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Having pets is great! They become your constant companion, friend and family that just loves you no matter what. I mean, who doesn’t like to go home to a fur friend who greets you enthusiastically at the door like you’re the best thing that happened all day? And it doesn’t hurt that they’re cute! But did you know that they can even help live better with chronic pain? Just like chiropractic care, animal-assisted therapy is also an alternative treatment many chronic pain sufferers adapt nowadays. Here’s how your four-legged friend is able to do that.

When people hear about chiropractic care, their minds immediately jump into back pain or neck pain or something similar. What many people don’t realize is that this alternative treatment is also good for your mind. The spine is directly connected to the brain. So it goes without saying how chiropractic care helps balance your mind by adjusting your spine back into proper alignment. Since we’re on the topic of mental health, here are some facts about depression and women which can be timely since the last quarter of the year is said to develop depressive symptoms.

Do you suffer from pain all over your body? You always feel tired even when you just woke up or didn’t do any intense activity? Is sleep a challenge for you as well because you either find it hard to fall asleep or wake up in the middle of the night a couple of times? Or do you find it hard to concentrate or easily forgets things?

If you answered yes to all of those, it’s likely that you are suffering from a disorder called fibromyalgia.

You don’t have to be a professional athlete to experience injuries. Even if you train occasionally or on a certain schedule, you’re bound to come across injuries that may really affect your ability to perform this activity with the same frequency and intensity that you usually do. So if you enjoy being an athlete and don’t want to be held back by an injury, learn about how you can prevent them because you know what they say “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”.

Sedentary lifestyle, jobs that involve repetitive motion, car accident, mobile phone addiction, and wear and tear can all lead to chronic neck pain. While the root causes of your pain may dictate the suitable treatment for you, there are alternative treatments that you can use either to manage the pain or as a complementary treatment to speed up recovery. Just remember that before you try any of these, consult your primary healthcare provider first. While these treatments are proven effective, there are instances where it may cause adverse effects when combined with other forms of treatments.

Osteoporosis can gradually weaken your bones, making them more likely to fracture and less likely to carry your weight well. If you have osteoporosis anywhere in your body, you may develop pain in those areas. That’s because, weakened vertebrae don’t support your body’s weight as well, so your muscles, ligaments, and tendons have to work harder to make up for the vertebrae. Good thing osteoporosis responds well to maintaining physical activity and exercises. Although it hurts to move, sedentary lifestyle makes this condition worse. So here are some exercises that you may do to avoid osteoporosis from progressing and even help improve your condition.

Lower back pain is a popular form of back pain that you often hear people are dealing with. In fact, half of all the 1.7 billion people suffering from musculoskeletal conditions are lower back pain cases which put it on top of cause of disability worldwide. But aside from that, upper back pain is also one that a lot of individuals struggle with.

Keep your weight under control for back pain prevention. You’re more likely to suffer from low back pain if you are overweight or obese, or quickly gain a significant amount of weight. Being overweight, especially in the mid-section, shifts your entire center of gravity forward and puts additional strain on your back muscles. Try to stay within 10 pounds of your ideal weight to avoid experiencing unnecessary back pain. To help you lose weight, here are some tips that will help you with that and hopefully keep back pain under control.

Do you often feel burning or tingling sensation on one leg? Does the pain starts on your lower back and travels into your thigh, which sometimes travels further down the leg to the foot and toes? Or, worst, numbness or weakness of the leg muscles is already present?

In acupuncture, pain is relieved through the production of the body’s natural painkillers, which is stimulated by the needling of corresponding meridians on the body. Acupuncture also encourages the release of Serotonin, which helps to regulate the mood, moderate sleeping cycles, and can relax tense muscles.

Accidents happen to the best of us. No matter how precautious you are, you might still find yourself in a middle of a collision. But good to know that you wouldn’t have to bear the pain and injuries that a car accident may have inflicted on you forever in case you get caught in it because chiropractic can offer both short and long-term relief.

Since most patients who seek chiropractor are either injured due to a car accident or injured while playing sports, chiropractors provide drug-free and natural treatment for the musculoskeletal and nervous system.

Most people suffer back pain on a daily basis or have suffered back pain at some point in their lives. It’s not even exclusive to individuals with a sedentary lifestyle, which is a common misconception, even athletes or those who lead an active life experience it too. If you can definitely relate to this, here are some Pilates moves that can help you. Just remember to consult your primary health care provider or your chiropractor before starting any kind of exercise, especially if you have any existing health condition.