What to do for a Muscle Spasm
Wednesday January 31, 2007
© Anne Asher 2006 licensed to About.com
Muscle spasms, often the result of injury, make for some very tense back muscles. Sometimes the contraction of the muscle is so strong, ... Read More
Core Stabilization Starts Here
Wednesday January 24, 2007
Core stabilization is more than just a buzz word these days, it is a way of life. More and more trainers, physical therapists and orthopedic specialists are finding that ... Read More
MRIs and Implanted Devices - New Research at Johns Hopkins
Monday January 22, 2007
Approximately 2 million people in the United States have implanted pacemakers and/or defibrillators. Experts estimate that nearly 3/4 of these people will at some time need an MRI. ... Read More
Relating to Pain
Monday January 15, 2007
While in the Back and Neck Forum, I found this Chronic Pain Poem, which has been a hit with the forum's visitors. Can you relate? Tell us how ... Read More
Overview of Treatment for Back and Neck Pain
Thursday January 11, 2007
Next to exercise, a multidisciplinary approach to back pain is rated (by Consumer Medical Reports) as the most effective treatment. To this end, I have written descriptions of some ... Read More
Yoga for Back Pain - The Cat-Cow Pose
Thursday January 4, 2007
Photo Courtesy Barry Stone
The Yoga for Back Pain pose this month is the Cat-Cow Pose. As usual, Ann Pizer, About's Yoga guide shows us how to do the pose, ... Read More
Keeping New Year's Resolutions in 2007
Monday January 1, 2007
Photo Courtesy Barry Stone
What are your back and neck related New Year's resolutions? Mine are to continue doing exercises for my back, including yoga, pilates and the newest addition ... Read More