Arthritis Joint Pain - a Battle for Relief
July 10th, 2008 Subscribe To Our Feed
The chronic nature of arthritis joint pain can make the life of a patient a real living hell, particularly since the joint deterioration is often accompanied by all sorts of other health issues including endocrine failure and a poor or deteriorated thyroid condition. Studies also indicate that people who experience arthritis joint pain could also have the androgen or estrogen glands inactive, which requires an immediate medial investigation. Together with arthritis all sorts of health issues arise owing to the failure of the various system functions. This is precisely the reason why arthritis is a condition associated most often with old age.
Arthritis joint pain can also result from the formation of a calcium or mineral deposit formed in an area that was repeatedly injured in the past. Once the deterioration of the bone starts it is pretty difficult to stop it, and it usually comes accompanied by swelling, skin irritation, loss of mobility and movement impairment in general. In the most advanced stages, arthritis could also cripple the joints, the reason for which it is even more pressing that you do not ignore the condition and do everything in your power to stop the evolution of the disease as such.
Regular treatments that are prescribed for normal occasional joint pain do not apply to arthritis cases since they cannot be used for longer periods of time and the range of adverse reactions that they trigger is too large. A solution of arthritis joint pain would consist in the natural stimulation of the regeneration of the joint cartilage. Not all patients have reported the same success level after the administration of mineral supplements. Amino sugars are generally considered great stimulants of the natural regenerative processes, but the response to the treatment differs from case to case. Talk to your health care provider for information and support in choosing a course of action.
Even if you have been suffering from arthritis joint pain for a long period of time, you should not give up hope on the premises that arthritis is an irrecoverable health condition. From patient to patient, pain alleviation may come from a different remedy: some will prefer warmth and massage sessions, other will go for pressure puncture and reflex stimulation. Whichever be the solution you favor, arthritis joint pain forces one to lead a continuous battle for personal comfort and well being. Regular medical checks are also recommended for the possible diagnosis of other health problems related to arthritis.
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A Pain in the Neck
June 11th, 2008 Subscribe To Our Feed
Tip! For the full picture on the origins of neck pain and how a healthy spine can accelerate your energy and guarantee your longevity, you can visit various web sites on the Internet that cater to answering these questions. Open up a whole new level of knowledge on your body and exactly how it works.
Unfortunately, anxiety is more than just a pain in the neck. Head and neck pains caused by anxiety can be a truly debilitating situation and what is worse than that is the fact that it is self inflicted. Of course, no one really wants to experience pain, especially the type of pain associated with head and neck pains associated with anxiety.
People who suffer from anxiety induced head and neck pains feel a constant ache in their neck with their nerves on end as well as a vice grip like hold on their heads. This sort of head and neck pain can go on for long periods of time without reprieve and will not go away with normal pain relievers because pain relievers subdue pain, not anxiety.
The reason that it is said that head and neck pains that result from anxiety are self inflicted because this is a classic case of a psycho somatic occasion where a mental state of mind has manifested itself physically. This is actually a natural way for the body to inform the mind if things that otherwise may stay in the subconscious. Perhaps, we are not aware that we are anxious or over indulging in a lifestyle that is prone to anxiety. The head and neck pain that result from anxiety alerts us to this fact so that we can do something about it set ourselves free from the physical as well as mental anguish.
Tip! As a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist, I take a different approach to the treatment and prevention of neck pain. After a thorough neurological examination, I determine which part of the nervous system is not functioning properly.
An old wise saying says that, “anxiety is a payment in advance for a debt we may never owe”. We need to keep this adage in mind in instances where we tend to get agitated and anxious. To the person who is anxious, it may seem that anxiety, worry and stress are a natural reaction to stimuli but that need not be the case; unless one enjoys the stress compounded by severe head and neck pains.
Individuals who find themselves victims of head and neck pain from anxiety need to wake up to the realization that they will need to manage their stress and anxiety to be able to manage their physical pain. Do not put yourself I situations that will merit stress and challenge your peace of mind.
For sure, there will be things in life that will not go our way and cause us a huge amount of anxiety if we allow it. But the truth is simple. We are responsible for how we feel and decide how to act to given stimuli. We all know that life will constantly throw challenges our way and we will find ourselves in instances where it is impossible not to get stressed. However, we have the power to manage our stress levels and choose peace of mind rather than dwelling on stress.
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Neck Pain
June 7th, 2008 Subscribe To Our Feed
Tip! Treatment relies on the reduction of the disc bulge by changing the mechanics of the spine and reducing the tension in the connective tissue with Connective Tissue Manipulation and Manual Lymph Drainage. Correct posture is very important to improve the neck pain and prevent recurrence.
Pain in the neck can be caused by irritation, inflammation, injury, or infection. Pain in the neck, shoulder, arm, hand or head “most” frequently results from irritation of cervical nerve roots in the region of the intervertebral foramen, encroachment of the vascular supply as it courses through the vertebral canal, or invasion of the cord in the spinal canal.
If unhealthy, the neck’s normal forward curve may reduce, become straight, or “military,” or even reverse its curve. Over time arthritic changes in the vertebrae such as lipping or spurring (bony growths); disc thinning or degeneration; or deterioration of muscles, ligaments and other structures may occur. In spite of all these changes, however, there may or may not be pain. In fact, studies show little or no correlation between the degree of pain felt in the neck and arthritis changes found on X-rays and MRI.
Tip! The Internet is flooded with neck-support pillows in various shapes, sizes and materials. Many of these pillows claim to promote better sleep, relieve neck pain and prevent episodes of stiff neck and frozen shoulder.
Lipping, spurring, and other irregularities (osteoarthritis) do not in themselves constitute a disease but are rather defense mechanisms that arise to stabilize an off-balance spine. Recent research has shown that manipulative care can reverse some of the effects of osteoarthritis - something that had previously been considered impossible.
As a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist, I take a different approach to the treatment and prevention of neck pain. After a thorough neurological examination, I determine which part of the nervous system is not functioning properly. In many neck pain patients, I find a high mesencephalic output.
There are three parts to the brain stem: top, middle and lower. The mesencephalon is the top part of the brain stem. A high output of the mesencephalon will cause an increased pulse and heart rate, the inability to sleep, or a waking, fitful sleep. Other symptoms might include urinary tract infections, increased warmth and sweating, and sensitivity to light.
Along with a high mesencephalic output, the neck pain patient may present with a decreased output of the cerebellum. The cerebellum is in the back part of the brain. It controls all of the involuntary spinal musculature.
No matter what the condition, it is imperative that the chiropractic neurologist performs a thorough and comprehensive exam to determine the exact nature of the patient’s condition.
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Dr. Michael L. Johnson is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist, one of only 700 in the country, with over twenty years of experience in private practice. He has completed over 850 hours of neurological studies and 3800 hours of postgraduate education. His book “What Do You Do When the Medications Don’t Work? - A Non-Drug Treatment of Dizziness, Migraine Headaches, Fibromyalgia, and Other Chronic Conditions” outlines his groundbreaking work in the treatment of chronic pain and is a national best-seller. It is available wherever books are sold. Tip! More recently some TENs machines are now available with an electrical probe which can be used to stimulate acupuncture points to bring pain relief. While almost all TENs machines have cautions about placing the electrode pads on the head and neck these �accu TENs� machines will permit users to stimulate the accu points or channels elsewhere on the body to bring relief to head or neck pain. � 2005 Michael L. Johnson, D.C., D.A.C.N.B. |
