A slipped or herniated disc occurs when the small, spongy discs which cushion the bones of your spine become damaged and bulge or break open and out. While a slipped disc can occur anywhere along the spine, the most common area for ruptured discs is in the lower back. There are two major causes for a slipped disc. One is sim … Read More
Back Pain Ruptured Disc
Between the bones of your spine lie small, spongy discs that serve as shock absorbers to cushion the bones and keep the spine flexible. When healthy, they have a tough, outer shell which protects a jelly-like material on the inside. When you experience a spine injury, or simply when you become older and you experience normal … Read More
Back Pain in the Rib Area
Back pain is a problem that plagues many people. It comes in all forms and attacks all age groups. One very persistently painful area is the sufferer's back in their rib area. When this, or any other pain, becomes constant, it is time to seek out medical advice. This is needed to rule out any serious diseases and disorders. … Read More
Back Injuries
There are an infinite number of ways that one can injure their back and spine and an infinite number of symptoms and conditions that can come along with those injuries. This includes light to extreme pain (both temporary and chronic) along with tingling, numbness, tiredness and muscle weakness. Most of these symptoms occur w … Read More
Neck Pain: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Chronic neck pain, also known as cervical pain, can have multiple causes. It can develop as the result of a neck injury sustained after a traumatic incident, like a bad fall or car accident. Other times, neck pain is the result of a muscle strain or muscle imbalances. Even simple activities that are repeated over time, like … Read More
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Written By: May 12,2011
Written By: May 12,2011
Japan vs Three Mile Island
By Al Sears, MD Does it occur to you that they're doing the same thing in Tokyo that they did in Three Mile Island? Back in 1979 — exactly 32 years ago yesterday — they were telling everybody for the first couple of weeks not to worry. Then they told everyone to stay inside. Then they evacuated. And then they final … Read More
Legs That Go Forever
By Al Sears, MD I've written to you many times about how endurance running is bad for your heart and lungs. Today I want to tell you about how it affects your muscles. Skeletal muscles are the ones you can see, and the ones you exercise when you move. They attach to your bones via tendons and power up your whole … Read More