Monthly Archives: June 2009

Do You Know the Types of Lupus?

Posted June 30, 2009 – 4:36 am in: Arthritis

systemic lupus erythematosus

The chronic pain of lupus can affect anyone from 15 to 50 and it does affect nearly 2 million Americans. As an autoimmune system, the lupus sufferer’s body is under attack. The skin, joints, kidneys, heart, lungs, the eyes, the nervous system and blood-making cells can all suddenly become targets. While currently there [...]

  No Comments  |  Tags: , , , , , , ,

Posture Back Braces Helped My Back Pain

Posted June 29, 2009 – 10:14 am in: Back Pain

I acquired serious back trouble during a summer job that demanded heavy lifting in my early 20’s.  Though x-rays revealed no trauma, the situation was sufficiently severe that I would wake up in pain up to five times per night.
Due to the chronic pain, poor sleep and consequent weariness, I had to leave college [...]

  No Comments  |  Tags: , , , ,

What Are The Types Of Lupus?

Posted June 29, 2009 – 10:14 am in: Arthritis

chest pain

Sometimes, a lupus flare-up comes suddenly and without warning. You may see a butterfly rash over the bridge of your nose and swelling, or you may experience headaches, dizziness, a fever and pain in various locations. According to the Lupus Foundation, there are some things that you can do to prevent a flare-up. Always [...]

  No Comments  |  Tags: , , , , , , ,

Spinal Decompression - Observations From My San Antonio Office

Posted June 28, 2009 – 3:34 pm in: Back Pain

Spinal decompression is an advanced form of spinal traction used in the treatment of disc-related back pain and related conditions such as sciatica.  The primary difference between true spinal decompression and traction (and inversion) machines is that spinal decompression machines are set up to “trick” the spinal muscles into staying relaxed during treatment, allowing for [...]

  No Comments  |  Tags: , ,

Sciatica Pain Relief – Natural Lower Back Pain Relief

Posted June 27, 2009 – 1:05 pm in: Back Pain

Sciatica pain relief in a few simple and very easy steps.
If you know what to do, and most importantly, what to target, sciatica pain relief can be simple, easy and quick.
I get two common questions in my practice about sciatica. If you know the answers to these will help you getting directions to [...]

  No Comments  |  Tags: , , , ,