Showing posts with label sciatic nerve pain. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sciatic nerve pain. Show all posts

Saturday, August 6, 2011

Simple Sciatic Stretches For Fast Pain Relief

(Obviously she does NOT :-) )

A while back I posted a video demonstrating one of the best sciatic stretches out there. Well, I've found another video, courtesy of back pain/sciatica expert, personal trainer and co-founder of The Healthy Back Institute Jesse Cannone, showing some more advanced - and for some people - even more effective sciatic stretches. You can easily perform them anywhere you can comfortably lie down - Use somewhere with a mat or carpet or just the bare floor; at home, at the gym; whatever works for you. 

The tension release provided by these sciatica stretches will provide great pain relief within a short time... OK here's that cool little video now:




These stretches are of course treating the symptom not the cause(s) - but in any case these *will* help greatly. I recommend doing both the sitting sciatic stretches in the previous video here AND these lying down variations but at different times in the day as convenient for your schedule. Start slow, pay close attention to good form, and above all listen to your body - it'll tell you how fast to progress.


Do you want to learn what REALLY causes conditions like sciatica, the many types of back pain, neck pain, etc? Would you love to know HOW to fix the real problem and eliminate the pain you or a loved one suffers with once and for all? Then claim your Free Copy of the breakthrough book, The 7-Day Back Pain Cure by the world expert himself Jesse Cannone.

I'm going through this book right now and I'm convinced it really is the back pain relief and sciatic pain relief Answer millions have been hoping for. Now you can discover the exact, easy ways to wipe out sciatic pain in the comfort of your own home.


Right now, make sure to try those sciatic stretches - They'll work if you work them...

Peace and Victory Over Pain,
Jevaughn Brown

P.S. And when you get your free book they'll also donate to your choice of either Habitat For Humanity or Kiva.org.

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Are Your Cells Starving For Oxygen? The Power Of Anti Inflammatory Enzymes


Do you take Tylenol or Advil to help with headaches and those everyday nagging pains?

Your doctor will probably never tell you this, but when you take common pain relievers you’re creating a new problem...


Pain pills like Advil and Tylenol work by reducing the inflammation that causes your pain, but they do it by hi-jacking your body’s natural ability to heal.

Instead of letting your body isolate the injured area with scar tissue and allowing your body’s natural inflammation fighters to go to work, pain pills short-circuit the process and force your body to put down layer after layer of scar tissue.

It’s all the extra scar tissue that blocks blood flow and chokes off the red blood cells that deliver oxygen. Take enough of these pills and you starve your cells for oxygen. 

But you can wipe out pain and inflammation naturally... without drugs. 

You can get that same “back to normal” feeling no matter what’s causing your pain. You can relieve everyday pains as easily as more serious problems like chronic joint and arthritis pain.

And here’s the kicker: This natural pain reliever is something your body already makes on its own. 

Let me explain.

Years ago, a medical doctor from Columbia University discovered that when the body was reacting to pain, the bodies of younger adults responded by flooding the painful area with something called “proteolytic enzymes.”

That’s why your body was so strong and resilient back in your 20s... and more to the point, PAIN FREE.

But here’s the problem. As you get older, your body’s supply of these inflammation-fighting enzymes drops dramatically.

That means the older you get, the harder it is to get rid of your pain.

Now here’s the good news. You can take more of these “proteolytic enzymes” whenever you want. And they work just as well as pain pills... and in some cases, even better.

My friend and colleague, Jesse Cannone is the founder of the Healthy Back Institute. He’s helped over 165,000 people in 85 countries get lasting pain relief without drugs. And when he showed me the research on these pain-fighting enzymes, I was impressed.

Proteolytic enzymes have a natural anti-inflammatory effect and silence minor everyday aches and pains, all the way up to the more stubborn pain you get from arthritis, bad joints and chronic back problems.

It’s a safe option, too. You never face the risk of side effects.

Enzymes are well researched and have a long-standing track record. Here are just a few of the published results:

•  A study published in the Journal of Medicine, Science, Sports and Exercise found that “proteolytic enzymes have therapeutic effects in the treatment of inflammation and soft tissue injuries.”

•  Another study from the Institute of Cancer Research in Vienna found that, “a combination of proteolytic enzymes and herbs were effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis.”

When I talked to Jesse, he told me stories of his clients getting fast, effective relief from his enzyme formula called Heal-n-Soothe™.

Here are a few of their letters:


“As a pharmacist with a keen interest in natural supplements I can safely say I've seen it all. But for patients with pain who are looking for an answer outside of dangerous prescription medications, I have only a handful of recommendations. Heal-n-Soothe™ is on that short list.
It's not only as effective as prescription anti-inflammatories, but is much safer. And, unlike other supplements on the market, Heal-n-Soothe™ really is free of any fillers or colorants. It truly is all natural.
The point is this: if you're sitting on the fence about other options to treat your pain you owe it to yourself to give Heal-n-Soothe™ a fair shot. You'll be happy you did.”
-- Dr. Curtis Alexander, Registered Pharmacist, Montana

“WOW! Huge difference… I stopped taking painkillers!”

“All I can say is a big WOW and thank you. I have only been taking it for 4 or 5 days, but have noticed a huge difference. I stopped taking my strong painkillers, which I was taking every day and at the full limit allowed. I feel 'almost' normal again.” 

-- Angela Jaggs, England, UK

“Heal-n-Soothe™ gave me a new PAIN FREE life!”
“Just a note to tell you how much your Heal-n-Soothe™ has helped me in just a week.  It is working very well. I have a crooked spine and sciatic nerve problems. Your product has given me a whole new life that is PAIN FREE. I can actually golf now. It has made a big difference in my life. Thank You... Thank you !!!!!”
-- Sandra Marginet, Michigan

You can get the same kind of fast, drug-free relief Jesse’s patients get, without spending a dime.

As a reader of my blog, Jesse is offering you a FREE bottle of Heal-n-Soothe™ with no strings attached. All you have to do is click HERE and give him your address.

Here’s the only catch: Jesse gave me a limited supply of Heal-n-Soothe™ so I urge you to take advantage of his generous offer RIGHT NOW.

Heal-n-Soothe™ relieves arthritis and back pain, and comforts sore muscles and joints. It also helps you recover quickly from a workout, a round of golf or even a long day shopping.

This is one of the few non-drug pain relievers that actually works, and I believe it can really help you.

I highly recommend you get your FREE bottle and feel the difference for yourself.


Peace and Victory Over Pain,

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

92 Studies Prove This Is THE Best For Pain Relief



Tired of spending a fortune on those dangerous pain medications...
Wish you had something that was safe, worked fast and was affordable?

What if there were such a thing... and what if it could deliver you fast pain relief whenever you need it for only 10 cents?

I know... it sounds too good to be true, doesn't it?


But what if it were true...

Would you trade 10 cents for instant relief from any type of ache or pain?

Of course you would... you'd be crazy not to... Well not only is it possible, but I'm going to prove it to you right now...
First, let me tell you about an incredible pain fighting agent researchers at the University of Connecticut found to have a 100% success rate...

That's right, every single patient who received it experienced pain relief.



As exciting as that is, there's more...

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One of the reasons some people don't get relief with various pain creams and medications is because their pain is either nerve based and / or caused in part by negative emotions and depression but their cream or medication only addresses one type of pain...

Not with Rub on Relief... we address all of these types of pain... It works great for:
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  • Achy, stiff painful joints
  • Inflammation and swelling
  • Burning, tingling, numbness


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3. No hot, burning sensation!

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5. Addresses all types of pain!

6. You can use it anywhere on your body!

7. You can travel with it - 3 oz tube can go on the plane with you!

I'm certain you'll never find a pain relief cream anywhere that works as well as this... 

We've had clients say this works better than their prescription pain medications and patches... plus, there's no serious negative side effects or toxic chemicals... just the strongest and most effective medicines found in nature... and put together in a formula where they all work together. Once you try Rub on Relief and experience for yourself just how effective it is you'll be amazed... You'll feel so great you'll wish you discovered it years ago... Go ahead and try it now... You really have nothing to lose...

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I'm sure you are going to LOVE the way it works. And if not, I'll gladly refund all of your money (less the shipping)...


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If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to ask by leaving a comment below and my friend Jevaughn here who I'm writing on behalf of will get back to you immediately.
Wishing you "less pain and more life"...

Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT  Co-Founder of The Healthy Back Institute


Monday, April 4, 2011

Sciatica: What Causes It and How to Treat It Effectively

Sciatica: What Causes It and How to Treat It Effectively

By Jesse Cannone


If you're reading this article, it's a good bet that you have a radiating pain running down the back of your leg that just won't go away. If what I'm about to tell you sounds familiar, don't worry, help is on the way.


I guarantee you that what you are about to read will likely be far different than what you have read or heard anywhere else!


First, let me tell you why today's traditional treatment methods for sciatic nerve pain just flat out miss the boat. The medical community is often times so conditioned and focused on treating only the symptoms that they fail to address the cause of the problem. That is why I wrote this article, because the more educated you are about your body the more likely you are to get the best results and the fastest relief.


In order to get rid of your sciatica once and for all, you must first know what is causing your pain... there are 4 primary conditions that can cause sciatica.


But, just knowing your condition is not enough, you need to dig down one more level of reasoning and that is to find out why you now have one or more of the 4 conditions.


As you read through on, you will note a common theme, that common theme is the key to your success for quick and lasting relief.


Condition #1 - Piriformis Syndrome

The most common cause of sciatic pain is created when pressure is placed on the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle.


Muscle imbalances pull the hip joints and pelvis out of place and this changes the positioning of the piriformis muscle, in relation to the nerve, which then places pressure on the sciatic nerve. The area gets inflamed and than you are caught in this cycle of pain and spasm.


Simple right? So, if you believe that, then I ask you what good does treating the symptoms do to get lasting pain relief? In my opinion none, but most likely that is all you have done. Just one more quick question, did any of your health care providers check you for muscle imbalances? If not, the help I promised is here.


Through defining Piriformis Syndrome we have identified the first mention of Muscle Imbalances and what I believe to be the root cause of Sciatica.



When one muscle overpowers the opposing muscle or when there is a difference in flexibility of opposing muscles or a combination strength and flexibility.


Think Tug-of-War...


When your muscles are out of balance they pull your bones and joints out of their normal position and this places your muscles, bones and joints under constant stress and uneven pressure...


For example, the proper position of your hips and curvature of your spine are determined by numerous muscles and whether they are balanced or not... There are over 640 muscles in the human body and everything we do affects them. From sitting too much to playing the sports we love and if just one of these muscles are out of balance you're in trouble...


Lets move on to the other three conditions and let me show you more of the common theme.


Condition #2 - Herniated Discs

Pressure caused by a herniated or bulging disc can cause Sciatica. A herniation is when a disc protrudes out from between the vertebrae and this can either be caused by an event like a car accident, or, by months or years of uneven pressure due to muscle imbalances. This can sometimes cause sciatic pain, but it is also important to note that many people with herniated discs don't even experience pain or symptoms, and many don't know they have the condition. Strange but true, I believe that it has to do with the degree and extent of their imbalances.


Condition #3 - Spinal Stenosis

Pressure caused by Spinal Stenosis, which is a narrowing of the space within the spinal canal. If you have Sciatica from Spinal Stenosis than there is a good bet that your muscle imbalances are pulling your hip and spine into an abnormal position which helps contribute to the contact which cause the pressure.


Condition #4 - Isthmic Spondylolisthesis

Pressure caused by Isthmic spondylolisthesis which is simply when a vertebrae slips or moves... this can sometimes pinch the sciatic nerve but often times people who have this condition don't have any sciatic pain, symptoms, or even know they have it!


As you can see, there is a trend here...




Muscle Imbalances develop either through a traumatic event, or through a long process of lifestyle choices, or a combination of both...


The Event scenario is most likely the catalyst for sudden onset of sciatic pain. So what happens… when there is undue stress on the Piriformis muscle that stress causes it to go into spasm - inflammation develops in the area and then you have pain due to the Piriformis muscle putting pressure on the sciatic nerve.


In most cases, people go to physical therapy or minimize their physical activity to break the pain-spasm cycle and in most cases your symptoms subside. However... the event will also set you up for a lifetime of sciatic pain if the muscles of the hips do not return to balance from both a strength and flexibility standpoint.


When you have an injury to a muscle, both strength and flexibility are compromised. If your recovery ends (meaning your effort) before strength and flexibility return, you may never be 100% again and will likely struggle with the problem throughout your life.


The other way sciatic pain creeps into your life is due to your lifestyle and habits, and that is what we like to call the Process. The process can be described as a prolonged onset of symptoms based on your everyday activities...


However, from a technical standpoint the process really describes the development of the muscle imbalance in your hip. The Piriformis muscle is responsible for external rotation (moving your leg so your feet point outward). So over time that muscle gets tight from the positions you put yourself in and it weakens from lack of use.


Let me give you some examples of what I mean:
1. If you sit on the edge of your chair with you legs separated and your feet pointing outward you are keeping your Piriformis muscle in a shortened position and that's how it gets tight and with extended sitting in that position, it gets weak from lack of use. Hence the imbalance!


2. Another example are the runners and bikers who actually work very hard, they tend to get sciatica because they fail to keep a strength vs. stretch balance in their workouts. Hence the imbalance creates a greater pull toward external rotation and the result is a tight Piriformis and an irritated sciatic nerve creating pain.


These are just two examples of how muscle imbalances can affect the Piriformis muscle and cause sciatic pain. You may not be a runner or cyclist but I'll bet you have muscle imbalances that are causing your sciatic pain!



If you are not sure which one of the four is causing your sciatica, I recommend you start with the basics. Most cases of sciatic pain are caused by muscle imbalances so if you begin to work on correcting any muscle imbalances you have, you should start to see improvement right away.... and likely eliminate your sciatic pain in a few weeks or less!


Will learning one new stretch be enough? It very well may be. However depending on the severity of your condition you may need to change your activities of daily living to include new stretches, new exercises that include the use of the hip rotators like roller-blading, basketball, tennis, etc, and even better, specific corrective exercises to correct your imbalances that you have and that are appropriate for your situation...


As always, learn as much as you can about your condition, so that you can ask the tough questions to your healthcare providers and get the best care possible.... But as we've seen, too often your local pain specialist has not gotten any education on even the basics of sciatica's causes as we've just discussed.


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Wednesday, March 9, 2011

A “Must-Read” (FREE) Book If You Suffer From Back Pain...

“Wow”

That single word is what I was left with as I finished ‘The 7 Day Back Pain Cure’ by my good friend and Back Pain expert Jesse Cannone.

Unlike the dozens of other back pain relief books out there, ‘The 7 Day Back Pain Cure’ gives you an A-Z blueprint on exactly what's causing your back pain – and the action steps necessary to get rid of it permanently.

It's written by Jesse Cannone... a dear friend of mine and one of the most sought-after back pain experts due to his natural approach. He's been featured in dozens of newspapers and magazines, such as Miss Fitness, Natural Bodybuilding, and Visage, numerous radio programs, thousands of websites and has even appeared as an exclusive back pain expert on NBC!

And for a limited time... he wants to give YOU a real, physically shipped-to-your-doorstep copy of ‘The 7 Day Back Pain Cure’... absolutely f-r-e-e.


Here's just a TINY taste of what Jesse reveals inside his book...

The REAL reason you "threw your back out” (Hint: In 95% of cases it has NOTHING to do with what happened when it first started hurting!) Page 14

The 3 hidden, underlying causes of all back pain - If you don't understand and correct these mistakes - it's literally impossible to experience back pain relief without heavy medication! (Chapter 3)

How to easily and quickly eliminate the problem caused by sitting all day - This “quick-n-easy” fix takes just a few seconds per day… and for many people can relieve back pain nearly instantly! (Chapter 4)

Revealed: The real reason your doctors do NOT have YOUR best interests at heart (Warning: This "hush-hush" doctors-only secret is something your doctor will not... and can't...  ever admit to!)

The #1 most overlooked cause of back pain which has NOTHING to do with muscle imbalances, back-blow-outs, diet, or genetics… yet can't be fixed with drugs, doctors-visits or even surgery. Chapters 5 and 14 reveal how to conquer this little-known back-killer!

How to reduce the #1 dietary cause of back pain - Make a few EASY changes to your diet to reduce this back-pain causing "evil" and you'll not only reduce your back pain… you'll also drastically reduce your chances of developing heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, Alzheimer's… as well as nearly any other degenerative disease you can think of! (Chapter 6)

The 6 types of "professionals" you've most likely dealt with already (or will in the future)… and why… if you're like most people… NONE of them can give you any long-term back pain relief by themselves (Chapter 8)

6 easy-to-implement lifestyle changes you can make TODAY - Start these the day you read the book and you can begin watching your back pain disappear just a few days later! (Chapter 10)

Why your irritating "trigger points" are causing much more damage than you think… plus… I'll reveal which of the top 3 solutions for banishing trigger points actually work! (Chapter 13)

A little-known technique for "fighting gravity" - This 2,000 year old technique developed by Hippocrates is a time-tested and PROVEN solution for fighting and even eliminating back pain… in both the short-term AND long-term! Plus…  7 "add-on" extra benefits you'll experience with this technique (Chapter 13)

Chapters 18-25 reveal specific “7-Day Action Plans” you can take to free yourself from the torment of lower back pain, upper back and neck pain, herniated discs, sciatica, scoliosis, spinal stenosis, sacroiliac joint dysfunction… as well as many others!

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If you already know Jesse – you'll know that he is an extremely honest, patient, generous and kind-hearted man. Best of all... with a wife and 8 kids... he's an amazing “family man”.

And he's not changing anytime soon.

So when you get your copy of ‘The 7 Day Back Pain Cure’... not only are YOU benefiting from this life-changing information... he's also donating $1 to either Habitat For Humanity or Kiva.org.  And YOU get to choose which.

It really is a win-win-win if I've ever seen one.

Heck... I personally think you should secure your copy even if you don't have back problems. I'm sure you know a friend, relative, family member, or co-worker who could use this information. That way you're helping whoever you get it for – PLUS giving to charity at the same time!


Again... this IS a limited-time offer and I have no idea when he's going to take it down. I suggest you grab your copy before he does.

You'll be happy you did – I promise.

Peace and Victory Over Pain,
Jevaughn Brown

P.S. When you secure your copy today... you'll also receive 5 amazing bonuses worth a real-life value of $125.97. I'll keep them a surprise for now though... head over to the page below for more details :)

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Bodybuilding Sins That Cause Back Pain and Missed Workouts Part 3

“Bodybuilding Sins” That Cause Back Pain and Missed Workouts Part 3


(Courtesy of Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS  and Steve Hefferon, CMT)


Welcome to article number 3 in our series “Bodybuilding Sins That Cause Back Pain and Missed Workouts”. In this article we are going to talk about how bodybuilders tend to create massive muscle imbalances and what you can do to not be one of them.

If you missed the previous articles, you can read them by clicking on the link below.
Here's a breakdown of the articles to look for:
  1. Article #1 - Choosing The WRONG Exercises
  2. Article #2 - Training Variations for Pain Relief and Maximum Results
  3. Article #3 - Targeted Stretching (Below)
  4.  
Article #3 - Targeted Stretching
Stretching can be great, but it can also make existing injuries worse or even bring about new ones!
The key to making stretching work for you is knowing which stretches you need to be working on… and just because a muscle feels tight, that doesn’t necessarily mean it needs to be stretched.
For example, many people stretch the hamstrings because they feel tight and they think the hamstrings are limiting their flexibility…
the fact is, most of the time the hamstrings are “tight” because they are constantly being pulled / lengthened due to muscle imbalances that tip the pelvis forward.
Below is a scary attempt of artwork to show you visually what we are talking about:



As you can, when the pelvis tips forward the hamstrings get pulled upward and are constantly held in a stretched position…
And this is why millions of people can stretch their hamstrings every freakin day and never make any improvement in their flexibility….
Are you one of those people?
If you are, you need to stop stretching your hamstrings and find out exactly which muscles you need to be targeting by reading the rest of this article…
Not only does this forward tipping of the pelvis (which is caused by muscle imbalances) keep the hamstrings tight and make it very difficult to make improvements in the muscles flexibility, but it also leads to the following:
For example, the forward tipping of the pelvis places uneven pressure on the ankle, knee and hip joints and also many of the vertebrae in the spine.
When the hamstrings are constantly being strained because of the muscle imbalances, the muscle is weak, not able to function as it normally would, prone to injury and without correcting the muscle imbalance recover can take up to 9 months to a year, or longer!
This tipping of the pelvis places excessive amounts of abnormal stress on the muscles, vertebrae and discs in the lower and mid spine and this sets you up for potential injuries to the muscles of the lower and middle back…
Plus, it also causes the discs between your vertebrae to wear down and deteriorate much faster than they normally would and this sets you up for degenerative, bulging, protruding and herniated discs along with numerous other spinal conditions like arthritis, spinal stenosis, and the oh so popular sciatica!
This hamstring example is just one of many… muscle imbalances are responsible for nearly every ache, pain, injury and condition out there!
Here are a few more examples of injuries / conditions that are caused by muscle imbalances and can easily be prevented and/or eliminated with targeted stretches and exercises:
~ shoulder injuries (rotator cuff)
~ upper back and neck pain
~ elbow and wrist pain (carpal tunnel, tennis/golfer/baseball elbow, etc)
~ knee pain (runners knee, chondromalacia, ligament tears, etc)
~ hip pain (IT band syndrome, bursitis, etc)
~ ankle pain (Achilles tendonitis, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, etc)

All of these conditions are caused by muscle imbalances and will NOT go away unless you work towards correcting the imbalances… and the only way to know for sure which imbalances are causing your pain or injury is to do a series of physical assessments like the ones covered in our “Lose the Back Pain Video” which is designed for anyone suffering from back pain or sciatica.

What the heck is a targeted stretch?
This is a question we are asked often and here’s the definition we give it:
Targeted Stretch - a stretch or stretching exercise that is chosen, based on physical assessments, to target a specific muscle or muscle group to increase the flexibility and range of motion in that area and bring the bones and or joints back towards the normal position.
When you compare a targeted stretch to general stretches like the ones found in Yoga, Pilates and the corny ones your doctor, chiropractor or physical therapist gives you, it’s no surprise they give little or no pain relief and almost always fail to get rid of the problem.

Conclusion
Remember, the key to eliminating injuries and preventing future ones is to identify what areas you need to target. In the next article we’ll be discussing in detail, how to address various injuries like back, hip, knee, and shoulder pain with targeted exercises. In the meantime, be sure to read thru all of our detailed Back Pain Articles and check out our comprehensive system of videos that teach you how to finally  Lose The Back Pain.