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Research Corner:
Do
You Know Back Pain Can Start With the Feet?
Feature
Article: Help
for Fibromyalgia
Fitness & Exercise: Exercise your
way through the work day.
Ask the Expert: Dr. Dana Q. Fletcher
answers your questions.
Sleep Solutions :
Special
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from all things related to back pain and wellness, to sleep
comfort, posture and support - designed to help you get back
to health.
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you reduce discomfort and improve the health of your back
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| Getting
Back to Basics - New Contour Secret Pillow Can Help You Get
a Great Night's Sleep |
Do you toss and turn at night? Do you suffer from neck
and back aches? Do you want a good night's sleep - guaranteed?
Try the new Contour Secret. It is unlike any pillow you've
ever seen. The two-layer design features an outer covering
of soft, comfortable fiberfill that lets the pillow breathe
so it stays cool. But the "secret" is the inner blue core
that provides gentle orthopedic neck and back support, while
keeping the spine properly aligned during sleep. Discomfort
is eased and tossing and turning lessened by reducing strain
on muscles and pressure points on the joints. . Click here to
read the full article...
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| Research Corner - Do You Know Back Pain Can Start With
the Feet? |
| Do you know back pain often starts at the ground level
with the feet? Do you know the average person's heel strikes
with a force of about 750 pounds, sending damaging shock waves
up the legs, through the spine, and even into the neck? For
many people, back pain can be attributed to this repetitive
strain on the feet. But there is help. A study showed that 80%
of back pain patients who suffer from chronic inflammation due
to this repetitive strain experienced a "rapid and significant"
reduction in back pain by using a proper cushioning support
in their footwear. Click
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| Feature Article - Help for Fibromyalgia - By
Steven Richeimer, M.D. |
Imagine a severe case of "the blahs" combined with all
over achiness. It just won't go away. In fact, the aches turn
into outright pains with any type of exertion. As time passes,
"the blahs" get worse and turn into a mixture of depression
and exhaustion. Headaches and stomachaches develop, and the
patient is tempted to spend all day in bed. Their life falls
apart! Click
here to find out why...
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| Exercise
your Way Through the Work Day - By Scott W. Donkin,
D.C. |
There are
many times throughout the day when you can counteract some
of the tension and strain that build up while you work. Micro
breaks are very important and can be used to effectively counteract
tension buildup and fatigue in muscles and eyes. The break
may be momentary or last up to a minute. Click
Here for the rest of the story...
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| Ask the
Expert - Today's Expert: Dr. Dana Q. Fletcher |
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Q. What is the best way to avoid neck pain. I
have a C5-C6, that is manageable, but every now and then it
acts up and I don't get the sleep I need. What are the alternatives?
-- Edgar Get the
DR's Answer
Q. I have just been diagnosed with osteoarthritis,
which is severely effecting my left knee and my right hand.
My doctor has put me on [a drug], which is helping. My question
is: I have been having problems with my hips and back. In
1985 I had a double lamenectomy (L-4 &5), could I possibly
be getting the arthritis there as well? If so, what type of
exercises should I be doing? I'm currently doing Aqua Aerobics
and weight training. Are there any specific things I should
be doing? - Myra . Get the
DR's Answer
Q.. My doctor told me that I have a "fallen" disc
in my back. What do I need to do to get this corrected? Amy
Get the
DR's Answer
Q.
I would like to know if you have any information on ______,
a calcium and magnesium supplement. I saw an infomercial on
it and it claims to help you sleep as well as relieve pain.
Do you know of any proof that it works. It is kind of costly.
I have fibromyalgia and it also claims to help with this condition.
Thank you -- Colleen Get the
DR's Answer
Dr. Dana Q. Pletcher and Dr. David C. Kolbaba host the
Health Quest Radio Show every Saturday from 9 - 10 a.m. (Central
Time) on WYLL 106.7 FM Chicago. For those outside of the Chicago
area, the show can be heard at the same time on the Web at
www.healthquestradio.com
Ask The Expert is intended for informational purposes
only. Check with your doctor about your specific conditions.
Click here to "Ask The Experts"
at www.BackToHealth.com
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| Sleep Solutions - Special Needs For Older Women |
| Many women today report to their healthcare providers
that they are having difficulty sleeping. This is a frequent
complaint of midlife women in particular. The extents to which
these sleep disturbances are the result of the hormonal changes
surrounding menopause is uncertain. It is widely known, however,
that menopause-related hot flashes and the accompanying "night
sweats" can disrupt sleep. This lack of quality sleep can make
a woman tired and irritable, and less able to lead a full life.
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