Thursday, January 29, 2009

Lower Back Pain and The Effect of Food

Cure For Lower Back Pain Article:

"Medical doctors as well as Chiropractors are professionally trained to treat spinal problems. Treatment for lower back pain might include exercises, dietary changes, or even surgery depending on the situation and the severity of the situation. Some exercises that help include stretching in the morning before any activity, midday cardiovascular, and weight training which will tone the back muscles in order to relieve pain from other spinal areas. Decreasing intake of refined sugars and carbohydrates decrease the instance of pain while not taking away from needed nutritional elements. Diets rich in fresh, organic fruits and vegetables aid in the overall health of the person, which in turn lessens, back pain. Understanding the ingredients in foods consumed will help identify irritants to the body thus providing a possible cure for lower back pain. Preservatives and artificial ingredients create a resisting environment in the body, which causes pain due to chemical fights the body endures."

Question: Back Pain and Vomiting?

Question:

This morning a woke up with bad lower back pain and since have been vomiting? What could this be caused by?

Answer:

Hello,

The first response is to suggest that you see a licensed medical professional to ensure that there isn't something needing immediate medical attention.

Secondly, it's entirely possible that your bad lower back pain is related to the foods that you've been eating (or just ate).

For example, a doctor once told me that he ran a study that showed over 90% of the patients that came to see him for a stiff neck ate some sort of hydrogenated oils the night before.

Research has shown that certain processed foods, chemicals, preservatives, food colorings and other such highly acidic foods (like aspartame and Splenda, for example) have been linked to lower back pain.

The fact that you've also been vomiting may be an indication that your body is trying to eliminate a food that you ate ... that doesn't agree with you.

Some "food for thought"....

To your health,
Charlie

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

For Neck and Back Pain Relief - R.E.S.P.O.N.D. to Pain


Here's an article I just wrote - Enjoy!

For Neck and Back Pain Relief - R.E.S.P.O.N.D. to Pain: "Do you really want to have to live with back or neck pain? I didn’t think so. The path to finding back pain relief and neck pain relief starts with understanding pain and healing.

Remember this simple rule:

RESPOND to pain. Understanding pain and its role in finding neck and back pain relief is a major factor in recovery and getting your life back.

Use this simple acronym to get the right start down the right path toward healing and freedom from pain:

R ecognize pain as your body’s signal that something is wrong. It's a sign that something is wrong and needs to be addressed.

Back or neck pain a sign that something's not working properly. The source of the problem may be physical, nutritional, or emotional. Listen to your body and heed the message. In order to find neck and back pain relief, your first have to see it for what it is.


E mbrace pain as a partner in healing. Sounds crazy, but it is the absolute truth. Pain lets you know what’s going on in your body. Pain is an incredibly great barometer for healing and progress toward neck pain relief and back pain relief.

Replace your negative image of pain with the image of understanding how well you are healing. It helps you understand your limitations so you can continue to expand them. That results in you taking an active interest and participatory role in your healing.

Back and neck pain is a signal from your body that you need to reflect and make change to better accommodate your body's needs. So listen up!!"

To continue reading click => For Neck and Back Pain Relief - R.E.S.P.O.N.D. to Pain

With gratitude,
Charlie

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Lower Back Pain Doesn’t Have to Mean Surgery


Lower Back Pain Doesn’t Have to Mean Surgery: "Lower back pain is a nuisance that can be avoided without living the horror stories you’ve probably already heard about back surgery. Good news -- there are some very common, avoidable causes of low back pain -- and common mistakes people don’t even realize they make, that can actually hinder the healing process.

That’s right -- you can find low back pain relief … naturally.

Doctors report that 50 percent of people having episodes of low back pain can find relief within two weeks, and 90 percent of lower back pain can heal within three months – with proper self-healing mechanisms in place. But that won’t happen without a true understanding of lower back pain, how to avoid it and how to allow your body’s natural healing systems to do their job.

That’s not to say that major injury with extensive damage won’t require a doctor’s hand in repair, but even in those situations your body still has to heal itself.

Charles Gaudet, a lifelong athlete and chronic back pain sufferer, has inspired thousands of people with his story of recovery from debilitating back problems in his book "Powerful Strategies for Back and Neck Pain Relief." He has spent much of his adult life researching and identifying ways for lower back pain sufferers to heal themselves, take their lives back and live healthy, active and happy. And there are ways to do it effectively, even avoiding the complications, pain and extended recovery associated with surgery.

One of my most powerful realizations for myself, and perhaps my greatest gift to myself was realizing that I don’t have to live my life in pain,” Gaudet says.

There are some common mistakes that people make that actually inhibit their healing. Understanding your body’s amazing healing powers and supporting the healing process can yield life-changing benefits even beyond the joys of pain relief.”"

Avoid Neck Pain at Your Computer

Question:

I desperately need effective advices how to avoid neck pain from the computer?
Answer:

Your neck pain could be manifesting itself in several of different ways - from nutritional, physical to postural.
Touching on posture for a moment, when you are sitting improperly, you'll notice you're leaning forward to see the screen, which strains the neck as well as leaning on the desk, causing strain on the shoulders and wrists.

Good posture when sitting at the computer starts with perfect vertical balance, with the computer screen at eye level. Sitting with your back against the chair and using the arm rests as support.
Proper posture will massively help you find neck pain relief.

Try to get up and move around to keep the blood flowing (this will reduce some acidic build up and reduce inflamation).

Among a number of possible issues, consider dehydration as a possible contributor to your neck pain as well.

Just a few thoughts.

To a future of pain-free living,

Charlie

Friday, January 9, 2009

Improve Your Posture for Neck and Back Pain Relief

Improve Your Posture for Neck and Back Pain Relief: "Although it's common knowledge that correct posture is a good way to avoid pains and aches in the back and neck, most people don't realize how important the connection really is.
In fact, improving posture doesn't just correct minor problems in the back and neck but often drastically reduces or even provides complete neck and back pain relief.

Poor posture can cause many problems.

It strains muscles, puts too much stress on the spine, and over time can change the anatomical structure of the spine leading to constricted blood vessels and nerves, as well as muscle problems and issues with the discs and joints. All these factors have the potential to contribute to neck and back pain, which is why establishing correct posture is so important.

What is correct posture?

Correct posture involves keeping each part of the body in alignment with all its parts, so that everything is properly balanced and supported. If you have good posture you should be able to draw a straight line from the earlobe through the shoulder, hip, knee, and middle of the ankle (while standing).

In addition, it's a good idea to ensure good posture in all positions, including sitting, bending, and lying down."

How to Achieve Back Pain Relief through Emotional Healing


Here's an article I wrote that might interest you on the emotional aspect of back and neck pain.

How to Achieve Back Pain Relief through Emotional Healing:


"Although our emotions have a big impact on the health and well-being of our bodies, this aspect of healing and pain relief is often overlooked by most people.



If you're one of those people who have tried everything when it comes to neck and back pain relief, perhaps it's time to examine how the emotional side of your life may be contributing to your neck and back pain.



Successful back pain relief and neck pain relief comes from a multi-faceted approach to getting rid of pain - completely. The pain must be targeted from a physical, nutritional, and emotional standpoint. Each piece of the puzzle has to be solved in order to achieve the full and complete neck and back pain relief you seek."

To continue reading click =>> How to Achieve Back Pain Relief through Emotional Healing

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Will Back Pain Exercises Help With Chronic Back Pain?


Question:


Answer:
Hello,

Great question!

This is really a two part answer ....

The first part is - YES! Thousands of people have decreased and even eliminated their chronic back pain through exercise and stretches!

The second part is that most generic back pain exercises are not condition specific and may not provide you with the results that you are looking for.

Back pain exercises are designed to restore your body's alignment and put your body back in balance. It's when your body fall out of balance, the simple shifting of your body's weight causes stress, tension, and aches causing neck pain and back pain.

For back pain exercises to work properly, it's important that you find a practitioner or therapist that will create a custom exercise program for you. This does not have to be expensive ... in fact, there are some great programs that you can even do online and in the comfort of your own home.

Something else to consider, successful back and neck pain elimination is often a multi-strategy approach (physical, nutritional, and emotional) - for example, simple changes in your diet could make a world of difference towards living a pain-free life (and having more energy that you could even dream of!)!

I hope this helps!

To your great health,
Charlie

Friday, January 2, 2009

Back pain relief: Insoles don’t solve the problem

Here's an article featured on HealthandAge.com - Enjoy!

Why orthotics do not help your back --- HealthandAge:

"So you purchased those sole insoles for back pain relief and things are beginning to feel better? The truth is, those comfy, squishy foot pads are not a realistic long-term back pain relief solution. In fact, they will probably make your back pain worse in the long term. There is more to back pain relief, and it's not difficult to get the complete solution.

Although insoles may provide some back pain relief, experts warn that insoles and orthotic inserts only briefly alleviate back pain symptoms. They are not a back pain relief treatment in and of themselves. While arch supports, insoles and orthotics may provide support where foot problems do affect back pain, they do not address the core problem. In fact they may tend to make things worse."