Causes Of Back Pain

How can you get rid of the knots in your back naturally? The first thing is to figure out WHY you are getting these knots.  I’m not being silly here. There are always reasons why you have pain.  Usually the reasons involve muscles. Muscles move bones.  Muscles can press on nerves.  Muscles are usually overlooked [...]

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Kathryn Merrow on November 2nd, 2011

Can large breasts or breast implants cause pain in your back?  That’s the question I received from Carol.  Here’s what she said: “Kathryn – Hi, maybe you have some ideas.  I am considering breast reduction.  How much do large breasts play into my back strain?  I used to belly-dance but I think the extra weight [...]

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Kathryn Merrow on October 11th, 2011

Back pain can be caused by tight calf muscles.  That means your calves are stronger and tighter than the muscles on your shin. Our goal is to have soft calves. Stretching your calves and strengthening the fronts of your lower leg (the shin) can help get your leg muscles balanced. When you stretch your calf [...]

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Kathryn Merrow on July 3rd, 2011

Muscles are the largest cause of back pain.  And head pain.  And arm pain.  And hand pain.  But most doctors don’t understand the roles of muscles in causing your pain. I think you will enjoy this interview that explains why you have pain and what you can do to get rid of your pain naturally.  [...]

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Kathryn Merrow on June 18th, 2011

What’s the most common cause of lower back pain?  Well, there are actually TWO common causes. Cause #1:  Collapsed or slouching posture.  We are supposed to have a nice, easy curve behind your waist that goes toward your tummy.  When we collapse forward, we lose that nice curve. Cause #2.  Too much curve in the [...]

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Why are muscles spasms in upper backs such a common problem now? Here’s a list of some of the most common reasons. Lifestyle. Computers. Couches. Laptops. Car seats. Working positions. Habits. Weak back muscles. TMS (Too Much Sitting) TMJF (Too Much Junk Food) Poor nutrition But all of these can be overcome.  Honest!  It’s your [...]

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Kathryn Merrow on February 6th, 2011

Here’s a good analogy about getting rid of back pain that involves unlocking the door to your home. Treating symptoms without treating the Cause of the symptoms is like trying to unlock your door by turning the key but leaving the deadbolt locked. It just doesn’t work. When therapy or surgery isn’t successful it is [...]

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Kathryn Merrow on January 12th, 2011

When your back hurts you might think you will have back pain forever.  But that’s not usually true! You have a smart body.  Your back pain is a message.  Your body is telling you that it is not happy about something that is happening. There are a lot of causes for back pain but most [...]

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Kathryn Merrow on November 14th, 2010

Judy says, “Hello,  I have not been able to stop my back spasms.  My dad also has the same problem and he tells me I should see a doctor and be put on muscle relaxers.  I want to, but I’m afraid that after I finish the meds, the spasms will return.” “Will this be a [...]

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We humans get back pain when our muscles get out of balance.  How does this happen? Well, we are supposed to move, run, jump, climb, roll and continue doing all of the cool, fun things we did as young children. But most of us do not.  So, we get back pain.  Why?   Discover the rest [...]

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