Tag: low back pain
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July 31, 2007 04:39 PM EDT --
When back pain strikes, people often turn to complementary therapies — such as spinal manipulation, acupuncture, and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). Massage is also a popular . . . more
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May 08, 2008 03:33 PM EDT --
Back pains are a condition that affects millions of people each year as well as costing many lost hours and days from work. In addition, millions of dollars are being spent every day on medical care . . . more
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June 30, 2008 01:02 PM EDT --
Every golfer wants the smooth, natural stroke of Tiger Woods. However, few outside of the professional ranks achieve it on a regular basis. With this article, I am hoping to help you . . . more
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September 23, 2007 10:50 PM EDT --
Poor posture, especially while weight lifting, is a set-up for a back injury. Injury can be immediate, or cumulate over time. There are for different postural distortions that are most common in people . . . more
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April 04, 2008 03:37 PM EDT --
Back pain is one of the most prevalent reasons people seek health care. Millions of working days and countless hours of activity and fun are lost each year due to back pain.
Common Causes of Back Pain . . . more
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April 11, 2008 09:23 PM EDT --
Many ailments can be treated by Traditional Chinese Medicine. TCM is also used in prevention of illness and to stimulate the immune system.
Commonly treated conditions :
Headaches . . . more
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April 23, 2008 03:21 PM EDT --
Cupping is an ancient technique that involves attaching jar on to the skin by way of a vacuum. The underlying tissue is raised, or sucked, partway into the cup. Its purpose is to restore circulation, . . . more
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April 15, 2008 09:00 PM EDT --
Traditional Chinese Medicine ( TCM ) is a natural healing system that has been in use for thousands of years. TCM is still used today in clinics and hospitals throughout China and most of Asia as a . . . more
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May 22, 2008 08:44 PM EDT --
Acupuncture is one of the primary treatments used in the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Acupuncture promotes the body's healing abilities by regulating the flow of Qi (vital . . . more
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June 02, 2006 07:12 PM EDT --
A double blind study published in the December 2005 edtion of the Annals Of Internal Medicine showed that 3 months of a specifically designed yoga practice gave significant relief to subjects suffering . . . more
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September 23, 2007 10:45 PM EDT --
Abdominal exercises and equipment have become about the most over-hyped thing in fitness today. People crave the looks of a 6-pack, and talk about a strong core, but these aren't necessarily one in . . . more
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April 23, 2008 06:28 PM EDT --
In the 3/29/2007 edition of the Chicago Tribune Red Eye, Jason Steele writes, "Cupping is the method of applying acupressure to the muscles by creating a vacuum next to your skin. And no, it doesn't . . . more
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March 25, 2008 02:27 AM EDT --
Lumbago,commonly known as lowerback pain is a condition that is quite common. Many people often grumble about their pains especially in their lower back.Though there can be many . . . more
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April 27, 2008 03:10 PM EDT --
Each person is different. During the insertion of needles, some people feel nothing, while others experience a quick twinge, which may be followed by tingling, numbness, heaviness or warmth. Unlike hypodermic . . . more
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April 28, 2008 08:29 PM EDT --
Just a few years ago, many Western doctors would have written off acupuncture and other "alternative" medicines. Now, Dr. Oz and others have been talking about acupuncture on The Oprah . . . more
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May 03, 2008 04:11 PM EDT --
Acupuncture was featured again on Oprah . Dr. Northrup gave acupuncture big thumbs up when answering questions about hair loss and menopause. Dr. Northrup said, "Traditional Chinese medicine and . . . more
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May 04, 2008 05:53 PM EDT --
Dr Brian Berman, at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, conducted one of the world's longest and largest clinical trials to investigate the efficacy of acupuncture in treating . . . more
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July 29, 2008 05:52 PM EDT --
According to a 2006 survey by the American Hospital Association (AHA), more than one out of every four hospitals in the U.S. now offer some "alternative" therapies, including acupuncture, traditional . . . more
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August 07, 2008 07:34 PM EDT --
Getting ready for the 2008 Olympics, doctors at the healing centre of Beijing Sports University were using acupuncture to treat about 70% of the chronic and acu te muscle injuries they dealt with, reported . . . more
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May 07, 2008 04:49 PM EDT --
Last fall, The New York Times and other national newspapers reported on a new study that found six months of acupuncture provides more relief for back pain than conventional treatments. . . . more
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