Getting rid of those tight, hard knots in your muscles is an important part of back pain relief. Tight bands of muscle develop these knots, or trigger points, because the muscle fibers and myofascia (connective tissue surrounding muscles) go into isolated contractions as the muscle is overworked and underfed. Trigger points can cause localized and [...]
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Can A Decompression Belt Treat Your Herniated Disc?
April 2nd, 2012
AmeeL Dr. Ho’s Decompression belt is a new product marketed to people with chronic lower back pain, particularly pain caused by a herniated disc. The product is fairly new on the market, and as such, studies supporting its effectiveness are lacking. It is important to research back pain products like the decompression belt before making a [...]
Can a TENS Unit Help You Manage Back Pain?
March 30th, 2012
AmeeL TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) units are one of many treatment options available to those with pain. TENS units belong to the class of pain treatments that interfere with nerve signals to decrease the sensation of pain. Using a TENS unit entails placing electrodes in the form of patches on the skin over the area [...]
Advice for Parents Whose Daughters Develop Early: Avoid Back Pain, Increase Confidence
February 18th, 2012
AmeeL Most young girls can’t wait to have breasts, yet those who develop young often end up painfully self-conscious about their precocious endowment. For girls with large breasts, those already awkward years of puberty are a little extra uncomfortable. They may feel that something is wrong with their bodies and that people look at them differently. [...]
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