Has your doctor ever told you that you have pain “because, after all, you are 60 years old.” Or 50, 49, 72, or 84 years old. Doctors often neglect–simply because they don’t know–the roles of your muscles and posture as causes of pain. However, poor posture typically means that your back muscles have become weak […]
Perhaps you read the title and you’re thinking: BREATHING? Of COURSE, I’m breathing! But there’s breathing and then there’s breathing. 🙂 We breathe automatically during our whole life, that’s true. However, you can also use your breath as a means to calm down, as meditation, to become more peaceful and… by breathing you can relax […]
This post relates to whatever type of pain or physical discomfort you may have… It seems like just today (because it was today, actually) I was talking with a nurse-specialist about intestinal issues. She was telling me all of the possible medical reasons for these particular issues. I asked WHY? I had to ask again, […]
Swimming and moving in water has lots of body benefits. Water acts as a support and as resistance. You may not get an aerobic workout but you’re still using and strengthening muscle when you move through water. Why would you like stronger muscles? Perhaps because you’d like less pain and discomfort? To feel more youthful […]
Why Do You Have Knots In Your Back?
Are you wondering why you have muscle “knots” in your back? It’s pretty simple when you understand how your body works. I am always really, really happy when people discover the simple steps they can take to feel better. Here’s an email that I just received from Joe who had knots in his back. (Joe […]
How To Make Your Stomach Muscles Strong! Why would you want to have a flatter stomach or better posture? 1. You will look better. 2. You will feel better in general. 3. You will have less pain! And that’s a big reason! When your ‘stomach muscles–the muscles of your abdomen–are strong, they will help you […]
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Is Tooth Pain Caused By Muscles?
There are two great big strong muscles in your head that can actually cause pain sensations in your teeth! It might FEEL as though your teeth are the problem but surprise! It’s muscles. The muscles in your temples can cause tooth pain. Here’s the link to an article: http://simplepainrelief.com/2011/12/03/jaw-pain-can-be-caused-by-temple-muscles/ Or it might be the strong […]
Waaaay back when humans first came into being, there were no Froot Loops or Cool Whip. Everything that our ancestors was real. And their bodies knew what to do with that food. They got the minerals and vitamins and other micro-nutrients they needed as well as the fiber. Their bodies were supported by the food […]
Is there a difference between pain management and pain relief? You often hear about “pain management clinics.” You rarely hear about “pain relief clinics.” Sometimes people have a pain issue which can only be managed; it is not going to go away. Instances might be cancer or a nerve which is entangled in a cyst. […]
Natural Back Pain Relief
I just got my hands on a brand new book written by medical doctor Norman J. Marcus. His treatment of back pain is somewhat different than my usual recommendations for therapeutic massage because he uses electrical devices BUT he treats back pain the very same way I recommend: He looks to the muscles! Of course, […]
Of course, breathing will make your life much easier! We won’t be around long if we can’t breathe. But if you have trouble breathing, there are steps you can take to breathe more easily. Breathing exercises your lungs. 1. Practice using your lungs. When they are not so inflamed that you can barely breathe, try […]
Feeling stressed? It turns out there are different types of stress. Good stress is the kind we have when things are really going pretty well. Life may be hectic, busy and full. Events like weddings, parties and graduation events are being planned. But we are in charge and probably having some fun, too. There is […]
Do you suspect that your flat feet cause problems for you? Or are they “just” uncomfortable? Did you know that fallen arches cause back pain, neck pain and headaches? Is it possible that you need arch supports for your flat feet? Maybe so. Here’s why: Your feet are the foundation of your skeleton. Your arch […]
Did you know that the muscles in your chest get short and tight when your posture is poor? While your poor back muscles are getting overstretched and complaining the front muscles shrink. The chest muscles don’t complain; they just get tight. When you collapse forward you look older and you don’t feel as well. You […]