Archive for the ‘Musculoskeletal’

  • Common FAQs on Chiropractic Care using Prolotherapy
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    Common FAQs on Chiropractic Care using Prolotherapy
    Chiropractic care is sought by nearly twenty-two million people in the U.S. on an annual basis. From these figures, thirty-five percent of them seek respite from pains in neck, arm, leg, back and headache that could arise due to an array of reasons like sports-related injury, accident and muscular sprains. 1. What is chiropractic care using prolotherapy? Chiropractic care using prolotherapy involves injecting the damaged or weakened regions of the body using proliferants which encourage strong and healthy tissue development. It is an immensely beneficial procedure for treatment of acute weakening in ligaments and tendons. Subsequent to preliminary treatment, the curative process could take nearly 6 weeks. With resulting improvement in strength  [...]
    by admin at April 8th, 2010 at 12:04 am
  • 10-Minute Easy-to-Do Back Exercises
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    10-Minute Easy-to-Do Back Exercises
    The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) data reveal that nearly thirty-one million people in the U.S. alone sense lower back pain during any given instant. Back pain is experienced by 50% of all employed adults and is amongst the most prevalent reasons for skipped work. Almost fifty billion dollars are shelled out yearly for treating back pain. However, basic stretching and strengthening back exercises when done on a regular basis could help prevent this problem. Following back exercises are to be repeated 3-4 times and the number of reps gradually increased. Knee-to-Trunk Stretches Lying on the ground with bended knees and feet touching the ground. Employing hands and pulling upward one of the knees till it presses against the trunk and  [...]
    by admin at April 6th, 2010 at 12:04 am
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    4 self-care tips you must know for ankle sprain
    Ankle sprain is one of the most common problems faced my people playing sports and some times we see people getting it for simple ankle jerks. This post will be handy to those people who are really interested in knowing how to get relief from ankle sprain with simple FIRST AID at home. Before knowing those 4 tips, please remember this R-I-C-E as a mnemonic where R- Stands for Rest I - Stands for Ice packing C- Stands for Compression E- Stands for Elevation REST 1) It is very essential for about 24 to 48 hours after the sprain to prevent further injury. 2) For this you put the ankle at rest by wearing a splint or a brace. ICE 1) This is one the best methods where applying ice to the injury area showing better results than medication for  [...]
    by admin at November 9th, 2009 at 02:11 am
  • Best ever methods and tips to control back pain
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    Best ever methods and tips to control back pain
    This time I am going to suggest you some useful tips and suggestions for a most common problem faced my many people, which is “Back pain”. The reasons for back pain are: 1. bad posture 2. keeping pressure on back by lifting more weight at once 3. making use of the back muscles in your activities which use very less (this is most common problem) Things you should do to get relief when you get hurt to your lower back: 1. For relief the best position is – lie your back on the floor and you must keep the pillows under your knees with your knees and hips bent. The reason doing this is to take weight and pressure off your back. Note: this must be one 1-2 days and continuing this activity longer time weakens your muscles which may further  [...]
    by admin at October 7th, 2009 at 09:10 am
  • tips for neck pain
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    tips for neck pain
    Neck pain is the most common problem faced by all ages of people mostly people sitting long hours before computers and it can influence your sleeping habits,your work ability,your thoughts and relationships. It will eventually leads to loss of income due to irritation and depression caused and i too faced that problem and i decided to some tips which helped me and hope you to get benefit out of it! 1.give a break to your neck - avoid sitting continuously before computer and have a break and walk in between 2.stretch your neck- follow some exercises by referring some fitness experts which suits your age and other parameters and if you need any help from me in this category you can comment and i will help you 3.apply cold or heat – especially  [...]
    by admin at June 9th, 2009 at 11:06 pm