Neck and upper Back Pain
Chronic neck pain or flare-ups of neck pain can be difficult to deal with. Neck pain can result in headaches and the inability to pursue daily activities. Many things can result in neck pain. For neck pain sufferers, the question that needs to be unraveled is what is causing the pain? Below are some of the things that you will learn from this presentation, complete with notes. Understanding your condition fully will allow you to be more informed, so that you can ask the right questions when you meet with any health professional. Notes are included with this purchase.
What you will learn:
- Neck (cervical) and upper back (thoracic) anatomy
- Acute and chronic neck pain
- Diagnostic tests: X-rays – standing or lying down?
MRIs, CT scans
- What type of doctor should you see? Orthopedist? Chiropractor? Acupuncturist? Homeopathist? Osteopath?
- Hands on orthopedic tests – has your doctor carefully and mindfully diagnosed your condition?
- Osteoarthritis – how to avoid or deal with degeneration of the cervical joints
- Osteoporosis – what you need to know regarding how OP can impact the spine
- If you have osteoporosis could the pain be due to a fracture?
- Stenosis – narrowing of the foramen (hole) that the nerve exits from the spine
- Pinched nerves
- Muscle imbalance and neck pain
- What can you do at home to self-treat?
- What can you do to improve both the flexibility and strength of the supporting neck muscles?
- How to avoid injuries when exercising
- How to use ice and heat properly – use them incorrectly and you can increase your problem
Causes or contributing factors of neck pain:
- Poor Posture
- Stenosis
- Hypermobility
- Joint fixation
- Past fractures putting pressure on nerves
- Muscle imbalance and/or scoliosis
- Nutritional imbalance – leg cramps
- Chronic anxiety
Low Back Pain
Chronic pain or flare-ups in the low back and buttock region can be difficult to deal with and difficult to diagnose. Low back pain can result in radiating pain into the buttocks or legs. Sitting, sleeping and basic activities can be difficult and life altering. For those that suffer with chronic low back pain, the question that needs to be unraveled is what is causing the pain? Below are some of the things that you will learn from this presentation, complete with notes. Understanding your condition fully will allow you to be more informed, so that you can ask the right questions when you meet with any health professional.
What you will learn:
- Low back (lumbar) anatomy
- Acute and chronic pain causes
- Diagnostic tests: x-rays – standing or lying down?
MRIs, CT scans
- What type of doctor should you see? Orthopedist? Chiropractor? Acupuncturist? Homeopathist? Osteopath?
- Hands on orthopedic tests – has your doctor carefully and mindfully diagnosed your condition?
- Osteoarthritis – how to avoid or deal with degeneration of the lumbar joints
- Osteoporosis – what you need to know regarding how OP can impact the spine
- Stenosis – narrowing of the foramen (hole) that the nerve exits from the spine
- Pinched nerves
- Muscle imbalance and low back pain
- What can you do at home to self-treat?
- What can you do to improve both the flexibility and strength to support the spine
- How to avoid injuries when exercising
- How foot problems can result in spine problems
- How to use ice and heat properly – use them incorrectly and you can increase your
Causes of back pain:
- Poor Posture
- Stenosis
- Hypermobility
- Joint fixation
- Past fractures putting pressure on nerves
- Muscle imbalance and/or scoliosis
- Nutritional imbalance – leg cramps
