Hundreds of extracts and herbs used in Traditional Chinese Medicine target specific ailments such as chronic back pain. Ginger extract has long been held as an effective treatment for afflictions like arthritis. Other herbs like willow bark exhibit anti-inflammatory properties that can be very useful in managing back pain or swelling.

Green tea is extracted from the Camellia sinensis plant. The leaves can be made for tea, but aside from the pain killing properties in caffeine, green tea also contains...

80% of all Americans will suffer from back pain at some point in their life. Chances are if you haven’t already experienced back pain, then you will at some time in the future. When it does happen, you will want help immediately.

Parts of the Back Prone to Injury
The back is made up of the spine, nerves, muscles, and ligaments. The muscles and ligaments hold the spine in place. The spine acts as a protective shield for the nerves. They all work together to keep you performing...

Injuries, whether mild are severe are not very much fun. Although, for many of us, it is nice to have an excuse to lie around on the couch eating chips and watching CSPAN for hours on end without feeling guilty or receiving dirty looks from roommates or partners. Unfortunately, that is usually not the best way to heal.
Depending on the severity of the injury, there does need to be a down period, where the insulted body part if rested and not aggravated. However, becoming immobile for any length of...

Did you know that untreated muscle injuries from motor vehicle accidents could lead to arthritis later in life? If you are experiencing back pain after a car accident and don’t address it medically you have a 40% chance of developing arthritis within five years. This doesn’t just relate to high-speed accidents, you can develop whiplash and back injuries even in low speed crashes. It is important that you deal with any and all injuries at the time of the accident, or you are setting yourself up for...

If you are one of the millions needlessly suffering from back pain then you will want to consider a massage. Traditionally back pain has meant hours upon hours suffering from painful spinal manipulations and random treatment. However, this is no longer the case.

High quality chiropractors go beyond treating aches and pains and get to the root of the problem. The basic business difference is the incorporation of Progressive Rehabilitation with latest in chiropractic care. Non-surgical spinal decompression is the wave of the...

Neck pain is uncomfortable and inconvenient. Severe neck pain can be debilitating, and indicate serious health problems. If you’re suffering from severe neck pain, read on to learn about symptoms, causes, and diagnosis.

Symptoms of Neck Pain

Besides pain, you may experience these symptoms:
“    Weakness. You may be unable or unwilling to move your neck or shoulder because of pain. However, there may be a more serious issue, such as muscle or nerve damage.
“    Coolness. If your neck or...

Neck and Neck Pain:
The neck contains bones, nerves, arteries, veins, muscles and many ligaments along with other supporting elements. In order to support your head, your neck requires a good range of motion and since the neck is the sole support of the head, it is susceptible to neck injury.

When something limits the range of motion or flexibility in the neck, resulting neck pain occurs. The majority of time the pain is due to unnecessary straining of the muscles and ligaments. However, injuries like whiplash caused by a sudden...

It is amazing how back pain can reduce your quality of life.  Your work suffers, your family suffers, your outlook on life suffers.  Back pain, especially low back pain, is one of the leading contributors to missed workdays and the second neurological ailment in the United States, right behind headaches.

We Americans spend billions of dollars on treatments and medications to reduce our suffering, but most are ineffective in their relief or cost us valuable time and money that we really can’t afford to lose.  So, you may ask...

Minor neck pain is extremely annoying. Fortunately, most pain can be effectively treated. Read on to learn about neck pain and how to relieve it.

Symptoms of Neck Pain
“    Pain. It may be dull or sharp, and may worsen when you move or stretch. There may also be pain in your shoulders and back.
“    Stiffness. You may have difficulty or feel resistance with motion or stretching that makes regular tasks more difficult.
“    Weakness. You may feel that you can’t or don’t want to...

Many people are living with back pain, but there may be a way to make the pain be a little bit easier if they are willing to try. You might be wondering what that is. It’s called decompression and it may just help you to get rid of that back pain for good.
What is Decompression?
Basically, decompression is when the neck and back is adjusted so that there is more room for any injured areas of the neck and spine to recover. This method also can help to relieve some of the back pain that people feel on a daily basis....