in JAMA Psychiatry journal found that living in pain is a significant risk factor for suicide, particularly with back pain. There is no ...

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The men and women had similar pain scores, but women were significantly less likely to get any kind of pain medication and were 15% to 23% less likely than men to get opioids specifically. Women also had to wait longer before they got any pain ...


Lower back sciatica is quite painful and originates from your sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in the body. The pain extends from your spine to your hip and posterior area and then down the rear of each leg. While not a separate condition itself ...



Lombard massage therapist strives to heal - Suburban Life Publications



Lombard massage therapist strives to heal
Suburban Life Publications
The technique combines therapies, and has been an effective treatment for people suffering from plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel syndrome and sciatica, Fasano said. “It's not even a massage, it's a therapy,” she said. “It's stretching and retraining ...



RB Spine Center has added Intervertebral Differential Dynamics (IDD) Therapy to its suite of non-surgical treatment options for chronic back and neck conditions. (PRWeb January 30, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/01/prweb11518247.htm



Thursday, January 30, 2014

KSK Celebrity Super Bowl Pickakke: Tommy Chong - Uproxx



Uproxx

KSK Celebrity Super Bowl Pickakke: Tommy Chong
Uproxx
Just feels good on my sciatica, man. 10. Does Peyton Manning smoke weed? He should, as much as by buddy O. Muhaw is paying him to endorse his farm, man. 11. Will weed be a popular topic of discussion during the Super Bowl itself? Maybe not during ...




Dad thanks NHS after being able to walk


A DAD with acute and agonising sciatica may be able to return to work and can now walk without a stick thanks to complementary therapy while he waited for a cure on the NHS.



eMaxHealth

Natural Back Pain Cure: What's Good for the Neck Works on the Butt
eMaxHealth
Are you plagued with chronic back pain but are worried that many pain cures are actually unsafe and can lead to addiction and/or an accidental overdose? Are you afraid that taking a pain killer will end your sex life? If so, you may want to learn about ...




Worcester News

Dad thanks NHS after being able to walk
Worcester News
A DAD with acute and agonising sciatica may be able to return to work and can now walk without a stick thanks to complementary therapy while he waited for a cure on the NHS. Justin Willis, aged 42, of Beauchamp Road, Malvern, was in such pain he felt ...
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Imagine that you woke up this morning with acute neck or back pain. You did not do anything in particular yesterday to deserve it, you did not have a recent trauma or accident, and you do not have any significant arthritis in your spine that you are aware of.



10 tips to prevent back pain - India.Com Health



India.Com Health

10 tips to prevent back pain
India.Com Health
Back pain About 80 percent of people complain about back pain at some point in their life. And, the main reason for back pain is ignorance. If you go through evolution, it took five and a half million years for humans to straighten their spine and ...



(Reuters) - Phil Mickelson, who was recently diagnosed with locked facet joints in his lower back, said on Wednesday he will defend his title at this week's Phoenix Open. The five-times major champion had been in doubt with a back injury that prompted him to withdraw from last week's PGA Tour event at Torrey Pines in Southern California after two rounds. I expect to play and play well ...



Rappler

Kirchner undergoes medical tests after Cuba trip
Rappler
The president, 60, who had just arrived back in Buenos Aires after attending a regional summit in Cuba, "is undergoing tests... after showing symptoms of sciatica and lower back pain," her office said in a statement. Doctors performed surgery on ...

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Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Pain in your heel? It could be your Achilles tendon


ROCHESTER, Minn. — The Achilles tendon, the large tough band of tissue connecting the muscles in the back of the lower leg to the heel bone, can become inflamed, degenerate or even rupture. The Mayo Clinic Health Letter covers causes and ...



Eucommia Bark for Back Pain
The Epoch Times
One day, while cutting firewood in the mountains, he began to experienced intense pain in his lower back. So strong was the pain that he grabbed onto a nearby tree and bit into it's bark. In doing so, he unwittingly sucked some juice from the tree bark ...




Biogen Idec Inc (BIIB) news: Biogen Idec Management Discusses Q4 2013 ...
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In the ongoing Phase II study, we'll assess clinical measures of pain in sciatica patients with peripheral nerve injury. STX-100 is our antibody underdevelopment for the treatment of IPF, a progressive and almost uniformly-fatal disease. STX-100 ...

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Top Tampa Pain Management Clinic, Genesis Medical, Now Offering Treatment ...
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Conditions treated by Genesis Medical includes both simple and complex conditions such as sciatica, neck and back pain, arthritis, RSD, fibromyalgia, headaches, migraines, failed back surgery, scoliosis, degenerative disc disease and many more. There ...

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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Are There Benefits to Chiropractic Care Beyond Low Back and Neck Pain?


The benefits of Chiropractic care for low back and neck pain have been well established, but is there scientific evidence of success in treating other symptoms? Dr. J G Moellendorf, DC, ND, LCP discusses several studies of Chiropractic care for other health conditions. (PRWeb January 28, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/01/prweb11524007.htm


Part of my everyday practice is to see patients with low back pain who are also experiencing related sciatic symptoms. In the course of the initial assessment one of the most important things I can do is determine if this patient is appropriate ...



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Dr. Oz details natural painkillers to relieve migraines and back pain
Examiner.com
Dr. Oz said there are inexpensive, natural painkillers that quickly relieve migraines and back pain on the Jan. 28 episode of the Dr. Oz Show. "You can kill the pain before it starts," said Dr. Oz, who said you shouldn't always reach for pills because ...
Dr. Oz Show Today: Corydalis Is Natural Cure For Chronic PainCMR
Dr. Oz: Painkillers Corydalis, Magnesium and Butt Pillow (1/28/14)Nerdles

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Ask Men's Fitness: How Can I Protect My Back at Work? - Men's Fitness



Men's Fitness

Ask Men's Fitness: How Can I Protect My Back at Work?
Men's Fitness
Health ReportAsk Men's Fitness: How Can I Protect My Back at Work? Change up your seat routine to nip the pain in the bud before it even begins. January 28th, 2014. Ask Men's Fitness: ... “Scoot forward in the chair so your back doesn't touch the ...




Irish Independent

Fitzgerald sets sights on O'Driscoll's No 13 jersey
Irish Independent
For much of the week before Ireland's glorious liberation in Cardiff, Fitzgerald was on his back. Indeed, he even travelled on the team bus incongruously lying down in the aisle, one side of his body gripped with sciatica. "The day of the Captain's Run ...
Luke Fitzgerald focusing on leaving pain behind and making up for lost timeBelfast Telegraph

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Cycling on London streets: tackling my Alpe d'Huez
getwestlondon
David himself only took up cycling seriously fairly late in life, after his doctor said it would help strengthen muscles in his lower back and reduce the pain caused by his sciatica. As well as improving your fitness, he says cycling can be good for ...



According to the Stop Sciatica in 8 Minutes review that users can find on DailyGossip.org, the new method is efficient and it promises to lead to miraculous relief in 8 minutes. "Stop Sciatica in 8 Minutes" program claims that there is no need for ...



Monday, January 27, 2014

Sports Briefs: Mickelson fighting back pain - Winston-Salem Journal



San Francisco Chronicle

Sports Briefs: Mickelson fighting back pain
Winston-Salem Journal
Phil Mickelson flew to Georgia to see a specialist about the pain in his lower back but still hopes to try to defend his title in the Phoenix Open. Mickelson, who first felt soreness in his back while in Abu Dhabi, withdrew after making the 36-hole cut ...
Nation & world: S.F. Giants coach, band raise money for beating victimDetroit Free Press

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LAYTON -- Twenty-eight million people suffer from migraines. Thirty-one million have chronic lower-back pain, and 40 million have some form of an anxiety disorder. Many of those conditions can be caused by stress, which can eventually exhaust the body, said Jacob Hess, a stress-reduction teacher at Davis Behavioral Health. People who experience pain or mental illness tend to tense up, making ...


Whether it is helping people manage pain or helping those less fortunate, Dr. Stephen Dohoney has been described as an exemplary citizen, selfless volunteer and role model. ?


Phil Mickelson, hoping he will be able to defend his Phoenix Open title this week, flew to Georgia on Monday to see a specialist about the pain in his lower back. Mickelson withdrew after making the 36-hole cut in the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines ...



Health Beat
The News-Press
Deep tissue laser therapy is clinically proven to reduce pain and inflammation associated with many common musculoskeletal conditions such as lower back pain, neck pain, disc injuries, carpal tunnel, sciatica, arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, plantar ...




Managing pain is Stephen Dohoney's calling, along with helping others


Whether it is helping people manage pain or helping those less fortunate, Dr. Stephen Dohoney has been described as an exemplary citizen, selfless volunteer and role model. ?


Facet Joint Pain is the most common cause of chronic neck pain after an accident. The pain usually occurs just to the right or left of the middle of the neck, in the back. The spot could be tender to the touch and is often mistaken for muscle soreness.


Back disorders can cause mild to very severe backache. Many Canadians between the ages of 20 to 65 will develop back pain. Though it hurts, back pain is rarely caused by a serious disease and usually disappears on its own. It often comes back, however ...


Physiotherapist Dr. Vruti Mehta tells Pooja Bhula about what makes Indian women prone to neck and back problems and also explains how it can be prevented.



Sunday, January 26, 2014

Wawrinka, Nadal and Two Unforeseen Opponents: Fear and Pain


During the men’s Australian Open final on Sunday, Stanislas Wawrinka showed fear and Rafael Nadal showed pain as the tennis world watched a match unfold in stunning fashion, from Wawrinka’s nearly perfect play to Nadal’s debilitating back ...



Barron: Don't over treat back pain, study says


CHEYENNE -- Does your back hurt? If you're like most people, the answer is yes it does at least once in awhile. If the ache is the result of a back injury from a fall, lifting or other overexertion, the best course of treatment may be on the very ...



Q: I have a pain in my lower back that runs down my leg. Is this something you ...
Smithvillereview
Pain going down the back of the leg is most likely sciatic pain. The sciatic nerve runs from the low back, down through the buttock and into the lower leg. Common symptoms associated with sciatica include, pain that radiates from the lower back and ...




Barron: Don't over treat back pain, study says
Casper Star-Tribune Online
Wyoming followed the same course of more spending for back pain and back injury as a result of job-related incidents. The highest rates of injuries occurred in physical laborers and health care professions. Yet despite the stepped up treatment ...




Boston Globe

Nearby, one-of-a-kind collections to explore
Boston Globe
This obsolete medical device was once used to treat a variety of ailments, such as arthritis, acne, dandruff, sciatica, and gonorrhea. Vess plugged it in, and a bright purple electrical current glowed through the clear glass. He touched his finger to ...

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Saturday, January 25, 2014

Nearby, one-of-a-kind collections to explore - Boston Globe



Boston Globe

Nearby, one-of-a-kind collections to explore
Boston Globe
Mark Vess demonstrates a "Master Violet Ray" Quack Medical Coil which emits a series of small electrical shocks purportedly for treating anything from headaches, stomachaches, and muscle pain to more serious diseases such as cancer and various ...

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Phil Mickelson had to withdraw from the Farmer Insurance Open at Torrey Pines because of pain in his back.        



ESPN

Mickelson WDs from Farmers with back pain
Golfweek.com
It turns out that Mickelson's back pain was an issue at last week's Abu Dhabi Championship, and he nearly withdrew there. But he received several treatments and wound up playing well enough on the weekend to come within a stroke of forcing a playoff.
Tiger Out At Torrey PinesESPN

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The black-and-white pig, now 2 years old, is a constant companion for Snyder, who has anxiety, depression and chronic muscular diseases, including fibromyalgia, acute sciatica and scoliosis. With help from social media, news reports and flyers, she got the word out that she was looking for her best friend. Snyder imagined that Demeter followed a dog off her friend's property and onto the ...


Sciatic pain usually starts in the buttocks and extends down the rear of the thigh and lower leg to the sole of the foot and along the outer side of the lower leg to the top of the foot. Pain may also be present in the lower back. Several nerve roots leave ...



Phil Mickelson withdraws from Torrey Pines because of back pain - Los Angeles Times



CNN International

Phil Mickelson withdraws from Torrey Pines because of back pain
Los Angeles Times
But Mickelson, who said he felt the back pain last week when he was runner-up at the Abu Dhabi Championship, felt pain in the first round and changed his swing on Friday to try to lessen the discomfort. He mentioned on more than one occasion to ...
Phil Mickelson Withdraws Because of Back PainABC News
Mickelson withdraws from San Diego event due to back painReuters

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Correcting uneven limbs after hip replacement
ABC7Chicago.com
... within the first six weeks, if possible, so the bone hasn't had a chance to fuse. Other complications from hip replacement surgery include chronic back pain, shoulder pain, hip dislocation, and sciatica -- that can make standing or sitting nearly ...




Friday, January 24, 2014

Brookfield Chiropractor Introduces Spinal Decompression Treatment


To heal those suffering with neck and chronic low back pain, Knapp Chiropractic and Wellness Center now offers non-surgical spinal decompression treatment. (PRWeb January 24, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/01/prweb11518005.htm


To heal those suffering with neck and chronic low back pain, Knapp Chiropractic and Wellness Center now offers non-surgical spinal decompression treatment. (PRWeb January 24, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/01/prweb11518005.htm



Brookfield Chiropractor Introduces Spinal Decompression Treatment
PR Web (press release)
Those seeking relief and chiropractic care in Brookfield, WI can now turn to Dr. Knapp for non-surgical treatments for chronic pain related to the neck, sciatica, and other lower back pain. Begin a path to reduced pain and an improved life. Call 262 ...

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Part of my everyday practice is to see patients with low back pain who are also experiencing related sciatic symptoms. In the course of the initial assessment one of the most important things I can do is determine if this patient is appropriate ...



New prescription for back pain: patience


The doctor at the summer camp I attended as a kid believed that calamine lotion and time cured just about anything that ailed campers--and he was right. Time still heals most wounds, but patience is a tough sell to people whose visits to my office often ...


The black-and-white pig, now 2 years old, is a constant companion for Snyder, who has anxiety, depression and chronic muscular diseases, including fibromyalgia, acute sciatica and scoliosis. With help from social media, news reports and flyers, she got the word out that she was looking for her best friend. Snyder imagined that Demeter followed a dog off her friend's property and onto the ...



Dr. Jeff Winternheimer, DC of the Illinois Back Institute, Is Awarded Five-Star Professional Chiropractor Award for 2014


Dr. Jeff Is the Founder of the Illinois Back Institute That Specializes in Nonsurgical Treatment for Chronic Back and Neck Pain


Time heals most back pain--but time is a tough sell.        



New prescription for back pain: patience
Boston.com (blog)
Low back pain is among the most common reasons people visit primary care doctors for non-routine care (cough tops the list). The long hours we spend commuting and sitting at computers contribute to back pain, as does obesity and "weekend warrior" ...

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Court tentatively approves settlement of false-ad suit over footwear
Lexology (registration)
... toning, burning calories, or assisting in weight loss; will result in a quantified percentage or amount of muscle toning; and will reduce cellulite or provide relief from heel spurs, chronic back pain, sciatica, osteoarthritis, lower limb edema, or ...




Thursday, January 23, 2014

Mark Prince Looks To Inspire Youth Inside The Ring - BoxingScene.com



Mark Prince Looks To Inspire Youth Inside The Ring
BoxingScene.com
"At 44 you do start to feel it - my sciatica kick in sometimes. But I don't know when to stop, I never have and I just keep on going because I've got a higher goal. "It's the return of the Prince. I made my comeback last year and made my intentions ...



Rare causes include infection or a spinal tumour. Changes in the spine can crush or damage the sciatic nerve, causing pain that starts in the back and buttock and then extends down the leg and into the calf. The pain can be persistent and nagging or more ...



The Independent

Wartime spy's widow Noreen Orange ends life with cyanide saved for 70 years
The Independent
The inquest heard Mrs Orange, who did not have children and worked as a journalist, was suffering with back pain and sciatica in the days before she killed herself but she had told friends that she would not see another Spring. Mrs Richards told the ...

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Rare causes include infection or a spinal tumour. Changes in the spine can crush or damage the sciatic nerve, causing pain that starts in the back and buttock and then extends down the leg and into the calf. The pain can be persistent and nagging or more ...


If it’s any comfort, you have company. Most people with knee arthritis — meaning some degeneration of the cushioning cartilage in the joint — experience pain when they go down stairs, even if their arthritis is otherwise mild, said Dr ...



World War II spy's widow Noreen Orange killed herself with her husband's cyanide - The Independent



The Independent

World War II spy's widow Noreen Orange killed herself with her husband's cyanide
The Independent
The inquest heard Mrs Orange, who did not have children and worked as a journalist, was suffering with back pain and sciatica in the days before she killed herself but she had told friends that she would not see another Spring. Mrs Richards told the ...

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Pfizer Back-Pain Medication Meets Primary Efficacy Endpoint


When people get sciatic pain, they usually associate that with a ... Combining manual therapy with the correct clinically indicated rehab exercises is the first step and it all starts with performing a thorough physical assessment.



Pfizer Back-Pain Medication Meets Primary Efficacy Endpoint
Wall Street Journal
The drug maker's investigational agent ALO-02 is an oxycodone hydrochloride and naltrexone hydrochloride extended-release capsule meant to treat people with moderate-to-severe chronic low back pain. During the 12-week study to test the drug's efficacy ...
Pfizer Reports Top-Line Results From ALO-02 Phase 3 Study; Meets Primary ...Benzinga
Pfizer Reports Top-Line Results From ALO-02 Phase 3 StudyBusiness Wire (press release)
Pfizer: ALO-02 Meets Primary Efficacy Endpoint In Phase 3 Trial - Quick FactsRTT News

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When people get sciatic pain, they usually associate that with a ... Combining manual therapy with the correct clinically indicated rehab exercises is the first step and it all starts with performing a thorough physical assessment.



Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Neurosurgery clinic opens in Anchorage - Anchorage Daily News



Neurosurgery clinic opens in Anchorage
Anchorage Daily News
Arctic Spine, which is now accepting patients at its office on Lake Otis, specializes in spine conditions such as chronic neck or back pain; bulging, collapsed or degenerative discs; sciatica; failed back surgeries; arthritis of the spine; and lumbar ...



Erasing chronic back pain may be as simple as making small lifestyle adjustments.



The Pain Management Clinic of Corpus Christi Now Offering Several Revolutionary Treatments for Chronic Back Pain


The Pain Management Clinic of Corpus Christi is now offering several revolutionary treatments to assist patients in chronic pain. These treatments may offer nonoperative relief for back and neck pain, failed back surgery syndrome, pelvic pain, headaches and more. (PRWeb January 22, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/corpuschristipainclinic/backpaindoctor/prweb11505368.htm


Noreen Orange, 85, ended her own life four years after the death of her British army spy husband, an inquest in County Hall, Exeter (pictured) heard.


As well as creating pools of sweat and candlewax, the 'authentic' theatre shows us how daylight, or lack of it, influenced the writing Some of the best classical music of recent decades has come from the "authentic" or "historically informed" movement: through conductors such as Sir John Eliot Gardiner, who employ original instruments and locations in baroque music, and using counter-tenors to ...


LOS ANGELES, Jan. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- At a time when 40-60 million Americans suffer with sleep problems and another 47 million are living with neck pain, the innovative PILLO1 pillow is improving sleep and breaking the cycle of chronic pain. "We are thrilled with these remarkably high rates of customer satisfaction," says Dr. Raymond Hall, the Pro Athlete/Celebrity Sports ...



Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Sciatica and Lower Back Pain Require Localised Treatment, As General Health Improvement Tips Won't Help On Their Own, Comments Fine Treatment


Lower back pain sufferers are bombarded with various general health suggestions. In many cases they sadly do not work. So when doctors suggest risky surgeries and cortisone injections, which may actually harm irreversibly, hopeless patients often agree to ...


In a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, Landon and his colleagues examined data from 1999 through 2010 on nearly 24,000 outpatient visits for acute, new onset, or chronic flare-up back pain to see if these people were treated ...



Houston Pain Management Clinic Now Offering Revolutionary Neck and Back Pain Treatment


Houston Pain Management is now offering a revolutionary neck and back pain treatment. Radiofrequency ablation is offered by the Board Certified Houston pain management doctors, and may provide consistent pain relief for over a year. Most ...



Dr. Jeff Winternheimer, DC of the Illinois Back Institute, Is Awarded Five ...
Marketwired (press release)
In a formal research study, Functional Disc Rehydration™ has been proven to work with all ages and on all back and neck conditions including degenerative disc, arthritis, stenosis, herniated disc, sciatica, neuropathy, neck pain, bulging disc, arm ...

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Dr. Jeff Is the Founder of the Illinois Back Institute That Specializes in Nonsurgical Treatment for Chronic Back and Neck Pain


The Illinois Back Institute announced today that Dr. Jeff Winternheimer, DC has been named the Five Star Professional Chiropractor of 2014. This award is an honor achieved by only a select few in the chiropractic ...



Houston Pain Management Clinic Now Offering Revolutionary Neck and Back ...
PR Web (press release)
Houston Pain Management is now offering a revolutionary neck and back pain treatment. Radiofrequency ablation is offered by the Board Certified Houston pain management doctors, and may provide consistent pain relief for over a year. Most insurance is ...
Fort Lauderdale Pain Management Clinic, Complete Care, Now Offering Over 10 ...DigitalJournal.com

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Monday, January 20, 2014

Sciatica and Lower Back Pain Require Localised Treatment, As General Health Improvement Tips Won’t Help On Their Own ...


It’s impossible to achieve sciatica and back pain relief by simply following general health improvement tips suggested in a recent article, as the cause of the problem lies in a particular area of the back. Fine Treatment recommends applying thermo-elements, i.e. key components of Dr. Allen’s Device, over the sore area of the back; this will treat the problem and preclude it from turning into a ...


The pain group demonstrated less right lower lumbar and pelvis ... CONCLUSIONS: The results of this investigation suggest that a multidimensional LBP management and prevention strategy is required, including the assessment of regional spinal mobility ...



Health happenings: Jan. 21
Bradenton Herald
General safety information is available with the goal of decreasing fall potential and avoiding the medical complications associated with falls. Information and reservations: 941-758-2111. .... Learn how to deal effectively with such problems as ...

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It’s impossible to achieve sciatica and back pain relief by simply following general health improvement tips suggested in a recent article, as the cause of the problem lies in a particular area of the back. Fine Treatment recommends applying thermo-elements, i.e. key components of Dr. Allen’s Device, over the sore area of the back; this will treat the problem and preclude it from turning into a ...


It’s impossible to achieve sciatica and back pain relief by simply following general health improvement tips suggested in a recent article, as the cause of the problem lies in a particular area of the back. Fine Treatment recommends applying thermo ...