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EFFECTIVE WAYS TO PREVENT LOW BACK PAIN

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Low back pain is very common among adults and is usually caused by our everyday activities done incorrectly. Such activities includes; twisting to lift an object, sitting at a computer for long hours, carrying heavy bags. You can protect your spine with these natural but powerful techniques. Maintaining proper body posture while performing your daily activities is your best bet to avoid the next attack of low back pain. Seven out of ten people experience low back pain at a certain point in their lives, making it the second most common reason people see a doctor or physiotherapist or massage therapist. So, if you’ve been experiencing a sore back, you’re not alone. Low Back Pain is a condition that takes various forms. It can go from a persistent dull pain, to a sudden sharp pain. It can be caused by some medical conditions such as; Arthritis, Fibromyalgia or Spinal Stenosis. Sometimes, it can result from sprains, fractures, or other accidental injury.  Many people also develop Low...
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REASONS TO GET A MASSAGE

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Hi, you’re probably curious about the benefits of massage or perhaps you’re just one of those people who find massages pleasurable. Either you craving a massage or you just want to know how massage could be beneficial to you, here you'd learn about the following; What massage is Types of massage The many health benefits of massage What disorders it can treat  FIND A SPA NEAR YOU WHAT IS MASSAGE? Massage can be a powerful natural therapy for both the physical and mental health. Adding massage therapy to your wellness routine is as important as daily exercise routines you partake in, as it would help you feel calmer or much more relaxed, ease tensed muscles and alleviate crippling low back pain. Massage is the general term for pressing, rubbing and manipulating your skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Or we can give a more refined definition as the systematic and strategic manipulation of the soft tissues of the human body to produce a relaxed state, as well as a...
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Low Back Pain

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LOW BACK PAIN medicalnewstoday.com Lumbago popularly known as low back pain can affect an individual of any age, but is significantly more common among adults. Back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide. It has also been a common reason for absence from work and doctor visits. Although back pain may be painful and uncomfortable, it is not usually serious. Approximately 80% of all adults will at some time experience low back pain during their lifetime. The pain however can be felt anywhere along the spine, from lumbar down to the hips. Back pain is associated with the way our bones, muscles and ligaments in our backs work and connect together. Therefore, pain in the lower back may be linked to the bony lumbar spine, discs between the vertebrae, ligaments around the spine and discs, spinal cord and nerves, lower back muscles, abdomen and pelvic internal organs, and the skin around the lumbar area. CAUSES OF LOW BACK PAIN  Lower back pain is often...
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Stress: Causes of Stress

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Ever Feel Stressed out? Stress is a normal part of life. It is caused by work, relationships, surroundings (such as noise, traffic, bad roads unconducive living environment), or a number of other factors. So, what is Stress? Stress as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) is, any type of change that causes physical, emotional or psychological strain.     Stress, in the medical context is a state of mental tension and worry, caused by problems in your life, work, etc. or can be put simply as something that causes strong feelings of worry or anxiety.   Stress, in the physical context is your body's response to certain situations that require attention or action.  Stress is also subjective, every single individual in the world reacts differently to stress, so what change or action or situation that seem stressful for you may not be stressful to someone else.  Stress can be external (from the environment, psychological, or social situations) or intern...
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10 EFFECTIVE TIPS IN DEALING WITH STRESS

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Follow our simple tips to help manage and reduce your stress levels. To identify your true sources of stress, look closely at your habits, attitude and excuses.   Here are the simple but powerful ways to deal with stress; 1. Identify the Sources of Stress in your Life Stress management starts with identifying the sources of stress in your life. This isn’t as straightforward as it sounds. While it’s easy to identify major stressors such as changing jobs, moving, or a going through a divorce, pinpointing the sources of chronic stress can be more complicated.  It’s all too easy to overlook how your own thoughts, feelings, and behaviours contribute to your everyday stress levels. Sure, you may know that you’re constantly worried about work deadlines, but maybe it’s your procrastination, rather than the actual job demands, that is causing the stress. Do you make up excuses for your stress?  “I just have a million things going on right now”  even though you can’t remembe...
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