BACK PAIN

Back pain

Different regions (curvatures) of the vertebral column

Back pain (also known as dorsalgia) is pain felt in the back that usually originates from the muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the spine.
Back pain may have a sudden onset or can be a chronic pain; it can be constant or intermittent, stay in one place or radiate to other areas. It may be a dull ache, or a sharp or piercing or burning sensation. The pain may radiate into the arms and hands as well as the legs or feet, and may include symptoms other than pain, such as weakness, numbness or tingling.
Back pain is one of humanity's most frequent complaints. Acute low back pain (also called lumbago) is the fifth most common reason for physician visits. About nine out of ten adults experience back pain at some point in their life, and five out of ten working adults have back pain every year.
The spine is a complex interconnecting network of nerves, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments, and all are capable of producing pain. Large nerves that originate in the spine and go to the legs and arms can make pain radiate to the extremities.

Back pain can be a sign of a serious medical problem, although this is not most frequently the underlying cause: Typical warning signs of a potentially life-threatening problem are bowel and/or bladder incontinence or progressive weakness in the legs. Severe back pain (such as pain that is bad enough to interrupt sleep) that occurs with other signs of severe illness (e.g. fever, unexplained weight loss) may also indicate a serious underlying medical condition. Back pain that occurs after a trauma, such as a car accident or fall, may indicate a bone fracture or other injury. Back pain in individuals with medical conditions that put them at high risk for a spinal fracture, such as osteoporosis or multiple myeloma, also warrants prompt medical attention. Back pain in individuals with a history of cancer (especially cancers known to spread to the spine like breast, lung and prostate cancer) should be evaluated to rule out metastatic disease of the spine. Back pain does not usually require immediate medical intervention. The vast majority of episodes of back pain are self-limiting and non-progressive. Most back pain syndromes are due to inflammation, especially in the acute phase, which typically lasts for two weeks to three months.

DEEP BREATHING EXERCISES

Do you ever just need a minute to yourself so you can relax? Do you ever let out a big sigh after experiencing some stress or anxiety? Do you ever notice how your breathing is fast when you're nervous right before or during a test? If you answered yes to any of these questions you might want to try deep breathing exercises to help you relax. Read on to learn more about deep breathing and about the positive affects it can have on your body.

  What are deep breathing exercises? Deep breathing is a type of exercise that makes you aware of your breathing so when you inhale (take in air) through your nose, the breath is long and slow so and the air completely fills your lungs. The second part of the exercise is to blow out all of the air from your lungs, nice and slow. You should see your lower belly rise when you breathe in and lower when you breathe out.

 What affects breathing?

Stress, anxiety, anger, fear and other emotions can cause your breathing to become faster than normal. When you are happy and content your breathing is slower, and more regular.

  How can deep breathing exercises help me?

Deep breathing can help you relax, decrease anxiety, improve coping skills and even help to lower your blood pressure.

 When should I use deep breathing exercises?

Deep breathing exercises can be used when you feel stressed, anxious, or you're in any situation where you need to slow down and feel in control. For example: if you're anxious before a test at school, deep breathing is a great tool to use to help you relax and focus. Even if you feel stressed in the middle of a tough day, taking a few deep breaths will help you feel relaxed and calm.
 Deep breathing can also be useful before any medical tests or procedures, such as when you have your blood drawn. Deep breathing gives you a feeling of peace and is an easy skill to learn and use whenever you feel anxious or tense.

VEGETABLES

Vegetables are fruits that should be taken regularly to enrich the body and give it nutrients,unlike regular foods that takes hours to digest in the human system.it takes few hours to digest vegetables.Vegetable comprises of fruits and greens.
 Here are a list of vegetables and how they can be used top enhance the body:Alfalfa,sprouted
  One cup of raw,sprouted alfalfa seeds,contain 1.32 grams of protein,8 calories and o.6 grams of dietary fiber and small amounts of other minerals.
 Amaranth leaves
 One cup of amaranth leaves,cooked,boiled,drained with no added salt has 2.79grams protein and 28 calories.
 Artichoke
 One medium artichoke with no added salt has 3.47 grams protein,64 calories and 10.3grams fiber,contains small amount of minerals also.
 Asparagus
 Half cup cooked with no added salt contains 2.16 grams of protein,20 calories and fiber.
 This and many more to come will help your body build a strong immune system

BACKACHE

Backache could be a result of constipation,back strain,kidney infection,stress or calcium deficiency.

Herbal combinations: Bone combination,Digestion,lower bowels,nerves,pain.

Single herbs:alfaalfa,  Aloe vera, Burdock,comfrey,Dandelion,Hops,Horsetail,lady's slipper,oatstraw,scullucap,slippery elim,white willow.

Vitamins:A, b-complex,c,d,e

Minerals: Calcium and magnesium (balance) manganese,silicon,zinc.

Amino acids:Phenylala (for pain)