In this video, Athena shares her secrets about how to relieve and loosen tight, sore shoulders and neck muscles. She talks about the importance of good posture and strengthening muscles of the abs, core and back to help hold you up and prevent strain on your upper back.

Athena also addresses the importance of getting massage work on a regular basis to relieve stress, pain, correct postural or structural issues and in general to maintain optimal health in the body. She also describes how stress and pain in the body can affect our emotions and cause us to be depressed, agitated, impatient, etc. because our stress hormones are always raging.

These massage tips will help you give a relaxing, healing massage and can help you provide specific relief for tight, sore, stiff muscles in the neck and shoulders.

For a true relaxation massage, it’s important to respect the body. Deep relaxation from massage may require several techniques- Swedish, Deep Tissue, Spa, Soft Tissue, Lymphatic Drainage, etc.

Athena is a Cranio Sacral Therapist, a Licensed Massage Therapist and Lymphatic Drainage Therapist.

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http://www.acranio.com/

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Anyone who has ever suffered some form of back injury has sought relief through the use of back pain medications at some point in their life. In fact back issues are one of the most common conditions that doctors see every year. If you do go to the doctor there are a number of medications he or she may prescribe to help keep the pain under control.

There is a general understanding within the medical community that pain relief is an important part of the healing process. For this reason the chances of being prescribed a drug for back pain when you visit the doctor are rather good. Part of healing from an injury of any sort involves being able to move around, even it it’s to only get out of bed for a few minutes several times a day. A degree of mobility is important to the general well being of anyone with back problems.

There are several classes of back pain medications that are in use today and these include anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID’s), acetaminophen, muscle relaxants, and opioids. These can be used by themselves or in combinations depending on the severity of the pain experienced and the cause of the injury.

NSAID’s are a group of anti-inflammatory drugs that include ibuprofen, aspirin, Ketoprofen, and Naproxen. These drugs have anti-inflammatory and anti swelling properties as well as being able to relieve pain and most can be gotten over the counter. Another OTC pain reliever is acetaminophen which most people know as Tylenol. Anacin-3 and Phenaphen are two other acetaminophen analgesics that can be used to reduce back pain.

Codeine and morphine are to high powered pain killers commonly known as opioids. Doctors will prescribe these for those in severe pain when the pain killer mentioned above do not work. Because opioids do present an addiction hazard they need to be used cautiously and as prescribed.

Muscle relaxants work to control muscle spasms that happen when you injure your back. The reason most people have muscle spasms when they hurt their back is because the muscles around the injured area are trying to compensate for the loss of strength at the injured spot. These spasms can be painful and by relaxing the muscles we get relief from that pain.

Reducing pain is an integral part of healing a bad back and back pain medication should be used to help achieve that goal. Pain relief comes with a caveat; just because the pain is gone does not mean the injury is healed. Far to many people further aggravate their painful back by doing to much when their pain is being controlled by their medication.

Andrew Bicknell
http://www.articlesbase.com/medicine-articles/back-pain-medications-for-back-injury-relief-734399.html

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During my 17 years practicing medicine, patients and friends constantly ask me:

“What is the most likely cause of my back pain?”

I’ve written this simple guide for people who have the same question in mind.

The commonest type of back pain is caused by tears or strains to ligaments, tendons or muscles around the lower spinal cord. The underlying factors are straining, poor posture, incorrect lifting and inactivity. The pain usually appears 36-48 hours after the strain or can be gradual in onset. The symptoms can be mild to moderate depending on the level of injury.

Herniation of a vertebral disc may be associated with back pain and also sciatica…shooting pain down the back of one leg. It is most often seen in people in their 30′s and 40′s but can also occur in the elderly. The condition is caused by underlying disc degeneration. This can lead to a gradual rupturing of the disc and Herniation of the disc contents. This process can be exacerbated by physical straining or exercise. The sciatica occurs when the disc contents press on the neighboring spinal nerve. The pain, which can be very severe, may be associated with numbness or tingling in the area supplied by that nerve (dermatome).

Facet Joint Arthropathy can result from arthritic changes, degeneration or trauma to the facet joints of the vertebral bodies of the spine. These joints are normally covered with cartilage and lined by synovial membranes. Arthritis leads to wear and tear of the cartilage and inflammation of the membranes. This leads to grating movements between the two facet joints. This type of back pain is worsened by torsion or elongation of the spine. The pain is normally well localized and may spread to the buttocks.

Narrowing of the spinal canal (Spinal Stenosis) is more commonly seen in the elderly. It is secondary to vertebral degeneration. It may also occur with infection, trauma, tumors and arthritis of the spine and with bony spurs and disk herniation. It can progress to severe spinal cord injury. It is associated with back pain as well as pain, numbness and weakness of the buttocks.

Radiculopathy (‘a pinched nerve’) is associated with back pain and pain, numbness, weakness and tingling of the legs. It occurs when inflammation of a spinal nerve is caused by pressure or friction. The underlying factors can be tumors, bony spurs, disc herniation, and fractures of the vertebrae. The presence of muscle weakness in the legs as well as pain in the back… indicates severe symptoms. In such cases you should seek a doctor’s advice immediately.

Tumors of the spine, whether they originate in the spine or spread from distant organs, can cause terrible back pain through pressure on the nerves and spine. Chronic persistent pain despite treatment is suggestive although not diagnostic of a spinal tumor. Be suspicious when such pain is associated with generalized signs of cancer such as weight loss, loss of appetite and tiredness.

Infection of the spinal cord or surrounding tissues causes pressure on the spine and can result in severe back pain and loss of function of the affected spinal nerves. Examples include spinal meningitis and osteomyelitis.

Pathology of the vertebrae of the spine can cause pressure on the spinal nerves, inflammatory conditions and degeneration. Examples include osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and ankylosing spondylitis. Ankylosing spondylitis is characterized by pain in the back and stiffness. This stiffness is more pronounced in the morning as is not helped by rest. There may also be pain in the shoulders, neck and mid-spine. Osteoporosis ( low bone mass) leads to fractures. Fractures cause sudden severe back pain localized to the area of the fracture. Osteoarthritis, the wear and tear of joints with age, leads to chronic back pain which tends to be poorly localized. It is normally associated with stiffness and pain which is not eased by rest.

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Back pain can occur frequently for those who are bothered by it as a result of too much stress on the back in addition to bad posture. As most of us are aware of what causes your back pain, you can pursue certain guidelines to diminish those stresses. The way we sit as well as stand is paramount to prevent back pain.

Adhere to these guidelines and you can stay away from back pain:

• Do not sit in one spot for too long as it can cause stiffness, aching and back pain.
• If you work requires you to sit for extended period, get a good chair that will allow you to sit straight. Avoid soft chair as it may seem comfy but are actually not. They can’t offer the needed support and in no time can give rise to stiffness, soreness and severe back pain.
• Make sure you stand upright at all time and avoid slouching, that can avert long term back pain.
• Women should stay away from high heels as much as possible for they will stress your back and in due course led you to develop back pain. Try to cushion your soles and heels as that will go a long way to soften the impact on your spine when you are on the go or walking.
• Avoid driving your car for prolong periods as the seat of the car is not intended to cushion your back and for extended period it will stress your back causing back pain.
• If your work requires you to stand on a bench, ensure that it is high enough to stand at ease and uphold a straight posture. On the other hand, if working at a desk, then the height should be right with adequate leg space that make sitting relax and upright.
• Yoga, Pilates, walking and swimming can help your back by strengthening it. If you have back pain, they will help to minimize and improve general posture.
• Sufficient rooms beneath your work surface can permit you to bend forward as well as plenty of rooms for both your legs and feet.
• Many types of back pain are caused by improper lifting so adopt a correct lifting technique and you will thwart back pain from ever happening.
• No matter what, keep yourself healthy and that will be the best insurance to avoid back pain.

Adhere to the above guidelines and you can diminish and avoid back pain. Back pain is grave conditions that can hinder your lifestyle so learn early by implementing healthy back techniques.

Jason
http://www.articlesbase.com/diseases-and-conditions-articles/helpful-guidelines-to-prevent-back-pain-696617.html

Carlo De Paoli website is http://www.wingsofknowledge.com where you can learn hundreds of approaches to massage therapy and techniques to treat the full body.

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A diet that includes a right amount of oils of fish helps to oil your joints and even reduces the hazard of back pain for you; so it surely is a wise thought to consider taking these kinds of diets once in a while, specially if you hurt from back pains on a steady basis.

Stretching your body often serves as an “n the spot” reliever for back pain by lessening the pain that follows it; so check that you spend a great deal of time each day stretching your body.

In the event that you experience back pain when carrying big furniture or big tools, the first thing you ought to do is to lie on your back on the floor with your knees and even hips bent and place pillows under your knees to alleviate the pressure off your back.

A dead feeling around your groin, foot, leg or rectal area, following a case of back pain is a sign of many more fatal snags below the surface; if such ensue, it surely is time to have a serious session with your medical examiner and when you do, don’t hold anything back about precisely what you are feeling. Occasionally back pain can be so fatal that it renders the victim immobile; in this sort of serious case of back pain, the finest thing to do is to get anyone to call the medical examiner and strain to lie still as much as possible.

Back pain has been medically classified into acute back pain, also known as provisional flare ups that are brought about by sprains or emaciation of ligaments and even chronic back pain which encompasses back pain that has a lot more long lasting and even a lot more tough than the acute back pain. Martial arts isn’t only very good for the mastering of self defense tactics… it is also a means of toning the muscles and even making sure that back ache has a slim chance of happening; one of such martial arts is tai chi, a marshal art that increases the flexibility of the body by way of slow fluid motions.

A person who lives a sedentary life is very more prone to suffer back aches than anyone who is active; this is because inactivity leads to stiffness of the joints and weak muscles which can give way under the slightest pressure.

Your need to learn all you can as regards to back pain and even the loads of remedies can be fulfilled on the Web where you can access a number of sites that give elaborate and even comprehensive information as regards to it.

In rounding up, a daily dose of calcium in your diet will truly check that the potentials of back pain occurring are reduced because it reinforces your backbones and even lends support to your overall body balance.

Stephen Campbell
http://www.articlesbase.com/diseases-and-conditions-articles/reducing-the-pain-caused-by-back-pain-448463.html