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Welcome
to the Backtohealth.com Newsletter, an assortment of articles, interviews,
news and tips about back pain and sleep solutions.
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| Getting
Back to Basics - Oh, My Aching Neck! - Sue Sarko - Sue Sarko |
Oh,
My Aching Neck!
Is this what you say when you wake up in the morning?
Ever wonder why morning stiffness & pain is so common in your
neck and upper body area?
Well here's some information worth sleeping on.
Millions
of Americans suffer from chronic neck, shoulder and upper-back
pain. Usually the problems start with an attack of muscle tension
across the shoulders or along the sides and back of the neck.
Over time, the tiniest strain can trigger a painful spasm. Sleeping
in an awkward position can make matters worse. If your pillow
isn't right, morning stiffness sounds the alarm. Click
here to read to read the full article...
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| Research Corner - Sleeping
Fit, Part 4: In Good Form - Dr. Scott Donkin |
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The
two best sleeping postures are on your back or on your side. Back
sleepers want to make sure they use their pillow to reinforce the
forward curve of the neck. A thin pillow is usually best as it can
be shaped to curl under your neck to support its natural forward
curve. Specifically-designed, contoured pillows are available for
a modest cost. Consult with your chiropractor when selecting one
of these pillows...Click here for the rest of the story
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| Feature Article - Back Pain: Just the Facts - Amy Smith |
Fact:
Nearly 80% of the population will be experience back pain at some
point during their lives.
Fact:
Stretching can help you ease a sore back because it elongates
muscle tissues, which in turn helps decompress the vertebrae,
improve blood flow and increase the delivery of oxygen to the
back. Remember to stretch when you wake up, after you've been
sitting for awhile and before you start exercising. [Source: Prevention].
Click
here for the rest of the facts...
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| Fitness
& Exercise -How to Help a Trick Knee - Sue Sarko |
The
knee functions as a hinge for bending and straightening the leg,
and allows us to twist and turn as we move. As such, it is highly
vulnerable to injury, strain and overuse. Strengthening the muscles
around the knee can help to protect the joint, decreasing the
possibility of pain, stiffness and overall vulnerability. Exercise
can increase your range of motion and ease daily living activities.
Following are some ideas for knee strengthening exercises,
but proceed with caution. If you experience any pain whatsoever
while performing these exercises, stop immediately and seek medical
attention.
If you are under a doctor's care consult him/her before starting
this exercise regimen.
Click
here for the list of ideas...
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Expert - Today's Expert: Dr. Scott W. Donkin |
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| Sleep Solutions - The
ABCs of ZZZs - Sue Sarko |
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The
average person will sleep about 220,000 hours during his or her
lifetime. Yet sleep is somewhat of a mystery. Have you ever wondered
what happens to your body during sleep, specifically what goes on
in your brain? To understand this, it's helpful to know how sleep
actually works. For starters, sleep is one of the most basic needs
that a human being has. Some studies even show that the need for
sleep is so powerful it overshadows the pangs of hunger. .
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of the story...
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