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Friday, December 25th, 2009

ABCs of pain: H is for….

ABCs of pain: H is for….

H is for…
Herniated discs: also called slipped discs, bulging discs or ruptured discs, they can happen anywhere along the spine, from the neck right down to the lower back.
H.pylori: It used to be thought that stomach ulcers were caused by stress and/or diet. Doctors now know that many ulcers are caused by a bacteria called helicobacter pylori, or H.pylori. If you’d like to read about H.pylori and its connection to ulcers, here are some links for you:

H. pylori and Peptic Ulcer
H. pylori infection – MayoClinic.com
Helicobacter pylori

Headaches: Most people get the odd headache every now and then. Unfortunately, many people …read more

Do you have a slipped disc?

Do you have a slipped disc?

One of the most common lower back injuries is a slipped disc – also called a ruptured disc, herniated disc, or bulging disc. Although we can read about what it is, sometimes it’s easier when it’s shown to you.
Here is a video on how the trauma happens to the discs. Just click on the TV screen to watch the video:

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Some causes of back pain

December 31, 2007 by Marijke Durning, RN  
Filed under Diseases & Conditions

Some causes of back pain

Back and/or neck pain is one of the most common complaints of pain in the Western world. Some statistics say that back pain is number two after colds for people going to see the doctor.
Back or neck pain can be caused by an injury to the vertebrae through lifting or turning improperly, or through an accident, like a fall. The result can be pain directly at the spot in the spine where the vertebra is damaged, or the pain can be referred, or move down to the leg. This can happen when the gel-like cushioning between the vertebrae is …read more

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December 30, 2007 by Marijke Durning, RN  
Filed under Diseases & Conditions

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