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Do You Suffer with Neck Pain?

Neck pain is bothersome and it has a variety of causes. It could be a
stiff neck from sleeping funny or it could be a serious neck injury.
Typically, neck pain is the result of muscle strain, and one side of
the neck may hurt more than the other. Muscle strains tend to improve
within one week or so. However, if the pain persists longer, call your
spine specialist, as it may be another condition that needs medical
treatment.

woman with neck pain

Symptoms may include:

     * Neck soreness on one or both sides
     * Burning pain
     * Tingling sensations
     * Stiffness
     * Pain around the shoulder blades
     * Arm complaints (pain, numbness, or weakness)
     * Pain that moves around your body (for instance, down an arm)
     * Trouble walking or writing
     * Trouble swallowing or talking
     * Headache
     * Dizziness
     * Nausea
     * Blurred vision
     * Fever
     * Night sweats
     * Tiredness
     * Unintentional weight loss

It is important to treat your neck pain properly. Seek medical
attention if your neck pain persists—and seek immediate Chiropractic
attention if you have any of the emergency signs listed in the
symptoms below.

Warning Signs You Need Immediate Help

Neck pain is one of the symptoms of meningitis, a relatively rare but
very serious contagious infection. You need urgent medical care if you
have neck pain with:

     * High fever
     * Sensitivity to light
     * Irritability
     * Severe tenderness with neck movement

Neck pain also can be due to injury. A severe neck injury could be
life-threatening. You may need emergency Chiropractic treatment if you
have neck pain with:

     * Numbness
     * Weakness
     * Tingling symptoms

There are a variety of reasons for neck pain. To get the best
treatment, you need to know the origin. This site (www.bioanaktisi.gr)
provides information on various treatment options and prevention tips
to help you make wise choices.

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Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement classes as well as giving
private sessions in both The Feldenkrais Method and CranioSacral
Therapy.   I have been an alternative practitioner for the last 20
years having studied both modalities in Sydney, Australia.

My practice runs from AGATHONOS 1, Central Athens, the metro station
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Back Pain and Aging

Back pain is extremely common in our society. In fact, almost 80% of
adults in the United States will encounter some form of back pain in
their lifetimes. There are many reasons why so many people experience
back pain, including poor posture, poor body mechanics, overweight,
excessive strain on the spine, smoking, poor diet, as well as spinal
diseases and other health conditions, but the most common cause of
back pain in our country is simply aging. Read on to find out why
aging can be a real pain.

The Spine
The spine is made up of individual bones called vertebrae, which
provide support for the body. In between each vertebra is a disc that
gives the spine flexibility and serves as a shock absorber for the
body. Discs are made up of a tire-like outer band (called the annulus
fibrosus) and a gel-like inner substance (called the nucleus
pulposus). Together, the vertebrae and the discs provide a protective
tunnel (called the spinal canal) through which the spinal cord and
spinal nerves pass through.


What happens when we age?
For many of us, several things begin to happen to our spines as we
age. Our vertebrae begin to thicken and our discs start to loose
moisture and shape. As a result, the spinal canal becomes narrower
putting pressure on the spinal cord and nerve endings and causing
pain, numbness, or weakness in the body. This condition is called
spinal stenosis. While stenosis can affect people in their 20s and
30s, it is most commonly seen in older patients. Spinal stenosis is a
degenerative condition, meaning the symptoms tend to be progressive,
increasing in severity as the patient ages.

Symptoms of Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis can occur in all areas of the spine, but occurs most
often in the lumbar (lower back) and cervical (neck) areas. Patients
with lumbar spinal stenosis may feel pain, weakness, or numbness in
the legs, calves or buttocks. Symptoms often increase when walking
short distances and decrease when sitting, bending forward, or lying
down. Cervical spinal stenosis has similar symptoms in the shoulders,
arms, and legs, and may also include hand clumsiness and gait and
balance disturbances.

Treatment Options for Spinal Stenosis
The good news is that nearly 90 percent of spinal stenosis cases are
successfully treated without surgery. Non-surgical treatment options
most commonly used for patients with stenosis include the following:

• Medications such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs) to reduce swelling and pain, and analgesics to relieve pain.


• Rest or restricted activity (this may vary depending on extent
of nerve involvement).

• Chiropractic Adjustments and physical therapy for stretching and
strengthening exercise to help stabilize the spine, restore mobility,
increase flexibility,decrease pain.

Severe cases of spinal stenosis may require surgery. However, surgery
should not be considered unless several months of non-surgical
treatments have been tried. The most common surgery used to treat
stenosis is called decompressive laminectomy in which the laminae
(bony plates located on the back of the vertebra) are removed to
create more space in the spinal canal.

Don't Ignore Back Pain
With all of the treatment options available today, it's no longer
necessary to accept back pain as a normal part of the aging process.
Back pain, especially if it continues to get worse, includes bowel and
bladder difficulties, or prevents you from participating in your
everyday activities, should not be ignored. Talk to your physician or
Chiropractor. They will help you find a treatment plan that can return
you to your pain-free life once more.

Kind Regards

George Prorellis
Doctor of Chiropractic and Physiotherapy

Kalogrezas 13 and corner of 25th of March
2nd Floor, Kentriki Plateia Halandriou
(Agios Nicholoas Church)

210-684 7871
6945 818 263

Thank you George for the info!

I encourage all wellness professionals to utilize the Yahoo group to
share your wellness tips!

Tell a friend today to join us as we learn and grow "young" with the
support of dedicated people concerned about your well being!

Be well,
Catherine



--- In wellnessconnection@yahoogroups.com, "george prorellis"
<gprorellis@...> wrote:
>
> Everyone gets back pain once in a while. But what do you do once it
> starts? Here's 5 ways to manage occasional bouts of back pain:
>
>
>
> #1 - Rest - but just a little
> If your back hurts, take a rest. Lie down and avoid overusing your
> back muscles for a while. This doesn't mean stay in bed for a week.
> In fact, too much rest can make your back pain worse. After a short
> break, get up, move around, and stretch. You'll find it actually
> helps reduce that nagging backache.
>
> #2 - Medications
> Today, there are a wide variety of medications to choose from to
> treat back pain. Some drugs relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and
> relax muscle spasms. Many are available over-the-counter at your
> local drug store or pharmacy. Other medications require a doctor's
> prescription.However many of these from a chiropractors perspective
> alleviate they symptoms rather than the cause.
>
>
>
> #3 - Cold/Heat therapy
> Cold therapy can help reduce inflammation, muscle spasm, and pain.
> Cold therapy may be recommended immediately following a sprain or
> strain. Apply cold to your back using cold packs, ice cubes, iced
> towels/compresses, or take a cool bath.
>
> Apply heat to your aching back by using a hot compress, a dry or
> moist heating pad, or hydrotherapy (hot bath). Heat therapy can
help
> decrease muscle spasms, relax tense muscles, relieve pain, and can
> increase range of motion.
>
> A good general rule if you are unsure whether heat or cold would be
> better is does it make your back feel better when you apply it? If
> you feel better then it is working. Remember, never apply cold or
> heat/hot therapies directly on your skin - wrap it in a towel first.
>
>
> Wrap-It Hot/Cold Pack from Relax The Back
>
>
> #4 - Massage
> Massage is a popular therapy that can help relieve muscle tension,
> spasms, inflammation, aches, stiffness, and pain. It can also help
> improve circulation, flexibility, and range of motion. Massage can
> be administered by a professional (massage therapist) or you can
> give yourself a mini-massage using hand-held massagers that can
help
> increase blood flow and relieve pain.
>
> #5 - See Your Chiropractor
> The most important thing to remember about periodic bouts of back
> pain is that if they occur more and more frequently, increase in
> duration (more than a few days), or the pain starts to interfere
> with your usual activities, it's time to see your chiropractor. It
> could be more than just a minor strain.
>
> The good news is that most back problems can be treated with non-
> surgical methods. Back problems that go untreated may get worse and
> could cause serious health consequences.
>

Everyone gets back pain once in a while. But what do you do once it
starts? Here's 5 ways to manage occasional bouts of back pain:



#1 - Rest - but just a little
If your back hurts, take a rest. Lie down and avoid overusing your
back muscles for a while. This doesn't mean stay in bed for a week.
In fact, too much rest can make your back pain worse. After a short
break, get up, move around, and stretch. You'll find it actually
helps reduce that nagging backache.

#2 - Medications
Today, there are a wide variety of medications to choose from to
treat back pain. Some drugs relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and
relax muscle spasms. Many are available over-the-counter at your
local drug store or pharmacy. Other medications require a doctor's
prescription.However many of these from a chiropractors perspective
alleviate they symptoms rather than the cause.



#3 - Cold/Heat therapy
Cold therapy can help reduce inflammation, muscle spasm, and pain.
Cold therapy may be recommended immediately following a sprain or
strain. Apply cold to your back using cold packs, ice cubes, iced
towels/compresses, or take a cool bath.

Apply heat to your aching back by using a hot compress, a dry or
moist heating pad, or hydrotherapy (hot bath). Heat therapy can help
decrease muscle spasms, relax tense muscles, relieve pain, and can
increase range of motion.

A good general rule if you are unsure whether heat or cold would be
better is does it make your back feel better when you apply it? If
you feel better then it is working. Remember, never apply cold or
heat/hot therapies directly on your skin - wrap it in a towel first.


Wrap-It Hot/Cold Pack from Relax The Back


#4 - Massage
Massage is a popular therapy that can help relieve muscle tension,
spasms, inflammation, aches, stiffness, and pain. It can also help
improve circulation, flexibility, and range of motion. Massage can
be administered by a professional (massage therapist) or you can
give yourself a mini-massage using hand-held massagers that can help
increase blood flow and relieve pain.

#5 - See Your Chiropractor
The most important thing to remember about periodic bouts of back
pain is that if they occur more and more frequently, increase in
duration (more than a few days), or the pain starts to interfere
with your usual activities, it's time to see your chiropractor. It
could be more than just a minor strain.

The good news is that most back problems can be treated with non-
surgical methods. Back problems that go untreated may get worse and
could cause serious health consequences.

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The Wellness Connection presents

Homeopathic Perspectives on Vaccination

by

Matthias Wager, Registered Homeopath

Saturday, 20 October

  7:00pm

NeoHumanist Center, Marousi

Hello all,

All the best for the group i hope we multiply quickly and prosperously,
i will be meeting with Catherine to discuss a date for me to talk at
one of the new wellness connection locations so stay tuned for upcoming
information...

George Prorellis
Doctor of Chiropractic

> Hi kathy
>
> do you or anyone at newcomers know of an English speaking therapist in
> Athens, preferabbly near kifissia who specialises in cognitive behavioural
> therapy?
>
> many thanks
>
> gaby
>

Dear Members,
I have discovered a great article on improving financial wellness. To
receive the document send me a quick email and I will send it directly
to you.
Be well,
Catherine

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Various topics dealing with human health will be discussed including
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directly compromises public health and safety.  Also
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Operations & Research, Public Health & Medical Fraud
Research Cooperative, was recently granted an Honorary
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of more than thirty years of service in the areas of
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Combining careers in emergency medicine and law
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public health and safety. Evangelista also assists
small to medium sized businesses with their
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Evangelista attended the University of North Carolina
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Some achievements listed in his bio:
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Evangelista regularly guests on radio and television
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on topics detailing government regulatory problems,
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