Dr. Lou’s Top 3 Preventable Risk Factors For Back Pain In Portland, Maine
Dr. Lou’s Top 3 Preventable Risk Factors For Back Pain In Portland, Maine If you are not experiencing back pain in Portland, Maine but want to know what puts you at risk, here are Dr. Lou’s top 3 preventable risk factors. 1. WEIGHT. If you are carrying extra weight around in your belly, you are putting extra strain on the muscles of your low back. The beer belly is putting you at greater risk of a serious back pain set back. Lose the gut, lose a risk factor for back pain in Portland, Maine. 2. WEAK ABS. The weaker your abdominal muscles, the more the muscles of your low back have to work to keep you upright and stable. Strengthening your abs with crunches, planks, leg lifts and the like will help you prevent back pain in Portland, Maine. 3. DEHYDRATION. If you are dehydrated your muscle cells will be unhappy and less likely to “fire” properly. Staying well hydrated helps provide your muscle cells with the fluid and often the minerals they need to not seize up into a full blown spasm. Drink plenty of water and the occasional nutrient replenishment drink like Endura by Metagenics to help prevent...
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Online Self Diagnosis in Maine – Dr. Google Dr. Google is not a real doctor. If you are consulting Dr. Google you can generally expect the following: 1. Unnecessary Worry: Not fully understanding what you are reading, not knowing how what you read integrates with the rest of the body and not knowing other possible causes of your symptoms can really get you scared. Read online about your symptoms and possible diagnoses, then consult with a human (doctor). 2. Poor Diagnosis: Self diagnosis using online information is a bad idea. You may get it right, but without consulting a doctor in addition to your self diagnosis, you may find yourself headed down the wrong road with poor results with healing. You don’t rely on your “Self Diagnosis” when it comes to your car, don’t rely on it for your body. 3. Artificial Time and Experience: What you are reading online is what doctors have studied for years in school and thereafter. The difference is comparing, contrasting, analyzing and a knowledge of how to proceed. Your circumstances and individuality may make your circumstances and treatment different. 4. Website fear factor: Many websites are designed to scare you to get your...
read moreFootball in Maine – Head Trauma
Football in Maine – Head Trauma The time has come to reconsider the value of football to your son’s development. If your child is playing football in Maine, you have to know that Maine has other team sports. Baseball, soccer, lacrosse, volleyball and a host of other team sports will provide your child with the same team spirit, the same cooperation skills, the same lessons learned that they would learn playing football in Maine. Without the risk. The death of Junior Seau should tell you something. The damage to the brain of a football player over time is becoming less disputable. Not all football players will kill themselves. Not all football players will have permanent brain damage. There is no justification for allowing your son to repeatedly receive mild to moderate head trauma over long periods of time. I love watching football but I also think it’s near child abuse to let your child play. There’s no need for it. My guess is that Junior Seau’s parents would rather have their son back than have a history of their son’s football career. Know the risks and ask yourselves if it’s worth it. To learn more about the real risks...
read moreKnitting Pain in Portland, Maine
Knitting Pain in Portland, Maine The rhythmic, meditative movement that makes knitting attractive to many is also what tends to cause knitting pain in Portland, Maine. Carpal Tunnel and Tendonitis are common conditions for knitters to experience and they manifest as a combination of pain, numbness, and tingling, as a result of performing the same motions repeatedly. There are some simple but important steps that can be taken in order to lessen knitting pain in Portland, Maine. Much of the discomfort associated with the repetitive movements of knitting: 1. Sit straight in a chair that provides proper back support and does not have arms that may interfere with mobility. 2. Hold the needles and yarn lightly so your hands don’t cramp up. You may need to reevaluate the size of your needles if you’re finding it hard to maintain the correct gauge. 3. Take frequent breaks, get up and stretch- about every half hour, or when you feel stiff. 4. Keep proper form- keep your elbows close to your sides and your work close to your lap rather than holding it in the air. 5. Maintain adequate lighting as to avoid squinting and hunching to better see your work. 6. If your hands hurt after...
read more5 Bad Habits That Lead to Back Pain
5 Bad Habits That Lead To Back Pain Back pain is the second leading condition, other than the common cold, that keeps people from going to work. It’s the third most common reason for surgery and the fifth most common cause of hospitalization. 56% of people with reported back pain say symptoms disrupt their daily routines, including sleep and sex. 5 Bad Habits That Lead to Back Pain: 1. You Don’t Get Enough Physical Activity: Regular physical activity keeps your body strong and functioning better than those who skip their workouts. 2. You’re Not the Healthiest Eater: Foods with harmful toxins cause inflammation, which results in pain concentrated in your most vulnerable areas. 3. Your Mattress Is Unsupportive: Spending hours everynight on an unsupportive mattress will negatively affect your back and your sleep quality. 4. You Ignore the Pain: By ignoring persistent pain, you are setting yourself up for bigger problems down the road. 5. You Hold a Grudge: Unresolved anger, hurt and pain manifests itself in the body – leading to pain. Let go of the grudge, lower your risk of pain. There are many causes of back pain, there are also many non-invasive solutions. Acupuncture, chiropractic, stretching, stregthening muscles, maintaining a healthy diet and...
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